CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 294: Week of Monday, April 20, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Emergent Data Sciences Program Info Session
May 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - EPIC Microbiology & Infectious Disease Research Days
May 27-28, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - What the Internet Knows About You: A Digital Footprint Self-Audit for Researchers
June 3, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am
More Training & Events
- 2SLGBTQ+ Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
April 28, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - CRAFT Industry Open House
April 28, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm - Addressing Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Discrimination at the University of Toronto
April 28, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm
May 7, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Memorial Lecture on Indigenous Health
April 28, 2026, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Recognizing and Addressing Race, Place of Origin & Creed-Based Discriminations in our Work Environment
April 29, 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm - CanPath Access Office Hours
April 30, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - 2nd Colloquium on Applications of AI
May 1, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - TechKnowFile 2026 Conference
May 6-7, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University
May 6, 2026, 9:30am-12:00pm - SRIC/Mitacs/OCI – Innovation Challenge
May 6, 2026, 11:00am-2:00pm - Faith & Anti-Racism Lunch & Learn – Inclusive Event Planning
May 6, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Building Inclusive Environments: Addressing Anti-Asian Racism and Discrimination in the Workplace
May 7, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - SSHRC Partnership Program – Models and Strategies for Success
May 8, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm - CBRCanada CoP: Grassroots Community-Led Research for Advocacy
May 8, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Strategic Leadership for Gender Inclusion: A U of T and UBC Dialogue
May 12, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - AI at Work: Automation, Surveillance and the Future of Jobs
May 12, 2026, 5:30pm-8:00pm - Absolutely Interdisciplinary 2026
May 13, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - 2026 SSHRC Connection Grants
French Webinar: May 13, 2026, 11:00am-1:00pm
English Webinar: May 14, 2026, 11:00am-1:00pm - Market Research Orientation for Startups
May 14, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - STAR Workshop – Mastering Research Expense Reimbursements in Concur
May 21, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm - CBRCanada – Centering Community in Homestay Hosting: Supporting Displaced Ukrainian Women in Toronto
May 21, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Accessible Content Fundamentals
May 21, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - 2nd Annual Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Workshop
May 27, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm - TO Climate Week (TOCW)
June 1-7, 2026
MORE RESOURCES
Microscopy Imaging Lab – Now Open!
Original Communication – Research FUNDamentals Newsletter: April 22, 2026
The Microscopy Imaging Lab at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is pleased to invite users to explore the facility’s new spaces and technology! Returning users may schedule sessions using BookMyLab. New users will need to contact the MIL to get set up.
New REDCap Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual Office Hours
Original Communication – Centre for Research and Innovation Support Website: April 22, 2026
Researchers can book a 30-minute virtual appointment with one of our REDCap team members in all new hours between May and August 2026.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls and Program Changes
AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program Call for Proposals
Original Communication – Digital Research Alliance of Canada Website: April 23, 2026
Trans-Atlantic Platform (TAP) – SSHRC Partnered Funding Opportunity
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 23, 2026
Lab2Market Validate Health – Call for Applications
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 21, 2026
Department of National Defence – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) – IDEaS Innovation Networks: Cognition and Trust: Real-Time Dynamic Calibration for Human-Autonomy Teams
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 21, 2026
U of T Researchers Recognized with 2026 President’s Impact Awards
Original Communication – The Bulletin Brief: April 22, 2026
Three researchers and an interdisciplinary research program have been recognized with 2026 President’s Impact Awards.