CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 297: Week of Monday, May 11, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- Accessible Content Fundamentals
May 21, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - DSI-CARTE Machine Learning Bootcamp for Faculty
June 8, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm - STAR Workshop – Putting the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) into Action: Updates & Scenarios
June 10, 2026, 1:30pm-3:00pm
More Training & Events
- Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
May 19, 2026, 1:30pm-3:00pm - CBRCanada – Centering Community in Homestay Hosting: Supporting Displaced Ukrainian Women in Toronto
May 21, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Safeguarding Science: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem | Public Safety Canada
May 22, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm - 2nd Annual Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Workshop
May 27, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm - EPIC Microbiology & Infectious Disease Research Days
May 27-28, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - TOCW’s Official Kick-Off: True North Rising | The Canadian Competitive Advantage
June 1, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm - Introduction to 3D Design: Fusion360
June 2, 2026, 1:30pm-3:00pm - What the Internet Knows About You: A Digital Footprint Self-Audit for Researchers
June 3, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am - Protecting Knowledge: Research Security in Social Sciences and Humanities | Public Safety Canada
June 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm - KT Canada Summer Institute 2026
June 8-10, 8:00am-5:00pm - Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 9, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Community-Engaged Insights: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Immigrant and Refugee Health
June 11, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - June CoP: Community-Based Research Methods Training
June 12, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch & Learn – Inclusive Event Planning
June 16, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation – Part 2
June 17, 2026, 1:00pm-4:00pm - CRAFT Symposium 2026
June 18, 2026, 8:00am-5:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
June 19, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Addressing Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Discrimination at the University of Toronto
June 23, 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm - Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements
June 24, 2026, 1:00pm-4:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
2026 Community-Based Research Excellence Awards
Original Communication – Community Research Canada website: May 12, 2026
In celebration of the recipients of the 2026 Community-Based Research Excellence Awards and this year’s exceptional nominees, CBRCanada invites its members to join them in a virtual Awards Ceremony on May 26th from 2 to 3:30pm ET.
Wabgonii-Giizis/Ohyaríha (June) Book Club 2026
Original Communication – Indigenous U of T Newsletter: May ’26 Edition: May 8, 2026
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives at U of T is pleased to invite you to join their land-based book club, facilitated by Karoniatsikowa Sam Hill, Indigenous Training Coordinator.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Lab2Market Validate – Ontario – Fall 2026
Original Communication – Research Alerts: May 13, 2026
Funding Opportunities: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Original Communication – Research Alerts: May 11, 2026
Data Sciences Institute Catalyst Grant
Original Communication – Data Sciences Institute Website: May 12, 2026
LEGO Foundation Fellowship
Original Communication – Social Science Research Council Email Announcement: May 12, 2026