CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 300: Week of Monday, June 1, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- June CoP: Community-Based Research Methods Training
June 12, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Arctic Initiative Meeting
June 16, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - The Alliance’s Community-Driven Consultation: Help Shape Trustworthy Data Repository Characteristics for Canada
June 24, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm
More Training & Events
- Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 9, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - Introduction to Alliance RDM Services
June 9, 2026, 3:05pm–4:30pm - Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation – Part 1
June 10, 2026, 1:00pm–4:00pm - STAR Workshop – Putting the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) into Action: Updates & Scenarios
June 10, 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm - Community-Engaged Insights: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Immigrant and Refugee Health
June 11, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Digital Research Alliance of Canada Townhall
June 11, 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pm - BFN Summer Showcase 2026
June 12, 2026, 5:00pm–9:30pm - Lunch & Learn – Inclusive Event Planning
June 16, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Outlook Experiences – What’s Changing and What Works Today
June 17, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm - Why Data Management?
June 17, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm - Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation – Part 2
June 17, 2026, 1:00pm–4:00pm - CRAFT Symposium 2026
June 18 & 19, 2026, 8:00am - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
June 19, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm
June 26, 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 - CIHR Consultations: Improving Peer Review Quality in The Project Grant Competition
English: June 24, 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm
French: June 25, 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm - Strategies for Success: NIH Funding for Canadian Applicants
June 25, 2026, 9:00am–10:30am - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
June 26, 2026, 10:00am–11:00am
MORE RESOURCES
Parliament invites input on AI, dual-use research, and federal science governance
Original Communication – Funding and Awards Roundup: June 2, 2026
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is looking for input in multiple studies, including AI, Canada’s Dual Use and Defense Research Needs, and Governance and Accountability of Federal Science Policy and Institutions. For participation information, or for further details, please contact the clerk of the committee.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
New guidance available for data management plans
Original Communication – CIHR Access Newsletter: May 28, 2026
Funding Calls and Program Changes
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Changing Nature of Security and Conflict – Joint initiative with NordForsk
Original Communication – Research Alerts: June 5, 2026
Funding Opportunities: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Original Communication – Research Alerts: June 4, 2026
Mitacs Accelerate Defence and Security Call
Original Communication – Research Alerts: June 4, 2026
SSHRC Connection Grants – New joint initiative – Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative
Original Communication – Research Alerts: June 4, 2026
Lab2Market Oceans – Call for Applications
Original Communication – Research Alerts: June 3, 2026
News, Information and Updates
News
Announcing the Appointment of the 2026 University Professors (PDAC #47)
Original Communication – Provost’s Digest: June 6, 2026
The Academic Board of Governing Council has approved the appointment of three University Professors for 2026. The newest members of this exceptional group as of July 1, 2026, are: Roberto Abraham, David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Faculty of Arts and Science; John Borrows, Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law; and Nicholas Terpstra, Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Science.
Daniel Drucker and Andrew Boozary receive Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Original Communication – Bulletin Brief: June 3, 2026
Presented by the Rideau Hall Foundation, the Governor General’s Innovation Awards recognize individuals, teams and organizations whose innovations are transformative and have a positive impact on quality of life in Canada.
Information & Updates
Associate Director, Mentorship – Black Research Network
Original Communication – BRN Newsletter: June 3, 2026
The Black Research Network is looking for an Associate Director, Mentorship to join its team. This position designs and implements supportive mentorship structures to enhance member engagement. The role is open to Black-identified faculty members at the University of Toronto who hold tenure or continuing status, or who will acheived this by July 1, 2026. Application deadline: June 15, 2026 at 5 p.m.