CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 305: Week of Monday July 13, 2026 – Sunday July 19, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- CIHR Project Grant Applicant Webinars
French Session: August 18, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm
English Session: August 18, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
August 18, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - U of T Pride Pitch
August 27, 2026, 4:00pm–6:00pm
More Training & Events
- 2026 Toronto Robotics Conference
July 21 & 22, 2026, 9:00am - Acceleration Consortium 2026 Research Funding Opportunities – Hybrid Information and Networking Event
July 21, 2026, 11:30am–12:30pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
July 24, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration 2026: Strategies for Success
July 29, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - Cluster 1 & EU Mission Cancer: Health Research Without Borders
July 30, 2026, 7:00am–11:00am - Working with Journalists: Media Relations 101 for Faculty and Researchers
July 30, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
July 31, 2026, 10:00am–11:00am - Workshop series: Urban Data Analysis with Python
August 10, 2026, 9:15am–2:30pm - SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
August 18, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - 2026 SSHRC Insight Grant
English Webinar: August 20, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
French Webinar: August 20, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
Apply for the Data Sciences Institute Emergent Data Sciences Program
Original Communication – University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute: July 16, 2026
Through the Emergent Data Sciences Program, the DSI funds leading researchers to galvanize, support, and advance data science work in key interdisciplinary areas where the University of Toronto excels or has the potential to excel. Primary funded activities should prioritize research concentration on leading topics with the objective of building or strengthening communities and linkages within the university. Letter of Intent deadline: November 20, 2026
DH@UofT Co-Working Space Call for Applications
Original Communication – Digital Humanities Biweekly: A Newsletter from DH@UofT: July 15, 2026
U of T faculty members, from any unit, who are leading digital humanities research projects are invited to apply to use the DH@UofT Co-Working Space, located in the Jackman Humanities Building (JHB room 222) on the St George Campus, to meet with collaborators, students, and others working with them on DH projects. This is a shared space (with other DH projects), with a bring your own equipment policy. Applications from faculty-led research teams for access to this space are being accepted now.
2026/27 Creative Destruction Lab Program
Original Communication – UTE Weekly Digest: July 14, 2026
Creative Destruction Lab is a free program for founders developing science or tech-based ventures, helping them grow their innovations and move from the lab to the economy—with mentorship from a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers.
Find Your Inner Founder
Original Communication – Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences: July 13, 2026
As a humanities early career scholar, your skills are in demand in today’s competitive job market and are highly transferable across many industries and roles. Find Your Inner Founder, hosted by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences teaches you how to position your skills to achieve meaningful employment and professional growth.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls & Program Changes
2027 Sloan Research Fellowships – Call for Nominations
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 15, 2026
Genome Canada, Ontario Genomics – Natural Resources Initiative 2026
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 15, 2026
Data Sciences Institute – Claude API Credit Award
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 15, 2026
Schmidt Science Polymaths – Call for Nominations
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 15, 2026
CIHR Fall Project Grant Competition
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 14, 2026
Africa Health Collaborative Research Fund 2026
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 13, 2026
KU Leuven Global Seed Fund 2027 – U of T Matching Funds
Original Communication – Research Alerts: July 13, 2026
U of T Pride Pitch
Original Communication – U of T Entrepreneurship: June 30, 2026
News, Information & Updates
News
U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale
Original Communication – U of T News: July 16, 2026
The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, Toronto-based global leader in sovereign AI. This collaboration will help U of T meet a defining moment by taking ownership of its AI future.
U of T, together with McMaster, announces early-stage life sciences venture fund with Genesys Capital
Original Communication – UTE Weekly Digest: July 14, 2026
U of T, McMaster University, Venture Ontario and Genesys Capital have launched the Genesys University Seed Fund, a new early-stage life sciences venture fund. With $30 million+ already secured, it aims to help more Ontario startups stay and grow in Canada.
2026 SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Winners Announced
Original Communication – UTSC Research & Innovation Newsletter: July 6, 2026
Congratulations to Kathleen Motluk, PhD Candidate in Geography from the University of Toronto, named as one of the top researchers in the 2026 SSHRC Storytellers Challenge. This annual competition challenges postsecondary students to demonstrate how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians.
Information & Updates
Upcoming changes to your U of T sign-in experience
Original Communication – The Bulletin Brief: July 15, 2026
Beginning Aug. 7, the University of Toronto will update the U of T sign-in experience to provide more consistent authentication while strengthening account security. You may notice changes to multi-factor authentication, browser sign-in sessions and the removal of the “Keep me signed in” option. Learn what is changing, what to expect and whether you need to take any action.
