CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 309: Week of Monday August 10, 2026 – Sunday August 16, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- NSERC Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants Program (Individual and Project) Live Q&A Session
August 19, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - Faculty Writing Accelerator: Crafting Competitive Grant Proposals for any Discipline
Apply by August 21, 2026 - Horizon Europe Cluster 2: Ask Me Anything Session
September 10, 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pm
More Training & Events
- SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
August 18, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - CIHR Project Grant Applicant Webinars
French Session: August 18, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm
English Session: August 18, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - NSERC Discovery Grants: Live Q&A
French Session: August 18, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm
English Session: August 20, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm
English Session: September 10, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm
English Session: September 15, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm - 2026 SSHRC Insight Grant
French Webinar: August 20, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
English Webinar: August 20, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm - DiscoverResearch Updated Interface Training
August 20, 2026, 10:00am–11:00am - CRAFT Ice Cream Social
August 27, 2026, 1:00pm–4:00pm - Thursday@3: AI Jam 4.0! Next-level innovation!
August 27, 2026, 3:00pm–4:00pm - U of T Pride Pitch
August 27, 2026, 4:00pm–6:00pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
August 28, 2026, 10:00am–11:00am - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
August 28, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - NSERC Research Tools and Instruments: Live Q&A
French Session: September 2, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm
English Session: September 8, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - A World First: From Bench to Bedside Advancing Regenerative Medicine Through Compassionate Access and Clinical Research
September 15, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm - Equity Guiding Questions tool
September 15, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
Propose A Faculty-Defined Research Project for Laidlaw Scholars Cohort 2027
Original Communication – Laidlaw Leadership and Research Program: August 12, 2026
The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme is looking for leading academics to propose a research project and supervise talented undergraduate students. It’s an opportunity to enhance your research by entrusting a Laidlaw Scholar with the exploratory work. You could also gain a fully paid-for junior researcher selected from among the brightest U of T first- and second-year undergraduate students. Propose your research project here by Monday, August 24, 2026.
HDRN Canada Launches Free Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Curriculum
Original Communication – Health Data Research Network Canada: August 14, 2026
Health Data Research Network Canada has launched a free, open-source online curriculum designed to help researchers, data professionals, community partners and organizations better understand how systemic oppression shapes the collection, access and use of health data.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls & Program Changes
University of Illinois Call for Expressions of Interest: Quantum Science and Technology
Original Communication – Research Alerts: August 14, 2026
ABF & ALS Research Grants for Early-Career Investigators
Original Communication – Research Alerts: August 14, 2026
2026 Funding Opportunities from CANSSI Ontario
Original Communication – Research Alerts: August 11, 2026
2026 Sony Research Award Program Invitation
Original Communication – Research Alerts: August 10, 2026
Reopening of the Alliance International Collaboration Program
Original Communication – Research Alerts: August 10, 2026
News, Information & Updates
Information & Updates
Recent Changes to the U of T Sign-in Experience
Original Communication – Provost Memos: August 14, 2026
As of August 7, you may have noticed changes to your U of T login process. Thank you to the dedicated teams delivering this work to make our digital experiences more streamlined and secure. These measures are part of new enhancements and security improvements that will be rolling out in the coming months. The U of T community’s cooperation is appreciated.