CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 292: Week of Monday, April 6, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- CRIS-JHI Promoting your Scholarly Book
April 15, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm - Understanding IP and Commercialization as a Graduate Supervisor
April 17, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch & Learn with the Indigenous Research Network and Ziibiing Lab: Returning to Relationality in the Study of Indigenous Political Orders by Gina Starblanket
April 17, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
More Training & Events
- Getting started with Generative AI Tools at U of T
April 14, 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm - Horizons Europe: Cluster 4 Digital Calls Matchmaking Platform
April 15, 2026, 12:00am - 2SLGBTQ+ Concepts, Identities and Inclusion
April 15, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
April 17, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Accessible People Leadership
April 20, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Accessible Content Fundamentals
April 21, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Open Doors: Faith & Anti-Racism @ U of T – Centre for Jewish Studies
April 21, 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm - Women Driving Health Innovation: Celebrating Excellence in Entrepreneurship
April 22, 2026, 12:30pm-5:00pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
April 24, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am - Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
April 24, 2026, 12:10pm-1:00pm - 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 - 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 - SRIC/Mitacs/OCI – Innovation Challenge
May 6, 2026, 11:00am-2:00pm - SSHRC Partnership Program – Models and Strategies for Success
May 8, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm - 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 - Market Research Orientation for Startups
May 14, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
Apply by April 20th to the CRIS Faculty Book Proposal Studio!
Original Communication – Centre for Research and Innovation (CRIS) website: March 6, 2026
Do you have a scholarly book project in progress but are unsure how to navigate the proposal process? Get a head start before the summer by applying to the CRIS Faculty Book Proposal Studio by April 20th, 2026! Sessions will take place virtually on Tuesdays and Thursday over 3-weeks, commencing on June 2, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Mexico–Canada Research and Development Partnership Platform
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 10, 2026
The Embassy of Canada in Mexico invites University of Toronto researchers to visit the Mexico–Canada Research and Development Partnership (RPP) Platform, a binational matchmaking and collaboration tool connecting Canadian and Mexican researchers to initiate joint research and development projects.
AI4X – ACCELERATE CONFERENCE 2026
Original Communication – Acceleration Consortium website: April 8, 2026
AI4X is a leading AI conference for science and deep-tech applications and a joint event presented by the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, and the Acceleration Consortium, University of Toronto. The conference will take place 15–19 June 2026 in Singapore, early bird registration valid until April 15, 2026.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Announcements
CAHS Emerging Leaders in Health Sciences: Call for Nominations
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 8, 2026
Funding Calls and Program Changes
Reminder: NSERC CREATE – Key LOI Deadlines
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 10, 2026
NSERC’s Alliance Quantum grants Call for Proposals
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 10, 2026
Gates Foundation: Global Grand Challenges
Original Communication – Research Alerts: April 7, 2026
CANSSI National Programs: Research for Social Good
Original Communication – CANSSI Ontario Newsletter: April 6, 2026
BRN Pathways Travel Grant
Original Communication – BRN Update: April 1, 2026