CRIS Research Roundup
A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
In This Issue
Issue 321: Week of Monday November 2, 2026 – Sunday November 8, 2026
Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
Featured Training & Events
- CIHR Webinars: Project Grant
English: November 12, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
French: November 17, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Bilingual: November 25, 2026, 12:30pm–2:00pm - SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (PEG) Webinars
English: November 18, 2026, 2:00pm–3:00 pm
French: November 19, 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pm - Facilitation for Researchers: How to design conversations that move collaborations forward
November 25, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm
More Training & Events
- STAR Workshop – U.S. Research Funding Compliance: Understanding Requirements, Risks, & Audit Findings
November 10, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - Web Accessibility for Designers and Developers
November 10, 2026, 1:00pm–4:00pm - CBRCanada – Séance d’orientation en recherche communautaire en français | French Community-Based Research Orientation
November 10, 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm - Introduction to Using Tableau Desktop Public Edition to Create Data Visualizations
November 10, 2026, 2:00pm–4:00pm - CBRCanada – Elene Lam: Recipient of the Emerging Community-Based Researcher Award
November 12, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Giving More Effective Writing Feedback to Graduate Students
November 12, 2026, 12:00pm–1:30pm - Critical Approaches on the Social and Environmental Impact of AI
November 12, 2026, 1:10pm–3:00pm - Introduction to Research Data Management
November 12, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm - CBRCanada CoP – Community-Campus Partnerships: Student Perspectives
November 13, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
November 13, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm - Fun Data Friday: Qualitative Analysis NVivo
November 13, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm - The Art of “Menteeship”: A Book Talk and Conversation with Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom
November 17, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - Practical Strategies for a Gender-Inclusive University – Virtual
November 17, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm - Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process
November 17, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm - Introduction to 3D Design: Fusion360
November 17, 2026, 12:00pm–1:30pm - Depositing Research Data in U of T Dataverse
November 17, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm - Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations
November 17, 2026, 2:00pm–4:00pm - GIS DAY 2026 @University of Toronto
November 18, 2026, 8:00am–5:00pm - Horizon Europe Info Days: Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy, and Mobility)
November 19, 2026, 3:30am–11:00am - BRN Academic Practice Lab | Strategies for Success: SSHRC Grant Applications
November 19, 2026, 12:00pm–1:30pm - Lunch & Learn: Reflections on Anishinaabemowin Revitalization, Home, University and Everything In-Between
November 20, 2026, 12:00pm–2:00pm - DRAWING THE LINE: Exploring AI in Medical Illustration
November 21, 2026, 8:30am–5:30pm - CIHR – University of Toronto Town Hall on Project Grant: Building a sustainable future for curiosity-driven research
November 23, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm - A Conversation with the US FDA: Strategies to Advance the Use of Quality by Design and Implement ICH E6(R3)
November 23, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm - Crosstalk Series: Knowledge
November 23, 2026, 11:00am–12:00pm - Cluster Health Horizon Europe Brokerage Event 2027 – Nov 24-25, 2026
November 24, 2026, 12:00am–11:59pm - Health, Equity and Research Talks: Beyond Representation: Advancing Equity in Multiple Sclerosis Research
November 24, 2026, 12:00pm–1:30pm - Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics
November 24, 2026, 2:00pm–3:30pm - SSHRC Connection Grants (CG) Webinar
English: November 25, 2026, 11:00am–1:00pm
French: November 26, 2026, 11:00am–1:00pm - ERRIN – UnILiON Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls
November 25, 2026, 4:00am–6:00am - BOOST! Workshop
November 25, 2026, 9:00am–12:00pm - Daneman Lectureship & Social Paediatrics Panel Discussion
November 25, 2026, 9:00am–11:15am - CRAFT Industry Open House
November 25, 2026, 9:00am–12:30pm - Geospatial Python Programming with QGIS
November 25, 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pm - Horizon Europe Info Days: Cluster 1 (Health)
November 26, 2026, 3:00am–12:00pm - Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users
November 26, 2026, 10:00am–11:00am - STAR Workshop – Fundamentals of Research Fund Administration (Part A)
November 26, 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm - STAR Workshop – Fundamentals of Research Fund Administration (Part B)
November 30, 2026, 1:30pm–3:00pm - Interdisciplinary Pathways towards Green Transition & Resilient Societies
December 1, 2026, 3:30am–1:00pm - Addressing Discrimination Against 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
December 1, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm - Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls
December 1, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm
MORE RESOURCES
C2UExpo 2027 Call for Proposals is Now Open
Original Communication – CBR Canada Communications: November 3, 2026
The Call for Proposals for C2UExpo 2027 is now open! Hosted by the University of Calgary on May 12–14, 2027, this international conference brings together academics, community members and organizations to strengthen community-campus partnerships. The Call for Proposals closes December 14, 2026.
Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
Funding Calls & Program Changes
Healthy Research Teams & Labs Seed Fund and Spotlight Awards
Original Communication – Gradschool e-news: November 5, 2026
Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize for Computing and Engineering Innovation
Original Communication – Data Sciences Institute Newsletter: November 5, 2026
Lawson Climate Institute – Campus as a Living Lab Projects
Original Communication – Lawson Climate Institute Communications: November 5, 2026
AgeTech LaunchPad Toronto – Collaborative Catalyst Grant
Original Communication – Research Alerts: November 4, 2026
CANSSI Ontario AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research
Original Communication – CANSSI Ontario Newsletter: November 3, 2026
Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP)
Original Communication – Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences October Communiqué: November 3, 2026
News, Information & Updates
Information & Updates
Re-appointment of Professor Leah Cowen as Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
Original Communication – Provost’s Weekly Digest: November 6, 2026
The Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Leah Cowen as Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives. Professor Cowen’s second term will be for five-years over a five-and-a-half-year period, starting January 1, 2027.
Call for Nominations – Awards of Excellence Nominations Due Soon
Original Communication – The Bulletin: November 4, 2026
Do you know a U of T community member who has demonstrated excellence in their service to the university? The nominations for the following Awards of Excellence are due soon: Dec. 3 – President’s Excellence Award; Dec. 18 – Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize.
OVPRI Annual Report 2025-26: Grow
Original Communication – UTSC Research & Innovation Newsletter: November 3, 2026
View this year’s Annual Report 2025-26, under the theme, “Grow: Growing Research, Leadership, and Sustainability at UTSC.” The report highlights recent successes, researchers, impactful stories, and exciting initiatives in development.