# Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
**Source**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/2026-01-19/
**Parent**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/
## CRIS Research Roundup
#### A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
## In This Issue
## Issue 280: Week of Monday, January 13, 2026 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
# [Resources for the Research & Innovation Community](#rri)
## [Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners](#fisp)
### [News, Information & Updates](#niu)
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#### Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
### Featured Training & Events
- [Smart Phones, Smart Habits: A Data Detox Workshop](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/smart-phones-smart-habits-a-data-detox-workshop-2/) \
January 28, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Secure Innovation: What U of T Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Start-ups](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/secure-innovation-what-uoft-founders-need-to-know-to-protect-their-start-ups-jan-29-2026/) \
January 29, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cyber-security-and-your-researchers-office-hours-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
### More Training & Events
- [Open Doors: Faith & Anti-Racism @ U of T](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/open-doors-faith-anti-racism-u-of-t-jan-20-2025/) \
January 20, 2026, 1:30pm-3:00pm
- [Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/theory-of-water-nishnaabe-maps-to-the-times-ahead-jan-20-2025/) \
January 20, 2026, 5:00pm-7:30pm
- [SRI Seminar Series: Saadia Gabriel – Human in the machine: Towards community-grounded AI reasoning](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/sri-seminar-series-saadia-gabriel-human-in-the-machine-towards-community-grounded-ai-reasoning-jan-21-2026/) \
January 21, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 1: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-1-raising-awareness-of-security-risks-and-mitigation-tools-in-the-research-ecosystem-jan-21-2026/) \
January 21, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [Data Sciences Institute Talent Showcase](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/data-sciences-institute-talent-showcase-jan-22-2026/) \
January 22, 2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm
- [Mindfulness Research Symposium & Retreat](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/mindfulness-research-symposium-retreat-jan-22-23-2026/) \
January 22-23, 9:00am-5:00pm
- [AI-Assisted Quantitative Data Analysis](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/ai-assisted-quantitative-data-analysis-jan-22-2026/)\
January 22, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
- CIHR Webinar: Project Grant Applicant Webinar – Spring 2026 \
[January 22, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm (English)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-english-jan-22-2026/) \
[January 22, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm (French)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-french-jan-22-2026/)
- [Horizons Europe: Upcoming Opportunities for Canadians under Horizon Europe](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-upcoming-opportunities-for-canadians-under-horizon-europe-jan-22-2026/) \
January 22, 2026, 11:00am-12:15pm
- [CBRCanada E-Learning Series: “Centering Lived Experience of Incarceration in Research”](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cbrcanada-e-learning-series-centering-lived-experience-of-incarceration-in-research-jan-22-2026/) \
January 22, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Data Sciences Institute Talent Showcase](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/data-sciences-institute-talent-showcase-jan-22-2026/) \
January 22, 2026, 2:30pm-5:00pm
- [The Art of Storytelling: A Workshop with Lidia Akar](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/the-art-of-storytelling-a-workshop-with-lidia-akar-jan-22-2026/) \
January 22, 2026, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- [SDGs Transdisciplinary Knowledge Co-Production CoP](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/sdgs-transdisciplinary-knowledge-co-production-cop-jan-23-2026/) \
January 23, 2026, 9:00am-4:00pm
- [Excel and the Fundamentals of Data](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/excel-and-the-fundamentals-of-data-5/) \
January 23, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society UnILiON – Matchmaking](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society-unilion-matchmaking-event-jan-26-2026/) \
January 26, 2026, 5:00am-7:30am
- [Surveillance, Policy and Art, with Professor Evan Light](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/surveillance-policy-and-art-with-professor-evan-light-jan-27-2026/) \
January 27, 2026, 10:30am-11:30am
- [Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – International Students: Life After Graduation documentary screening](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/lets-talk-international-partnerships-fireside-chat-international-students-life-after-graduation-documentary-screening-jan-27-2026/)\
January 27, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Building Authentic Partnerships with Patient and Community Partners](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/building-authentic-partnerships-with-patient-and-community-partners-jan-27-2026/) \
January 27, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [ArcGIS Pro Essentials (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/arcgis-pro-essentials-virtual/) \
January 27, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Cluster 4: AI, Data, Robotics Info Day & Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-4-ai-data-robotics-info-day-matchmaking-event-jan-28-2026/) \
January 28, 2026, 2:30am-1:00pm
- [Smart Phones, Smart Habits: A Data Detox Workshop](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/smart-phones-smart-habits-a-data-detox-workshop-2/) \
January 28, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [The Climate Crisis and AI for Health](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/the-climate-crisis-and-ai-for-health-jan-28-2026/) \
January 28, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Cluster 4: Digital Industry and Space – Info Day](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space-info-day-jan-29-30-2026/) \
January 29, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am
- [2SLGBTQ+ Concepts, Identities and Inclusion](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/2slgbtq-concepts-identities-and-inclusion-jan-29-2025/) \
January 29, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Secure Innovation: What U of T Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Start-ups](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/secure-innovation-what-uoft-founders-need-to-know-to-protect-their-start-ups-jan-29-2026/) \
January 29, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [Demystifying Your Data: A Data Detox Workshop](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/demystifying-your-data-a-data-detox-workshop-2/) \
January 29, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [CIHR Webinar: Healthy Youth Team Grants](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-healthy-youth-team-grants-jan-29-2026/) \
January 29, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/research-innovation-dashboards-training-for-users-jan-30-2026/) \
January 30, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am
- [Connect+Learn: What’s New in Microsoft 365](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-jan-29-2026/) \
January 29, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [Facts vs Feelings: Identifying Design Tricks and Misinformation Online](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/facts-vs-feelings-identifying-design-tricks-and-misinformation-online/) \
January 30, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-3d-design-with-tinkercad-5/) \
January 30, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/reconciliation-in-practice-a-learning-community-for-faculty-and-staff-jan-30-2026/) \
January 30, 2026, 12:10pm-1:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Ocean Science Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-feb-3-2026/) \
February 3, 2026, 12:00am
- [Part 1: What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-6-eu-mission-restore-our-oceans-and-waters-advancing-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-feb-3-2026/) \
February 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Cluster 6 & EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters”: Advancing Ocean Science Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-cluster-6-eu-mission-restore-our-oceans-and-waters-advancing-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-feb-3-2026/) \
February 3, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Accessible Digital Ecosystems for IT Leaders](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/accessible-digital-ecosystems-for-it-leaders-feb-3-2025/) \
February 3, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [SRI Seminar Series: Bruce Schneier – Integrous Systems Design](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/sri-seminar-series-bruce-schneier-integrous-systems-design-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm
- [Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cyber-security-and-your-researchers-office-hours-feb-4-2026/) \
February 4, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Key Enabling Technologies 2026 Matchmaking Event](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-key-enabling-technologies-2026-matchmaking-event-feb-5-2026/) \
February 5, 2026, 3:00am-10:00am
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 5: Sanctions 101](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-5-sanctions-101-feb-5-2026/) \
February 5, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- CIHR Webinar: Project Grant Applicant Webinar – Spring 2026 \
[February 6, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm (French)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-french-feb-6-2026/) \
[February 6, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm (English)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cihr-webinar-project-grant-applicant-webinar-spring-2026-english-feb-6-2026/)
- [Data Cleaning with OpenRefine](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/data-cleaning-with-openrefine-4/) \
February 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
#### Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
## Funding Calls and Program Changes
[Undergraduate Student Research Awards: USRA and UTEA now open for 2026](https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/undergraduate-student-research-awards) \
Original Communication — [Research Alerts: January 15, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7394)
[Inlight Student Mental Health Research Initiative – 2026 Research Development Grant Program](https://smhr.utoronto.ca/2025-26-inlight-research-development-grants-program/) \
Original Communication — [Research Alerts: January 15, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7392)
[2026 HIIFP Call for Proposals – Ontario Ministry of Transportation](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7382) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 14, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7382)
[Call for Nominations: Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellows](https://cahs-acss.ca/) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 14, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7391)
[Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) – U of T Research & Training Alliance](https://international.utoronto.ca/opportunities/joint-calls-for-proposals/) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 13, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7388)
[UPDATED: Call for Proposals – CSL Research Acceleration Initiative](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7366) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 13, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7366)
[NFRF International: 2026 Joint Initiative for Research to Harness Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges](https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/international/2026/pre-call-eng.aspx) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7377)
[Community Engagement & Knowledge Mobilization Grant](https://leongcentre.utoronto.ca/community-engagement-knowledge-mobilization-grant) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7386)
[Spring 2026 CIHR Project Grant support – Strategic Grant Writing Team (SGWT)](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7375) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: January 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7375)
#### News, Information & Updates
### Information & Updates
[Call for Applications — Sustainable Action Awards](https://www.fs.utoronto.ca/sustainability/get-involved/sustainable-action-awards/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=PWD01162026)\
Original Communication – [Provost’s Weekly Digest: January 16, 2026](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu46699698.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.GuvMrlrP06c2nbGuVOhpBqrVTl6wVWVU7WKlRFq8cjarkoH-2BFeizED3q5e7k1FM9cAk0cK8BVHBr7Oa-2BjHLQeTHDRSg6WjHTrGO-2FJkfbI08CoQGoqQYB6KasWYZUav8mjtIX66pLjfaQTa9Dl3TpX5Ic7u3gQwHqjxcY8SFrbDvkliSOZerjGSlU2wA-2FN9LBWxRmWjSx-2B7cic0jmXeRnH2Z8vSeElcZdRq1IXeTeT8al178Z4sSHvpxJtVE0oB0DGSgY_aQ3C0B94ZbvpRsUsT6SZDAnfPuXGJKDcreozaHJpL4UwF311P0EHKjtsuRoos2KSCAk2NsbMhavwlEMLJTLm5n4o56EKd8-2FW-2B3WA3soZbuBEVaLAXGlBj3YXRpRi1qLPsRN-2FdMN-2FMUjUe6u5MBWKOkKvBLn3iIQ1qDQmhrfbZpqy3ukDG4MjsN6AK6x-2BT5HJ8jsDoXG4t31DTUzoYlSy5vezw-2BOP4Afg49Qwwt9-2B688-3D&data=05%7C02%7Cjackie.marculescu%40utoronto.ca%7Ca876aad21fdf44b065ad08de554884b1%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639041967121901213%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=45ZNLgBrzBbUfEEhKFl%2F13PhwAGjLgLXSjKlDZTjiJ0%3D&reserved=0)
The tri-campus Sustainability Offices are accepting nominations for the 2026 Sustainable Action Awards. These awards recognize students, staff and faculty who have made tangible contributions to sustainability at the University of Toronto and beyond. Individuals and teams are encouraged to apply.
[Nominations are open for the 2026 President’s Impact Awards](https://utoronto.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab25ca92b77a18c11ccbf007e&id=cee657b761&e=eeee9150e2) \
Original Communication – [The Bulletin Brief: January 16, 2026](https://mailchi.mp/utoronto/2025-07-15093399?e=eeee9150e2)
These annual awards celebrate and honour faculty members whose research has led to significant impact beyond academia. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 13.