# Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
**Source**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/2026-03-02/
**Parent**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/
## CRIS Research Roundup
#### A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
## In This Issue
## Issue 286: Week of Monday, February 23, 2026 - Sunday, March 1, 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
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-6-travelling-safely-protecting-your-research-while-travelling-abroad-mar-11-2026/) \
March 11, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm\
[NFRF-International: Strategies for Success](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/nfrf-international-strategies-for-success-mar-16-2026/) \
March 16, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [Narrative CV: What is it and why do I need one?](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/narrative-cv-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-need-one-march-25-2026/) \
March 25, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
### More Training & Events
- [U of T Entrepreneurship Week 2026](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-entrepreneurship-week-2026/) \
March 2-6, 2026
- [Fireside at FemSTEM with Liz Munro](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/fireside-at-femstem-with-liz-munro-mar-3-2026/) \
March 3, 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- [Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society Info Day](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cluster-3-civil-security-for-society-info-day-mar-4-2026/) \
March 4, 2026, 3:00am-11:00am
- [Introduction to SPSS for managing and analyzing data](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-spss-for-managing-and-analyzing-data-3/) \
March 4, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Launchpad: Campus Resources for U of T Startups Special Entrepreneurship Week edition](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/launchpad-campus-resources-for-u-of-t-startups-special-entrepreneurship-week-edition/)\
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Demystifying Horizon Europe: Opportunities in Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, and Space) and Beyond](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/demystifying-horizon-europe-opportunities-in-cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space-and-beyond-mar-4-2026/) \
March 4, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
- [True Blue Impact Day 2026](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/true-blue-impact-day-2026-mar-5-2026/)\
March 5, 2026, 12:00pm-6:00pm
- [Be Her Summit 2026: Vision Meets Venture](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/be-her-summit-2026-vision-meets-venture-mar-6-2026/) \
March 6, 2026, 10:00am-4:00pm
- [Visualizing Data with Maps (ArcGIS Online)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/visualizing-data-with-maps-arcgis-online-3/) \
March 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [Introduction to Industry Research](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-industry-research-6/) \
March 10, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Intro to Spatial Analysis with QGIS (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/intro-to-spatial-analysis-with-qgis-virtual/) \
March 10, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Introduction to Using Tableau Public to Create Data Visualizations](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-tableau-public-to-create-data-visualizations-3/) \
March 10, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm
- [Community-Engaged Research Speaker Series: Community Research Data Toolkit](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/community-engaged-research-speaker-series-community-research-data-toolkit-mar-11-2026/)\
March 11, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [JHI How-to: Compose a Compelling SSHRC Connection Grant](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/jhi-how-to-compose-a-compelling-sshrc-connection-grant-mar-11-2026/) \
March 11, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [Cyber Security and Your Research(ers) Office Hours: Research Data Spring Cleaning: What to Keep, What to Lock Down, What to Delete](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cyber-security-and-your-researchers-office-hours-mar-12-2026/)\
March 12, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [CoP de Mars (March CoP) – L’intermédiation (Intermediation): Une approche de l’échange de connaissances](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cop-de-mars-march-cop-lintermediation-intermediation-une-approche-de-lechange-de-connaissances-mar-13-2026/) \
March 13, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Digital Storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/digital-storytelling-with-arcgis-storymaps-virtual/) \
March 13, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 2](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/an-introduction-to-programming-for-absolute-beginners-using-python-part-2-5/) \
March 16, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm
- [ggplot2: A Gentle Introduction using R in RStudio](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/ggplot2-a-gentle-introduction-using-r-in-rstudio-5/) \
March 17, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [Introduction to Fusion360](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-fusion360/) \
March 17, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Introduction to Using Power BI to Create Data Visualizations](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-power-bi-to-create-data-visualizations-3/) \
March 18, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm
- [CBRCanada E-Learning Series: South Asian Women’s Collective](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/cbrcanada-e-learning-series-south-asian-womens-collective-mar-19-2026/) \
March 19, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-3-demystifying-the-international-student-immigration-process-mar-19-2026/) \
March 19, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/gerstein-madlab-3d-printing-safety-training-31/) \
March 20, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Qualitative Data Analysis (NVivo)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/qualitative-data-analysis-nvivo-3/) \
March 20, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners – Assess the Risk](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-2-dual-use-technologies-know-your-research-know-your-partners-assess-the-risk-mar-24-2026/) \
March 24, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [Hands-on Workshop: Applying AI Tools for Quantitative Data Analysis](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/hands-on-workshop-applying-ai-tools-for-quantitative-data-analysis-mar-24-2026/) \
March 24, 2026, 1:00pm-4:00pm
- [Intro to Geospatial Python Programming with ArcGIS (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/intro-to-geospatial-python-programming-with-arcgis-virtual/) \
March 25, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
### MORE RESOURCES
[Data Science Institute Upcoming Microcredentials](https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/)\
Original Communication – [Data Sciences University of Toronto website: February 26, 2026](https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/)\
The Data Sciences Institute at U of T is offering a number of microcredentials this Spring. Learners receive a University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute–branded microcredential that can be listed on a résumé or LinkedIn profile.
- [Data Science Foundations Microcredential](https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_dsfoundations/)\
Next session: April 6 – May 29, 2026
- [Deploying AI Microcrediential](https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_ai/) \
Next session: April 13-30, 2026
- [Machine Learning Foundations Microcredential](https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_ml/)\
Next session: June 2 – July 10, 2026
#### Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
## Funding Calls and Program Changes
[2026 Google TPU Research & Education Awards](https://goo.gle/2026-tpu-rfp) \
Original Communication — [Google TPU Research & Education Awards 2026.pdf: February 26, 2026](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hLFKGyZj0f0PyUpqbC-KjcU80_cqe64K/view)
[University of Toronto – University of the West Indies Joint Call for Proposals 2026-27](https://brn.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CfP-UWI-and-UofT_Final_Feb13_5736205095135106669.pdf) \
Original Communication — [Black Research Network Newsletter: February 26, 2026](https://brn.utoronto.ca/opportunity/university-of-toronto-university-of-the-west-indies-joint-call-for-proposals-2026-27/)
[Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants – Call for Proposals](https://www.asiapacific.ca/canada-asia-joint-research-grants-2026-2027) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 25, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7457)
[Connaught Community Partnership Research Program](https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/community-partnership-research-program-0) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 23, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7454)
[2026 START Program – Call for Proposals](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsra.samsung.com%2Fcollaboration%2Fstart%2Fprocess%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cinnovations.partnerships%40utoronto.ca%7Cfa44d04f693e4259e3b808de6f030171%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639070255888940194%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n7FgEZyNVFaeaT6jYaqFWyw7lpnvbm%2BDRNWLxcgmFEE%3D&reserved=0) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 20, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7445)
#### [News, Information & Updates](#niu)
### [Information & Updates](#niu)
[Announcing U of T’s inaugural Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO)](https://its.utoronto.ca/nathan-corwin-cisdto/)\
Original Communication – [In the Loop: February 26, 2026](https://mailchi.mp/utoronto/itl-feb2026?e=48cd5e59e1)
ITS is proud to announce the appointment of Nathan Corwin as the University of Toronto’s inaugural Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO) — a new role that marks an important leadership moment as the university strengthens its focus on digital trust and cyber security.