# Resources for the Research & Innovation Community
**Source**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/2026-02-17/
**Parent**: https://cris.utoronto.ca/research_roundup/
## CRIS Research Roundup
#### A weekly digest of research and innovation communications.
## In This Issue
## Issue 284: Week of Monday, February 9, 2026 - Sunday, February 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
- [Storytelling for Research Impact](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/storytelling-for-research-impact-feb-25-2026/) \
February 25, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
- [BRN Academic Practice Lab: Navigating Academia as Black and Indigenous Scholars](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/brn-academic-practice-lab-navigating-academia-as-black-and-indigenous-scholars-feb-26-2026/) \
February 26, 2026, 12:00PM-1:00PM
- [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
### More Training & Events
- [Company and Competitor Research](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/company-and-competitor-research-11/) \
February 19, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Safeguarding Science – Module 7: Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/safeguarding-science-module-7-conducting-open-source-due-diligence-feb-19-2026/) \
February 19, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- [PRiME 7th Annual Symposium](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/prime-7th-annual-symposium-feb-20-2026/) \
February 20, 2026, 8:00am-6:00pm
- [NSERC CREATE Information Session](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/nserc-create-information-session-feb-20-2026/)\
February 20, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
- [Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/gerstein-madlab-3d-printing-safety-training-29/) \
February 20, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Online](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/spatial-analysis-with-arcgis-online-3/) \
February 23, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
- [Informative Infographics](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/informative-infographics/) \
February 20, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [The Inclusive Campus: Understanding and Addressing Anti-Black Racial Discrimination in the Work and Learning Environments (Workshop 1)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/the-inclusive-campus-understanding-and-addressing-anti-black-racial-discrimination-in-the-work-and-learning-environments-workshop-1-feb-23-2026/) \
February 23, 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm
- [New European Bauhaus Info Day](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/new-european-bauhaus-info-day-mar-4-2026/) \
February 24, 2026, 7:00am-11:00am
- [Lunch & Learn: On Being a Wittgenstindian](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/lunch-learn-on-being-a-wittgenstindian-feb-24-20206/) \
February 24, 2026, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- [Intro to Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/intro-to-spatial-analysis-with-arcgis-pro-virtual/) \
February 24, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Getting Started with Intermediate R](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-intermediate-r-6/) \
February 24, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm
- Introduction to Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis \
[Part 1: February 24, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-maxqda-for-qualitative-data-analysis-part-1-3/) \
[Part 2: February 25, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-using-maxqda-for-qualitative-data-analysis-part-2-3/) \
[Part 3: February 26, 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/using-maxqda-ai-for-qualitative-data-analysis-part-3/)
- [Applying Knowledge Through Case Studies: Responding to Anti-Black Racism: Practical Applications and Tools (Workshop 2)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/applying-knowledge-through-case-studies-responding-to-anti-black-racism-practical-applications-and-tools-workshop-2/) \
February 24, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
- [Intro to Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (Virtual)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/intro-to-spatial-analysis-with-arcgis-pro-virtual/) \
February 24, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Horizons Europe: Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe Calls](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/horizons-europe-artificial-intelligence-in-horizon-europe-calls-feb-25-2026/) \
February 25, 2026, 3:30am-11:30am
- [Web Accessibility for Designers and Developers](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/web-accessibility-for-designers-and-developers-feb-25-2026/) \
February 25, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm
- [STAR Workshop: Guidelines in Action – Practical Steps in Engaging & Compensating Research Support Workers](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/star-workshop-guidelines-in-action-practical-steps-in-engaging-compensating-research-support-workers-feb-25-2026/) \
February 25, 2026, 10:30am-11:30am
- [Braiding Research, Accountability, Knowledge, Community and Healing](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/braiding-research-accountability-knowledge-community-and-healing-feb-25-2026/) \
February 25, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
- [Digital Storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps (In-person)](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/digital-storytelling-with-arcgis-storymaps-in-person/) \
February 25, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- [Introduction to GenAI for Supporting Scholarly Writing](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-genai-for-supporting-scholarly-writing-feb-26-2026/) \
February 26, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [Research & Innovation Dashboards Training for Users](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/research-innovation-dashboards-training-for-users-feb-27-2026-2/) \
February 27, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am
- [Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chat – Global Entrepreneurship Partnerships](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/lets-talk-international-partnerships-fireside-chat-global-entrepreneurship-partnerships-feb-27-2026-2/) \
February 27, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
- [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-feb-27-2026/) \
February 27, 2025, 12:10pm-1:00pm
- [Manual and Automated Medical Image Segmentation for 3D Printing](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/manual-and-automated-medical-image-segmentation-for-3d-printing/) \
February 27, 2026, 12:30pm-3:00pm
- [Informative Infographics](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/informative-infographics/)\
February 27, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- [Lunch and Learn (Mar. 2): Commercializing Deep Tech](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/logo-and-title-for-the-university-of-torontos-research-alerts-lunch-and-learn-mar-2-commercializing-deep-tech-mar-2-2026/)\
March 2, 2026, 12:00pm-2:00pm
- [Introduction to Best Practices for Creating Infographics](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-best-practices-for-creating-infographics-6/) \
March 2, 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- [U of T Entrepreneurship Week 2026](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-entrepreneurship-week-2026/) \
March 2-6, 2026
- [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
- [True Blue Impact Day 2026](https://cris.utoronto.ca/event/true-blue-impact-day-2026-mar-5-2026/) \
March 5, 2026, 11:00am-6:00pm
- [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
- [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
#### Funding & Information from Sponsors & Partners
## Funding Calls and Program Changes
[NRC’s Quantum Internetworking (QUIN) Challenge Program – Call for Proposals](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnrc.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fresearch-development%2Fresearch-collaboration%2Fresearch-centres%2Fquantum-internetworking-challenge-program-call-proposals&data=05%7C02%7Cinnovations.partnerships%40utoronto.ca%7C459ee8df3b6041ec1b9b08de6a52fbf2%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639065101830449150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Po2dtls0tNRBJy7emfVrjpny3Z4yXPxlYQNS%2B42Ccp4%3D&reserved=0) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7439)
[U of T information session and program updates for 2026 NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE)](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nserc-crsng.gc.ca%2Fprofessors-professeurs%2Fgrants-subs%2Fcreate-foncer_eng.asp&data=05%7C02%7Cketi.dzamova%40utoronto.ca%7C562b573495bd45f4da9f08de6043a133%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639054040761341203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WMxx%2FL0Yf6dLUp7VvX6mQ8ZkYchFMBnR6xySAhy6%2F3Q%3D&reserved=0) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7435)
[2026 RSRPP Call for Proposals – Ontario Ministry of Transportation](https://research.utoronto.ca/media/1433/download) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 12, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7419)
[Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship- Information Sessions and Guideline Released](https://programmekillamprogram.powerappsportals.com/en-CA/fundingopportunities/fodetails/?foid=2fca8e2f-72b5-ee11-a569-000d3a0a2ad3) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 11, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7426)
[2027 Dorothy Killam Fellowships – Information Sessions and Guidelines Released](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprogrammekillamprogram.powerappsportals.com%2Fen-CA%2Ffundingopportunities%2Ffodetails%2F%3Ffoid%3D4b490485-049f-ec11-b400-002248d5186d&data=05%7C02%7Cwei.ye%40utoronto.ca%7C1ce8e745dc9f4e427d2308dc7c116290%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638521661310493857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bqDdVsQQdCncnVBrDqAFIwEo9MJVldC7qYv3J1w%2BL3c%3D&reserved=0) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 11, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7423)
[New NIH Funding Opportunity: Collaborative International Research Project](https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/nih-collaborative-international-research-project-pf5) \
Original Communication – [Research Alerts: February 9, 2026](https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/7433)
#### News, Information & Updates
### Information & Updates
[Appointment of James (Jim) Banting as Assistant Vice-President, Innovations, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship](https://memos.provost.utoronto.ca/?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMDY3NzgiLCI1NWNiNTc0ODFiZmRkNzRhMWM3NjBmYWE3MmE2NTViZSIsIjEzMTQiLCJhYTEzNzBmNGI4M2EiLGZhbHNlXQ)\
Original Communication — [Provost’s Weekly Digest: February 13, 2026](https://memos.provost.utoronto.ca/?mailpoet_router&endpoint=view_in_browser&action=view&data=WzE1MDIsIjhlMDA1YmYyZGZkZSIsMTA2Nzc4LCI1NWNiNTc0ODFiZmRkNzRhMWM3NjBmYWE3MmE2NTViZSIsMTMxNCwwXQ)
Dr. James (Jim) Banting has been appointed Assistant Vice-President, Innovations, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship (AVP-IPE), effective March 23, 2026. Joining the Vice-President’s executive team, Jim will provide advice, guidance, information and support to the Vice-President, providing strategic direction and integrated oversight of the University’s commercial research partnerships, industry research engagement, and innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
[The call for proposals is now open for the TechKnowFile 2026 (previously IT@UofT) conference](https://techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/) \
Original Communication – [Techknowfile website: February 10, 2026](https://techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/)
The conference will take place in-person on St. George campus on May 6 and 7. This year’s conference theme is “Building Tomorrow Together” and all U of T staff, faculty and librarians are invited to submit a proposal to speak. The deadline to submit is March 6, 2026.