Research Administration Training: STAR Program

What do I need before I can begin?

You do not need to complete any prerequisites to access STrengthening Administration of Research (STAR) resources.

Overview

Rules and regulations governing research and innovation can be numerous, complex, and sometimes difficult to navigate.

In 2015, the Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) initiated the STrengthening the Administration of Research (STAR) education and outreach program. The goal of the STAR program is to provide educational resources that support the University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) research and innovation community in the following.

  • Understanding and successfully navigating all steps of the research and innovation life cycles
  • Being aware of the distinct roles of the wide range of people carrying out and supporting research and innovation
  • Staying current with relevant processes and systems
  • Sharing best practices
  • Networking with peers and experts

Upcoming STAR Events

Join your peers in expanding your knowledge on a range of research administration topics!
 

There are currently no scheduled STAR Workshops. Please check back later.

Recent STAR Events & Session Resources

The Art of Managing a Research Budget

Date Time  
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop Recording & Materials

 

Research Administration Basics

Date Time  
Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop Recording & Materials

 

STAR Networking - Sharing Perspectives & Strategies in Research Administration

Date Time  
Thu Jun 20, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Workshop Recording & Materials

 

Budget Development for Research Proposals

Date Time  
Thu May 23, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop Recording & Materials

 

Project Management for Research Administrators: What Is It and How Can It Support My Role?

Date Time  
Wed Mar 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop Recording & Materials

 

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Workshops (By invitation)

The CFI workshops are limited to U of T faculty and staff (e.g. Business Officers, Project Managers) currently administering CFI awards. Individuals will be invited to register. If you would like to add your name to the distribution list, please send a request to the contact at the bottom of this page.

The CFI workshops cover the best administrative practices at each stage of the award’s life cycle. To access previous CFI workshop recordings and resources, see Previous STAR Workshop Presentations & Resources.

Explore Previous STAR Workshops

To view all workshops see Previous STAR Workshop Presentations & Resources or view by category below.

Please note: A valid UTORid is needed to access the workshop recordings.

 

VPRI Role

  • Provide training and education to the U of T community to facilitate and support successful research and innovation
  • Collaborating with research stakeholders to develop new and effective ways to provide training and outreach

VPRI Contact

Staff

Emi Yano

Training & Projects Officer
Portfolio Operations (PO)
(416) 978-7004