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
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.
STAR Networking Event: Building Stronger Research Administration Through Shared Knowledge
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| Tue Jun 24, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Workshop Recording & Materials |
The Research Administrator’s Playbook: Essential Policies & Guidelines
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| Wed Jun 18, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Workshop Recording & Materials |
Understanding the Research Fund Lifecycle: An Administrators Guide to Success (Part B)
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| Thu Feb 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Workshop Recording & Materials |
Understanding the Research Fund Lifecycle: An Administrators Guide to Success (Part A)
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| Wed Jan 29, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Workshop Recording & Materials |
The Art of Managing a Research Budget
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| Thu Nov 21, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Workshop Recording & Materials |
Research Administration Basics
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| Thu Oct 10, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Workshop Recording & Materials |
CFI Workshops
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.
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.
- 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
