Research Administration Training: STAR Program

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

In 2015, the 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 U of T research and innovation community with 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

STAR Events

1. The Annual STAR conference
    
   The annual STAR conference is focused on improving knowledge about the administration of research funds. The STAR conference is usually held in February/March at the downtown Toronto campus, Mississauga campus, and Scarborough campus.
    
    
2. The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and Ontario Research Fund (ORF) Workshops
    
   These workshops cover the best administrative practices at each stage of the award’s life cycle. Workshops are held at various times in response to needs and emerging issues.

You can download copies of the recent presentations and associated resources by clicking on the links below.

• User Handbook on the Administration of Tri-Agency Funds (Oct. 2017)

• 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