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Research Administration Training: STAR Program

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Who is this for?

The STrengthening Administration of Research (STAR) program is aimed at University of Toronto (U of T) staff administering research and innovation funds, which includes the following.

  • Professor, Faculty Member
  • Research or Financial Administrator

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

Following the success of the 2021 and 2022 STAR Workshop series, the online workshop format continues for 2023. Join your peers in expanding your knowledge on a range of research administration topics!

 

DiscoverResearch - U of T's New Expertise Discovery Tool

Date Time  
Thurs April 13, 2023    10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register

 

Researcher's Guide to Industry Partnerships

Date Time  
Wed May 24, 2023    TBD Registration - Coming Soon

2023 STAR Events & Session Resources

Indirect Costs of Research:   The Full Story

Date Time  
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Workshop Recording & Materials

 

MRF Initiative: A Makeover for MROL and FReD

Date Time  
Wed March 22, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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.

Explore Previous STAR Workshops

Please find video recordings, slides and resources from previous STAR workshops here.

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