Research & Innovation 360 Series
Wondering how to strengthen your next grant application? Seeking strategies or other resources to help identify and connect with potential collaborators and external partners from various sectors? Curious how to get your research noticed?
The Research & Innovation 360 series will offer a full circle look at the various tools, resources, funding, and other support available to UTM faculty to help them pursue/realize their research and innovation goals. These in-person sessions are your chance to interact with like-minded individuals and others who can offer helpful insights.
You can expect engaging conversation and practical insights presented in a relaxed environment designed to connect you with experts and colleagues over refreshments.
What to Expect
- Practical insights from specialists across UTM, the University, and industry
- Stories and experiences from fellow UTM researchers and guest experts
- Opportunities to ask questions and share what’s worked for you (and what hasn’t)
- A relaxed, collaborative environment to connect with like-minded others
Please note that photos may be taken at these events. If you do not wish to be on camera, simply connect with a member of our team and we will ensure your photo is not shared on our social media platforms.
Have questions or need assistance? Email our organizing team at events.ovpri.utm@utoronto.ca.
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
- Location: SB 3049 + 3rd Floor Atrium
Who can help you find non-traditional sources of funding for your research? Who can help you understand how to commercialize your discoveries? Assist you in preparing a complex budget? Or turn your findings into a story people want to read? Meet the people behind the scenes at the UTM OVPRI.
Join us on Wednesday, October 7 to meet the team at the Research and Innovation office. From research facilities and budget templates to editorial support for grant applications, internal seed and contingency funding, partnerships, and more, our staff is here to help at every stage of your research. Come with questions and enjoy some afternoon refreshments.
This event is open to all UTM faculty and librarians. Please register in advance.
Coming up this Fall...
In the coming sessions, we’re turning the spotlight on humanities and social sciences research, focusing on sessions that will inspire you to advance and grow your collaborative/partnered research.
Building a Research Team in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Date / Time: TBD
New to collaborative research — or ready to build your first team? This session is your ABCs of team building: the essentials of how to structure, recruit, and support a research team, from finding the right collaborators to setting up your group for long-term success. Leave with a clear starting point for building or growing your team, plus direct access to experts who can help you plan your next steps. Guest experts: TBD
Research Partnerships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Date / Time: TBD
Partnerships can open many doors, but they aren’t always straight forward in social sciences and humanities research. This session digs into what strong partnerships look like in these fields, how to find the right partners, and how to navigate the practical realities of collaborative work. Guest experts: TBD