This workshop will be led by Paul Brereton, Business Development and Research Commercialization Officer, and will explore how intellectual property (IP) and commercialization can help researchers translate their discoveries into real-world impact. Topics will include recognizing and disclosing potential IP early in the research process, understanding how early disclosure can support the commercialization pathway, and exploring opportunities to build partnerships, attract investment, and bring research outcomes to broader use.

This session will be led by Joseph Santarelli, Mitacs Senior Advisor, Business Development, and will provide an overview of Mitacs funding opportunities for researchers and industry-academic collaboration. Topics will include funding opportunities for AI adoption and AI + X research, collaboration between Mitacs and Tri-Council funding programs such as NSERC Alliance and opportunities relevant to SSHRC, and ways for faculty to connect with industry partners to explore potential research collaborations.

This session will be led by Research Finance and will provide an overview of post-award financial processes and resources available to faculty once research funding is awarded. Topics will include the process for opening a grant account following notification from the Office of Research & Integrity Services (ORIS), typical account setup timelines, purchasing procedures, accessing and monitoring grant balances, and the financial guidance and support available through the Research Finance office.

All faculty and adjunct faculty are invited to join us for a networking event focused on cross-border research. We welcome researchers interested in exploring issues related to borders and cross-border interactions, broadly defined, including but not limited to:

This session will be led by Pascal Calarco, Scholarly Communications Librarian and Systems Librarian, and will provide an overview of the Tri-Agency Open Access (OA) policy and its implications for researchers. Topics will include policy requirements, incorporating open access considerations into grant applications and budgets, navigating publication costs and publisher agreements, and practical steps for ensuring compliance before and after funding is awarded.

This consultation session will be led by Robin Keeley, Senior Advisor to the Vice-President, Research Programs at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The session will provide an update on consultations and activities to date regarding the CIHR Project Grant program, outline potential interventions being considered, and offer researchers an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and share feedback and suggestions to inform the ongoing process.

This information session will be led by Tom Schnekenburger, Director of Innovation, Partnerships & Entrepreneurship, who will provide updates on the latest research security guidance and requirements relevant to STRA. Topics will include research risk assessment forms, partner management, export controls, and best practices for HQP recruitment.

Whether you're preparing your first SSHRC Insight Development Grant application or looking to strengthen a resubmission, this interactive webinar will help you develop a more competitive proposal and navigate the application process with confidence. Topics will include

• How do I know Insight Development is the best fit?
• The application: key components and common challenges
• SSHRC Canadian Common CV (CCV)
• Tips for competitive proposals
• Using AI: Strengths and considerations
• How ORIS can help.

A Teams invitation will be sent to registered participants the day before the event.