Workshops for Faculty

2026-27 Workshops for OISE Faculty

Don’t miss our upcoming workshops hosted by the Office of Research, Partnership and Innovation. Unless otherwise noted, sessions will be held online. Registration links will be sent to OISE faculty members.

Workshops and registration links are also available on our Resources for OISE Faculty SharePoint site.

Grant-specific sessions

Horizon Europe Funding Information Session

September 28, 11-12:30 pm
Deb Buehler and Ryan Patterson

Mode: Hybrid (Zoom and In-person)

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s (EU) main research and innovation program and the world’s largest, with a total budget of €95.5 billion (2021-2027). Canada joined Horizon Europe as an associate country under Pillar II: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness and Canadian researchers can apply for and receive funding directly from this program as beneficiaries. 

The U of T VPRI Horizon Europe support team will be holding a hybrid information session for OISE faculty to introduce the funding program, highlight 2026-2027 calls of interest, and outline the support they offer. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain insights to Horizon Europe.
 


Connaught New Researcher Award Information and Q&A Session 

October 6, 12:00-1:30 pm
Madeleine Taylor and Amelia Ainsworth

Mode: Online – Zoom

We will outline requirements and application process and have an opportunity to consult with the OISE research office team on proposals. Please note the eligibility criteria for this award which is open to tenure-stream Assistant Professors at University of Toronto.


SSHRC Insight Development Grant information session

November 19, 12:00-1:.30 pm
Madeleine Taylor

Mode: Online – Zoom

SSHRC Insight Development Grant fund short-term research development projects. 50% of the funding envelope is specifically reserved for applications from Emerging scholars.  Established scholars can also apply for funds to explore new research questions and/or approaches that are distinct from the applicant’s previous/ongoing research. Join us for an overview of the program, latest insights, strategic advice and expert tips to best position your proposal for funding.


Introduction to SSHRC Partnership Suite of Grant Opportunities 

April 8, 12:00-1:30 pm
Madeleine Taylor and Brian Kalakula

Mode: Online – Zoom

Introduction to SSHRC Partnership grant suite of funding opportunities, which span short term small-scale partnership with a single partner organization to $2.5million multi-partner 5–7-year research programs.


SSHRC Insight Grant Information Session 

June 1, 12:00-1:30 pm
Madeleine Taylor

Mode: Online – Zoom

We highly recommend that anyone planning to submit an Insight Grant this fall attend the session for the latest insights, strategic advice and expert tips to best position your proposal for funding.

Other sessions

AI in Education Research: Expanding Possibilities for Inquiry and Impact

March 4, 12:00-1:30 pm
Olesya Falenchuk

Mode: Online – Zoom 

How can AI tools reshape the way we design, conduct, and share educational research? This session invites faculty to explore the emerging role of AI in supporting diverse aspects of the research process, from project design and data analysis to writing, dissemination, and measuring impact. Participants will gain insight into current AI capabilities, see demonstrations of tools relevant to both qualitative and quantitative research, and engage in dialogue about academic integrity, transparency, and equity in the age of AI. The session aims to spark new ideas and equip researchers with knowledge to thoughtfully integrate AI into their own projects.


Datasets and Journals (panel) – In development

Details TBC.

Preparing for Full Professor (panel) – In development

Details TBC.

Raising Your Research Profile Through TSpace, RISE, and Other Tools – In development

Details TBC.