Webinar Registration

The CARA webinars program provides research administrators and managers professionals, sector-specific learning and professional development. These webinars consistently deliver value and keep you informed about developing trends, best practices and practical solutions. CARA webinars are $50 (plus tax) for members and $200 (plus tax) for non-members (as of April 1st 2023), unless otherwise noted.

We offer a group rate of $350 (plus tax) for a group of up to 10 registrants. The group should constitute at least 7 registrants and include a minimum of 4 CARA members for a full group capacity. For inquiries, please contact webinars@cara-acaar.ca. Webinars typically start right on time, so please log-in a few minutes early to prevent late access.

***Please note that zoom registration requests for the below webinars will be approved starting the end of August 2023.***

On Demand Webinars

Please note the purchase of archived webinars will allow you one time access to the recording. After viewing the recording once, it will disappear from your profile. The distribution of archived webinars is disabled.

Current Webinars

  • Ontario Research Fund Programs: Opportunities to Improve Forecasting and Maximize Research Funding

    Ontario Research Fund Programs: Opportunities to Improve Forecasting and Maximize Research Funding.  Dec 6 2023, ***1-2:30pm EST.***  The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities will facilitate … more

    Event Date: 06 Dec 2023 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Ontario Research Fund Programs: Opportunities to Improve Forecasting and Maximize Research Funding Wed, Dec 06 1:00PM   $0.00  
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    Ontario Research Fund Programs: Opportunities to Improve Forecasting and Maximize Research Funding Wed, Dec 06 1:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation

    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation. Dec 7 2023, 12-1pm EST. Welcome to the Canadian Association of Research Administration. This webinar is a free webinar on how to maximize the value of your … more

    Event Date: 07 Dec 2023 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation Thu, Dec 07 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation Thu, Dec 07 12:00PM   $0.00  
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  • Evolving EDI support for STEM Researchers

    Evolving EDI support for STEM Researchers. Dec 8 2023, 12-1pm EST. Effectively writing about concrete actions to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is increasingly essential in funding … more

    Event Date: 08 Dec 2023 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Evolving EDI support for STEM Researchers Fri, Dec 08 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Evolving EDI support for STEM Researchers Fri, Dec 08 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Grant Facilitators' Journal Club Series

    Join us, every second Friday of the month, to share your reflections, experiences, and get advice from others as we discuss a journal article from our field of work.The article chosen for discussion … more

    Event Date: 08 Dec 2023 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Grant Facilitators' Journal Club Series Fri, Dec 08 2:00PM   $0.00  
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    This service is not available to non-members at this time.
  • Exploring Differences in how Research Services Offices are Structured for Success – A Panel Discussion

    Exploring Differences in how Research Services Offices are Structured for Success – A Panel Discussion. Jan 16 2024, 12-1pm EST. Have you ever wondered how Research Offices are set up and organized … more

    Event Date: 16 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Exploring Differences in how Research Services Offices are Structured for Success – A Panel Discussion Tue, Jan 16 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Exploring Differences in how Research Services Offices are Structured for Success – A Panel Discussion Tue, Jan 16 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • MITACS Awards

    MITACS Awards. Jan 18 2024, 12-1pm EST. This webinar will cover the challenges of administering MITACS awards and potential approaches and solutions. Topics include administrative impact of joint … more

    Event Date: 18 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • Horizon Europe - How to Effectively Obtain EU research funds

    Horizon Europe - How to Effectively Obtain EU research funds. Jan 22 2024, 12-1pm EST. Canada is currently en route to full association with the European Union's largest R&D funding scheme - Horizon … more

    Event Date: 22 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Horizon Europe - How to Effectively Obtain EU research funds Mon, Jan 22 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Horizon Europe - How to Effectively Obtain EU research funds Mon, Jan 22 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Research Outputs, Outcomes and Impact

    Research Outputs, Outcomes and Impact. Jan 23 2024, 12-1pm EST. This interactive session will cover a brief overview of research impact throughout the research process from conceptualization to … more

    Event Date: 23 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • How to Deal with Difficult People

    How to Deal with Difficult People. Jan 24 2024, 12-1pm EST. People that are hard to deal with can be found in every job and workplace. Dealing with difficult people is an essential life skill that … more

    Event Date: 24 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • Research Management in a Period of Recovery

    Research Management in a Period of Recovery. Jan 26 2024, 12-1pm EST. For a number of colleges working with community and industry partners, the Covid era created disruption in activities. Community … more

    Event Date: 26 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Research Management in a Period of Recovery Fri, Jan 26 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Research Management in a Period of Recovery Fri, Jan 26 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Webinar Series - Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements: Parts 1-6

    Webinar Series - Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements: Parts 1-6. WEBINAR SERIES(Certificate upon completion)A 6 Part Series on Reviewing and Negotiating Research Agreements:Part 1 - January … more

    Event Date: 29 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Webinar Series - Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements: Parts 1-6 Mon, Jan 29 12:00PM   $200.00  
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    Webinar Series - Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements: Parts 1-6 Mon, Jan 29 12:00PM   $700.00  
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  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 1: What's in a Word

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 1: What's in a Word. Jan 29 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - Part 1(Certificate upon completion)- Understanding of key contract terms … more

    Event Date: 29 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 1: What's in a Word Mon, Jan 29 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 1: What's in a Word Mon, Jan 29 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Current Issues in Research Finance

    Current Issues in Research Finance. Jan 30 2024, 12-1pm EST.

    Angela Luciano (Concordia University) and Angela Zeno (York University) will present on the challenges with post awards administration in … more

    Event Date: 30 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 2: Understanding the Differences in Agreements

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 2: Understanding the Differences in Agreements. Jan 31 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - Part 2(Certificate upon completion)What you will learn:- … more

    Event Date: 31 Jan 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 2: Understanding the Differences in Agreements Wed, Jan 31 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 2: Understanding the Differences in Agreements Wed, Jan 31 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Power Skills for Research Administrators

    Power Skills for Research Administrators. Feb 1 2024, 12-1pm EST. Personal skill sets, whether utilized within a team setting or organization, are crucial to foster a collaborative, productive and … more

    Event Date: 01 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Power Skills for Research Administrators Thu, Feb 01 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Power Skills for Research Administrators Thu, Feb 01 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 3: The Two Way Street

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 3: The Two Way Street. Feb 2 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - Part 3(Certificate upon completion)What you will learn:-Negotiation techniques- … more

    Event Date: 02 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 3: The Two Way Street Fri, Feb 02 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 3: The Two Way Street Fri, Feb 02 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 4: Liability Issues- Indemnity, Insurance, Subject Injury and limitation of Liability

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 4: Liability Issues- Indemnity, Insurance, Subject Injury and limitation of Liability. Feb 5 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - Part 4(Certificate … more

    Event Date: 05 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 4: Liability Issues- Indemnity, Insurance, Subject Injury and limitation of Liability Mon, Feb 05 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 4: Liability Issues- Indemnity, Insurance, Subject Injury and limitation of Liability Mon, Feb 05 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Supporting Grant Application Development

    Supporting Grant Application Development. Feb 6 2024, 12-1pm EST. Context: The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts and Science Research Services Office supports over 800 faculty members across 29 … more

    Event Date: 06 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Supporting Grant Application Development Tue, Feb 06 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Supporting Grant Application Development Tue, Feb 06 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 5: Proprietary Matters- IP, confidentiality, publication and biological materials

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 5: Proprietary Matters- IP, confidentiality, publication and biological materials. Feb 7 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - Part 5(Certificate … more

    Event Date: 07 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 5: Proprietary Matters- IP, confidentiality, publication and biological materials Wed, Feb 07 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 5: Proprietary Matters- IP, confidentiality, publication and biological materials Wed, Feb 07 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 6: Other key provisions- Governing Law and jurisdiction, privacy, publicity and key "Boilerplate" clauses

    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 6: Other key provisions- Governing Law and jurisdiction, privacy, publicity and key "Boilerplate" clauses. Feb 8 2024, 12-1pm EST. WEBINAR SERIES - … more

    Event Date: 08 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 6: Other key provisions- Governing Law and jurisdiction, privacy, publicity and key "Boilerplate" clauses Thu, Feb 08 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 6: Other key provisions- Governing Law and jurisdiction, privacy, publicity and key "Boilerplate" clauses Thu, Feb 08 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • The True Cost of Doing Research

    The True Cost of Doing Research.  Feb 9 2024, ***1-2pm EST***. The true cost of research is not often recognized by researchers or research administrators. This workshop will focus on identifying the … more

    Event Date: 09 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • The University Service Centre (USC) at York University

    The University Service Centre (USC) at York University. Feb 15 2024, 12-1pm EST. The University Service Centre (USC) is York University's shared services entity that brings together services from … more

    Event Date: 15 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    The University Service Centre (USC) at York University Thu, Feb 15 12:00PM   $50.00  
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    The University Service Centre (USC) at York University Thu, Feb 15 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • CARA Strategic Plan Proposal

    CARA Strategic Plan Proposal. Feb 16 2024, 12-1pm EST. All CARA members are invited to this free webinar on CARA's proposed strategic plan for 2024-28. CARA President Dominique Michaud will present … more

    Event Date: 16 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

  • Conversation and Catch up - Research Contracts

    Conversation and Catch up - Research Contracts. Feb 27 2024, 12-1pm EST. Join fellow research administrators for a conversation over lunch or coffee to discuss current topics of interest in the world … more

    Event Date: 27 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Conversation and Catch up - Research Contracts Tue, Feb 27 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Conversation and Catch up - Research Contracts Tue, Feb 27 12:00PM   $200.00  
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  • Research Administration Certificate Overview

    Research Administration Certificate Overview. Feb 28 2024, 12-1pm EST. Learn more about the fully online Research Administration Certificate at Mohawk College. This program is aimed at pre-management … more

    Event Date: 28 Feb 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Research Administration Certificate Overview Wed, Feb 28 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Research Administration Certificate Overview Wed, Feb 28 12:00PM   $0.00  
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  • Research Management and Coordination Certificate Overview

    Research Management and Coordination Certificate Overview. Mar 1 2024, 12-1pm EST. Learn more about the fully online Research Management and Coordination Certificate. Graduates of the Research … more

    Event Date: 01 Mar 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Research Management and Coordination Certificate Overview Fri, Mar 01 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Research Management and Coordination Certificate Overview Fri, Mar 01 12:00PM   $0.00  
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  • Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation

    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation. Mar 4 2024, 12-1pm EST. Welcome to the Canadian Association of Research Administration. This webinar is a free webinar on how to maximize the value of your … more

    Event Date: 04 Mar 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation Mon, Mar 04 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation Mon, Mar 04 12:00PM   $0.00  
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  • Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Partnership Engage and Connection Grants

    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Partnership Engage and Connection Grants. Apr 15 2024, 12-1pm EST. This webinar is aimed at new / early career grant facilitators. The focus will be on developing … more

    Event Date: 15 Apr 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Partnership Engage and Connection Grants Mon, Apr 15 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Partnership Engage and Connection Grants Mon, Apr 15 12:00PM   $250.00  
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  • Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grants

    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grants. Apr 22 2024, 12-1pm EST. This webinar is aimed at new / early career grant facilitators. The focus will be on developing … more

    Event Date: 22 Apr 2024 | City: | Venue: Online

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    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grants Mon, Apr 22 12:00PM   $0.00  
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    Introduction to Grant Reviews: SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grants Mon, Apr 22 12:00PM   $250.00  
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