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 $65 (plus tax) for members and $250 (plus tax) for non-members (as of April 1st 2025), unless otherwise noted.
We offer a group rate of $455 (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 coordinator@cara-acaar.ca. Webinars typically start right on time, so please log-in a few minutes early to prevent late access.
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
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Grant Facilitators' Journal Club Series 2025-2026
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 … more
Event Date: Recurring | City: | Venue: Online
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MITACS Working Group
April 14, September 8, December 8, 2025. Join your CARA peers, quarterly to share your reflections, experiences, and get advice from others about administering MITACS awards. We will discuss … more
Event Date: Recurring | City: | Venue: Online
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A Talk with the President
All CARA members are invited to drop in and hear CARA news and updates from CARA President Rachel Brown, ask questions and give feedback about CARA membership, programs and services. Registering … more
Event Date: Recurring | City: | Venue: Online
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College Best Practices – Discussion Group
These interactive, bi-monthly meetings invite college research administrators to share information about the strengths and challenges of their research offices. Newer offices to seasoned setups that … more
Event Date: Recurring | City: | Venue: Online
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Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation
July 10, 2025, 12-1PM ET. Welcome to the Canadian Association of Research Administration. This webinar is a free session on how to maximize the value of your CARA membership and will cover our many … more
Event Date: 10 Jul 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Research
Jul 24 2025, 12-1PM EST. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are increasingly critical factors in the success of grant applications. Funding agencies are prioritizing support for projects that … more
Event Date: 24 Jul 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Hamilton Networking event
Please join other CARA professionals for the Hamilton Networking event.
July 24th, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Conversate restaurant, 38 King William Street, Hamilton.
Please register by July 17Members are … more
Event Date: 24 Jul 2025 | City: Hamilton | Venue: Conversate Restaurant
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The Rise of the Research Cyborg: How AI is Reshaping Research Administration
Jul 30 2025, 12-1pm EST.AI isn’t the future of research administration—it’s happening right now. From streamlining grant proposals to automating literature reviews, generative AI is transforming how … more
Event Date: 30 Jul 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Research Administration: The Big Stuff, the Little Stuff and the Stuff In Between
Aug 13 2025, 12-1PM EST. This presentation will discuss the big stuff, the little stuff, and the stuff in between that is involved in doing one’s job better, making more money and planning to get … more
Event Date: 13 Aug 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Best Practices in Research Finance
Sept 19, 2025, 12-1PM ET. In this webinar Angela Zeno and Francesca Abbruzzese will explore key issues in Research Finance. We will cover best practices for minimizing the burden of expense reviews, … more
Event Date: 19 Sep 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Internal Charges and Research
Sept 24, 2025. 12-1PM ET. Does your institution assess internal charges against research projects? In this session, we will discuss some of the best practices for internal charges including what … more
Event Date: 24 Sep 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Research Grant Audits
October 29, 2025, 12-1PM EST.
Audits aren’t easy especially in higher ed, where resources are limited and documentation isn’t always complete. This session will look at common challenges like in- … more
Event Date: 29 Oct 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 1: What's in a Word
Jan 27 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 1 (Certificate upon completion)
What you will learn:
- Understanding of key contract terms such as confidentiality, publication, intellectual property, … more
Event Date: 27 Jan 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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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 27: What's in a Word.
Part 2 - January 29: Understanding the … more
Event Date: 27 Jan 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 2: Understanding the Differences in Agreements
Jan 29 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 2 (Certificate upon completion)
What you will learn:
-Distinguishing between academic and industry sponsored clinical research
-Understanding basic … more
Event Date: 29 Jan 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 3: The Two Way Street
Feb 3 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 3 (Certificate upon completion)
What you will learn:
-Negotiation techniques
-Gain perspective and guidance on the exchanges between sponsor and … more
Event Date: 03 Feb 2026 | 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
Feb 5 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 4 (Certificate upon completion)
This session will discuss liability provisions in CTAs including indemnity, insurance, subject injury and limitation of … more
Event Date: 05 Feb 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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Review and Negotiation of Research Agreements - Part 5: Proprietary Matters- IP, confidentiality, publication and biological materials
Feb 10 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 5 (Certificate upon completion)
This session will discuss proprietary issues in CTAs including intellectual property, data, confidentiality, publication … more
Event Date: 10 Feb 2026 | 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
Feb 12 2026, 12-1pm ET.WEBINAR SERIES - Part 6 (Certificate upon completion)
This session will discuss governing law and jurisdiction, privacy, publicity and key "boilerplate" clauses in CTAs. The … more
Event Date: 12 Feb 2026 | City: | Venue: Online