Research Leadership Academy: Insights & Exchanges (2026-2027)

The Research Leadership Academy: Insights & Exchanges (ReLAIE) offered by the Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 cohort.

ReLAIE aims to support and strengthen research excellence at the University of Toronto. Drawing on the university’s thriving and internationally renowned community of research leaders, this program offers tenure stream, mid-career (at least one year post tenure) faculty opportunities to gain vital insights and mentorship from established research leaders and their peers.

This program is designed to support and strengthen research excellence at U of T by springboarding participants’ research and innovation leadership through mentorship, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities beyond their home departments. The program offers opportunities to build skills to tackle complex challenges, explore large-scale team and governance structures, and encourage transformational research practices. 

Interested faculty should apply by Oct. 15, 2025, 5 p.m. EST 

Learn more about this opportunity.