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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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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Conversational French Practice
August 12 and 26, Sept 9 and 23, Oct 14 and 28, Nov 25 and Dec 9. Immediate Past President DominiqueMichaud hosts a French conversation session for CARA members twice monthly. Please drop in to … 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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Let's Talk AI Club - Series
Join our monthly “Let’s Talk AI” Club sessions! As the field of generative AI rapidly evolves, research administrators face the challenge of staying informed. Our sessions feature expert speakers who … more
Event Date: Recurring | City: | Venue: Online
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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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Navigating Open Science: A Practical Publishing Guide
November 24, 2025, 12-1pm EST. Hosted by Canadian Science Publishing in partnership with the Canadian Association of Research Administrators
This webinar is designed for research administrators … more
Event Date: 24 Nov 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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The Impact of AI on Research Administration in Canada
November 26, 2025, 12-1:30pm ET. As artificial intelligence reshapes the research landscape, Canadian research administrators face both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. This … more
Event Date: 26 Nov 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Research Impact
December 2, 2025, 12-1PM EST. The topic of research impact is not new. But the practice remains emergent and with this comes challenges and opportunities. CARA has facilitated webinars on this issue, … more
Event Date: 02 Dec 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation
December 3, 2025, 12-1PM ET. Welcome to the Canadian Association of Research Administration. This webinar is a free webinar on how to maximize the value of your CARA membership and will cover our … more
Event Date: 03 Dec 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Writing down Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
December 11, 2025, 12-1pm EST. *new date* Many documents form the foundation of work in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The way we write our codes of conduct, terms of references, positionality … more
Event Date: 11 Dec 2025 | City: | Venue: Online
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Fewer Things Better
Jan 8, 2026, 12-1pm EST. With all of the demands on research administrators, it is easy to feel like you are being pulled in too many directions all at once. This session will talk about our office's … more
Event Date: 08 Jan 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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How to Bake Up a Prize-Winning Grant Proposal
January 12, 2026, 12-1PM EST. This presentation introduces the fundamentals of grant writing and budget development in a clear, accessible, and entertaining way. Participants will explore the many “ … more
Event Date: 12 Jan 2026 | City: | Venue: Online
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Economic Challenges & Research Administration in Canada
January 22, 2026, 12-1:30pm EST. Amid tightening budgets and shifting funding priorities, research administrators across Canada are navigating a landscape of financial uncertainty. This webinar … more
Event Date: 22 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 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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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