UHN’s Office of Research of Trainees is excited to offer UHN senior PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Winter 2026 cohort of University of Toronto’s THE500 Teaching in Higher Education course. This course provides an invaluable opportunity for UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to build practical teaching skills.

THE500 provides an opportunity for participants to improve their teaching practice by becoming more knowledgeable about the ways in which students learn and about different teaching theories and styles. Course participants experience and take part in a variety of teaching situations, from small group work to more formal lecture sessions. Ample opportunity is given to participants to reflect on the course as it progresses and on their own teaching and learning experiences.

Limited spots are available and admission is competitive. Applications are due on Monday December 1 at 9:00 am EST. Successful applicants will be notified in early December.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be active UHN graduate students or postdoctoral researchers at the time of application and until May 2026. UHN graduate students must also be registered at the University of Toronto to be eligible. Preference will be given to postdoctoral researchers and senior PhD students.
• The applicant’s supervisor must have a primary appointment with a UHN Research Institute, including Scientist, Senior Scientist, Clinician Investigator, Clinician Scientist, and Education Investigator (excluding Affiliate Scientists). Primary appointment information can be found here.
• Applicants must be registered with the ORT at the time of application. Registration can be completed here. If you are unsure of your registration status, please email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
• Applicants who are UHN postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to get a UTORID before applying. Instructions on how to get library access and a UTORID are found here.
• Previous teaching experience is NOT required. Participants must have an interest in engaging in teaching in the future, which may include opportunities to teach workshops or seminars through the Office of Research Trainees.

If you have any questions about the course or eligibility, please email Amanda.veri@uhn.ca.