Through a wide range of workshops, events, and training programs, the Office of Research Trainees provides opportunities for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers to build essential research, professional, and transferable skills.

Explore workshops, events, and training programs below!

Event Calendar

What’s happening?

View some of the upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest.

November

11nov12:00 pm1:00 pmInside the Lens: Career Journeys from AOMF Team MembersJoin the RP@UHN for a panel discussion to learn about the career journeys of AOMF team members!

19nov2:00 pm3:00 pmAdvice from Postdocs: How to Find a PostdocInterested in a postdoc? Join us to hear the experiences, journeys, and advice from UHN postdoctoral researchers!

26nov12:00 pm1:30 pmSummer Student Information SessionLearn how to craft a compelling CV and cover letter to catch the attention of a search committee.

27nov2:00 pm4:00 pmPostdoc to Research Faculty Crash Couse: CVs and Cover LettersLearn how to craft a compelling CV and cover letter to catch the attention of a search committee.

December

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January

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Workshops, Events, & Training Programs

From scholarship writing and statistics to mentorship, networking, and resumes and cover letters, the Office of Research Trainees provides programming tailored to the needs of UHN’s trainees and postdoctoral researchers. Our workshops, events, and training programs are designed to build both research and professional skills, offering the tools and knowledge needed to excel in research and prepare for the future.

The ORT’s research skills development programming provides UHN trainees and postdocs opportunities to build core research skills!

Explore our annual research skill development programming below!

Python & R

Gain essential coding skills in Python and R with engaging, hands-on sessions designed to help you confidently apply programming in research and data analysis, through our biannual workshops.

Communications

Sharpen your science communication skills in writing, data visualization, research poster preparation, and more in our annual communications workshops.

Statistics

Develop the foundational statistical analysis skills needed to critically evaluate your research at our annual workshop.

Scholarship & Fellowship Writing

Learn how to develop persuasive, well-structured scholarship and fellowship applications to increase your success in securing funding during this workshop hosted every August.

Effective Mentorship Training Program

Build your capacity as a mentor by learning how to support, guide, and develop junior trainees at this training program hosted every April.

Summer Student Research Program

A program consisting of learning sessions and a research day for UHN summer students, designed to develop research and professional skills, running annually from May through August.

Upcoming and Past Research Skill Development Events

Exploring Science & Identity Through Indigenous Art | October 22, 2025
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Exploring Science & Identity Through Indigenous Art October 22, 2025 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM…

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A promotional poster for a virtual workshop titled "Crafting Competitive One-Page Research Proposals." It invites participants to join the UHN Office of Research Trainees and Dr. Sarah Treit to learn how to write engaging one-page research summaries for scholarship or fellowship applications. The event is scheduled for August 13, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Zoom. The poster features an image of hands typing on a laptop, UHN’s logo with the tagline “Canada’s Hospital,” and a QR code for more information or registration.
Crafting Competitive One-Page Research Summaries | August 13, 2025
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Crafting Competitive One-Page Research Proposals August 13, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Zoom…

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Fundamentals of Biostatistics | August 20, 2025
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Fundamentals of Biostatistics August 20, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Zoom Join the…

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UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program
2025 UHN Summer Training and Research Program – Learning Sessions, Research Day and Certificate
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2025 UHN Summer Training And Research (STAR) Program The Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program,…

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Mastering Meaningful Patient Engagement in Research: Plan, Implement, Evaluate. September 25, 2024, 2-3 pm, Zoom. Register now!
Mastering Meaningful Patient Engagement in Research: Plan, Implement, Evaluate
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Mastering Meaningful Patient Engagement in Research: Plan, Implement, Evaluate September 25, 2024 | 2:00 –…

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Plain Language Summaries Workshop
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Can anyone understand your research? If not, it’s time to up your game using Plain…

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Writing Successful Scholarship & Funding Applications
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Writing Successful Scholarship & Funding Applications August 20, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM Join…

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Peer-to-Peer Workshop: Creating Award-Winning Poster Presentations
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Peer-to-Peer Workshop: Creating Award-Winning Poster Presentations July 30, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 PM The UHN Office…

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The ORT’s career exploration and readiness programming empowers UHN trainees and postdocs to explore opportunities beyond the lab, expand career awareness, and strengthen professional readiness.

Explore our annual career exploration and readiness programming below!

Career Panels

Discover inspiring career paths directly from professionals across academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors in our quarterly career panels!

Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interview Prep

Learn the art of crafting compelling resumes, CVs, and cover letters and perfect your interviewing skills in our annual workshop series.

Networking

Gain valuable skills and put them into practice through interactive skills workshops and our annual in-person networking event to meet leaders in science and healthcare.

Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course

A comprehensive course for postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for and securing a research faculty position. Course begins November 2025!

Business Fundamentals Program

10-week online program hosted by the U of T Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) to provide an introduction to key business concepts for UHN trainees and postdocs.

Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform

A free virtual learning platform that provides self-pace courses and live classes to advance skills in leadership, management, business, communications, and more.

Upcoming and Past Career Exploration and Readiness Events

Advice from UHN Postdocs: How to Find a Postdoc Position
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Advice from UHN Postdocs: How to Find a Postdoc Position November 19, 2025 | 2:00…

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Promotional graphic for a UHN and SGC event titled “Bridging Research and Industry: Networking Event for UHN Trainees.” The poster includes details about a panel Q&A and networking event with R&D scientists from leading pharmaceutical companies, scheduled for October 29, 2025, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower. The design features the UHN and SGC logos on the left, bold event text, and a blue geometric background with stylized connected figures representing networking.
Bridging Research and Industry: Networking Event for UHN Trainees
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Bridging Research and Industry: Networking Event for UHN Trainees October 29, 2025 | 5:15 to…

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Career Pathways in Academia: Teaching & Research Support | October 29, 2025
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Career Pathways in Academia: Teaching & Research Support October 29, 2025 | 2:00 to 3:00…

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Careers in Intellectual Property & Law
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Careers in Intellectual Property & Law December 11, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST…

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After the Postdoc: How to Prepare for Any Career
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After the Postdoc: How to Prepare for Any Career October 25, 2024 | 11:00 –…

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Exploring Careers in Biotechnology
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Exploring Careers in Biotechnology October 23, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM EDT | Zoom…

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Acing Your Next Interview: Inside Scoop from a Recruiter
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Acing Your Next Interview: The Inside Scoop from a Recruiter September 12, 2024 | 2:00…

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Other Workshops & Events

Beyond Research Skills Development and Career Exploration and Readiness programming, the ORT hosts a variety of other events and workshops, which include information sessions, socials, and more!

Explore our other offerings below!

Upcoming and Past Workshops & Events

Summer Research Information Session poster.
2025 UHN Summer Research Information Session
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2025 Summer Research Information Session November 26, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET |…

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2025 Research Annual Compensation Review Information Session | October 21, 2025
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2025 Research Annual Compensation Review Information Session Join the Office of Research Trainees and the…

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UHN Postdoc Symposium | September 18, 2025
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UHN Postdoc Symposium September 18 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Join the Office of…

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Poster for a Pet Therapy event hosted by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN. The event takes place on June 18, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, Room 1EN441. The poster features a smiling dog on the right and encourages attendees to “relax and unwind with a furry friend.” A QR code is provided for registration, and the ORT logo appears in the top right corner.
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Pet Therapy June 18, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Toronto General Hospital The UHN…

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The promotional poster announces a "Pet Therapy" event scheduled for December 4, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, Room 1EN441. The poster features a cartoon dachshund with a speech bubble inviting attendees to "Come relax and unwind with a furry friend!" It includes a QR code for easy registration, accompanied by the text "Register Now." The event is organized by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN, whose logo is displayed at the bottom of the poster. The overall design is warm and inviting, using soft colors to create a welcoming atmosphere.
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Pet Therapy December 4, 2024 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM Join the UHN Office of…

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Flyer for the Summer Research Information Session hosted by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) and University Health Network (UHN). The session will take place on November 27, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST via Zoom. The flyer invites participants to join and learn about paid summer research opportunities and programs at UHN. The top of the flyer features logos of the ORT and UHN, and the text is placed within a tablet-like graphic with decorative elements.
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UHN Summer Research Information Session November 27, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET |…

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Halloween Games & Networking
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Halloween Games & Networking October 31, 2024 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM  Get ready for…

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People & Culture Information Session on Annual Compensation Review
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People & Culture Information Session on 2024 Annual Compensation Review (ACR) Date October 10th, Zoom…

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ORT Video Library

Explore our video library to watch recordings of past ORT webinars on a wide variety of topics ranging from professional and career development, project management, how to craft a compelling grant application, and much more!

Career and Professional Development Resources

LSCDS logo

The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate at the University of Toronto is a student initiative created to bridge the gap between academia and industry. They host career seminars, networking symposiums, case studies, mentorship programs and more! Explore their offerings here.

S2BN logo

The Science to Business Network (S2BN) is pan-Canadian organization that bridges the gap between science and business. S2BN organizes outreach and networking events for graduate students to complement their academic training. Students obtain professional training with transferable skills to gain a competitive edge in both the academic and business job markets. Explore their offerings here.

GMCA logo

The GMCA is a student-governed professional society that strives to support all graduate and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing a future career in management consulting. Their programs include networking nights, case competitions, case interview practices, an annual conference, and more. Explore their offerings here.

UHN logo

Postdoctoral researchers at UHN can take leadership and professional development courses for free through MyLearning. Course topics include leadership, effective communication, emotional intelligence fundamentals, project management and more. Explore the Learning Calendar on the intranet here.

Mitacs logo

Mitacs Training provides professional skills development courses for Canadian university and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers. Their course topics include Networking skills, project and time management, reconciliation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, communication skills, career planning and more. Explore their course offerings here.

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Coursera is a massive online course provider has free courses you can take to build professional skills including science writing, statistics, programming, data sciences, project management, negotiating, and more. Explore their free courses here.

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