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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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The Art of Grant Writing
The ORT is hosting a workshop with Life Sciences Editors on how to craft a one-page research statement for funding opportunities such as CIHR.
September 13, 1:00 PM | Zoom | More Information and Register
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Postdoc Appreciation Week: ORT Drop-in Sessions
The ORT is hosting a series of drop-in sessions to meet with trainees and postdoctoral researchers, answer questions, share resources, and provide a safe space for addressing issues.
September 18: KDT & PMCRT
September 21: TRI
September 22: Virtual
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UHN Postdoc Symposium: Celebrating Postdoc Excellence
The inaugural UHN Postdoc Symposium will celebrate the excellence and cutting edge research of postdoctoral researchers across UHN.
September 19, 12:30 PM | TRI 2-014 | More Information and Register
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Seeds of Science Podcast: Head of Outreach Position
The Seeds of Science Podcast team is looking for a Head of Outreach. The Seeds of Science Podcast was launched to connect more trainees and postdocs to learn about their diverse experiences, backgrounds, research and stores!
More Information and Apply
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Webinar: Three-page Project Management for Research
This one-hour webinar focuses on three powerful project management tools for planning and managing research projects. Learn how to prepare a work breakdown structure, Gantt chart schedules, and tracking sheets for project monitoring and control.
September 6, 2:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Info Session: Clinical, Regulator, and Medical Affairs Career Development Program
The CANTRAIN Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainee Career Development Program is tailed for aspiring professionals who are looking to transition into impactful roles within clinical research, medical, and regulatory affairs sector.
September 11, 3:30 PM | More Information and Register
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Careers Beyond Academia
Stem Cell Network and Medicine by Design have partnered to host Beyond Academia, a virtual career seminar series that will profile a wide variety of different careers available to trainees who hold a degree in the life sciences.
September 13, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Princess Margaret Seminar Series: Dr. Michael Oellerich
The Princess Margaret Seminar Series presents: Dr. Michael Oellerich, Distinguished Research Professor of Clinical Chemistry, George-August-University for a seminar on Circulating cell-free DNA - diagnostic applications in personalized cancer therapy and transplantation.
September 14, 4:00 PM | PMCC 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Princess Margaret Postdoc Town Hall
Join PM Research Director, Dr. Aaron Schimmer and ORT Director, Dr. Linda Penn for an open forum for all postdoctoral researchers at Princess Margaret. Register by September 15th @ 4PM.
September 21, 12:30 PM | PMH 7-605 | More Information and Register
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Info Session: Total Compensation Program
Join the Committee of Research Professionals @ UHN (RP@UHN) for a virtual information session with UHN's People & Culture Team to discuss everything employees should know about the total compensation program (TCP).
September 26, 1:30 PM | More Information and Register
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Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program
The Princess Margaret Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program is an opportunity to develop self-awareness, communication and management skills to lead projects and research teams, and connect with other PM researchers and leaders in academia, research, healthcare and industry. Program available to postdoctoral researchers and senior PhD students affiliated with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Apply by September 8 | More Information and Apply
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Heart & Stroke Doctoral and Postdoctoral Personnel Awards for Women's Heart and/or Brain Health
Heart & Stroke is launching the 2024/25 Heart & Stroke Doctoral and Postdoctoral Personnel Awards for Women's Heart and/or Brain Health to promote research initiatives addressing heart conditions, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment.
Apply by September 8 | More Information for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Awards
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social, and research-based growth.
Apply by September 20 | More Information and Apply
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2023-24 Frederick Banting and Charles Best CGS D Awards
The CGS D program supports and promotes research excellence in a wide variety of disciplines and broad fields of natural sciences and engineering, health and social sciences and humanities, including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research.
Contact your research institute for internal deadlines | More Information and Apply
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Intramural Sports
UHN Wellness and Michener are organizing TeamUHN intramural sports teams. Games will run September through December on Tuesday and Wednesday evening!
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UHN STEM Pathways is looking for UHN research trainees interested in getting involved with youth outreach at UHN. Staff and trainees of all backgrounds and professions are welcome - volunteers will participate in initiatives such as job shadowing, scientist panels, lab tours, class visits and hands-on workshops. More Information and Apply here.
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Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For August we acknowledge the contributions of Lovisa Cheung. Lovisa, a licensed physiotherapist and research trainee at KITE, has been an integral member of our team. She has participated in many career sessions for youth and even developed her own in-person physiotherapy focused workshop. We are grateful to have her on the team.
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award? Published a paper? Attended to a cool conference? Let us know by filling out the ORT highlight form here to be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on social media!
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Share a concern or idea with the ORT
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and concerns here.
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For more information about upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest check out the Event Calendar on our website!
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