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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Developing Effective Mentorship Skills
Delivered in two interactive, in-person sessions, this program is an opportunity for UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance their skills to prepare for mentoring summer research students. Apply by March 26th!
April 8 and 15, 2:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Lead Host Position - Seeds of Science Podcast
Run by UHN trainees and postdocs for UHN trainees and postdocs, the Seeds of Science Podcast connects graduate students and postdocs to learn about their diverse experiences, backgrounds, and research! Join the podcast team as a host to lead and work with editors to record the next season of the podcast.
March 31 | More Information & Apply
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Sustainability in Research
To kick off Earth Month, join us to learn from experts on how to incorporate sustainability practices into your lives at home and in research.
April 2, 2:30 PM | More Information & Register
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People & Culture Information Session: The Performance Enhancement Program
Join the ORT and the People & Culture Team for an information session to learn about the upcoming performance reviews and how you can actively contribute to your professional growth and success. Open to all UHN research staff, including postdocs.
April 10, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Systematic Review Overview
Join the UHN Library & Information Services to learn about the 8 steps involved in a systematic review, and why you need to elucidate each before you get started.
March 27, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Community of Practice - Patient Engagement in Research
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) is hosting a Community of Practice to discuss the development and delivery of a graduate-level course in patient engagement in research.
March 27, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Anticancer Drug Discovery - from Pets to People
Join the Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology at the University of Toronto for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Paul Hergenrother from the University of Illinois.
March 28, 11:00 AM | Zoom Link
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Health Workforce Data in Canada: How to Optimize its Use Within Research
Join the Canadian Institute for Health Research for a webinar to learn about the health workforce data available to Canadian researchers; how to access the data; and to discuss associated data and privacy issues.
April 3, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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LSCDS Networking Reception
Join the Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate for their upcoming networking session to meet professionals in a variety of sectors, including, Medical Affairs and Research and Development to Policy and Venture Capital.
April 3, 6:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Introduction to Regression Modelling
This session will provide an overview of regression models, including an introduction to the regression equation, a discussion of different types of models, and guidelines for selecting the model most appropriate for your research question.
April 5, 11:00 AM | Register
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HealthcareCAN Letter Writing Campaign
With the federal budget being tabled on April 16, 2024, HealthcareCAN is leading a letter-writing campaign to advocate for the need for increased health research investment. To participate, download the letter, date and sign it, and then email it to chrystia.freeland@fin.gc.ca and carbon copy (cc) govtrelationsgouv@healthcarecan.ca.
Download the letter here
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Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre Summer Studentship Award
The Summer Studentship Award is a $5,000,12-week summer research award for undergraduate, postgraduate, or health professional degree program students pursuing summer research in the area of quality improvement and clinical practice around brain care and health to improve current stroke prevention initiatives, interventions, and programs.
March 31 | More Information & Apply
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EPIC Researcher Mobility Awards
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) supports infectious disease research by providing funding to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to undertake research training or collaborative fieldwork outside of Toronto.
April 1 | More Information & Register
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Banting & Best Diabetes Centre - University Health Network Graduate Award
The Banting & Best Diabetes Centre-University Health Network Graduate Award supports full-time MSc and PhD students conducting original discovery-based fundamental or clinical research in diabetes. This award is valued at $25,000/year.
April 2, 4:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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L'Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships
The L'Oréal Canada Fellowship supports Canadian women scientists at the postdoctoral level by providing $20,000 in funding for research in the fields of Life Sciences, Engineering/Pure, and Applied Sciences.
April 18, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Cancer Research Society Doctoral Researcher Award
The Cancer Research Society provides $35,000/year of funding to PhD level trainees conducting cancer-related research.
April 23, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Congratulations to Michael Cheng on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Michael Cheng is a PhD student in Dr. Sonya MacParland's lab at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Michael studies how the liver immune microenvironment impacts its regeneration capacity.
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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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Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Handbook
The ORT has created a comprehensive handbook for UHN research trainees and postdoctoral researchers. Click here to download the handbook!
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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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To share upcoming events or opportunities with the UHN research community, please fill out this form or email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
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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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