ORTxGMCA Business Fundamentals Course
Join the ORT and the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) for Business Fundamentals, a 10-week online course running from September 17 to November 16. This course offers UHN graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to learn essential business concepts directly from current industry professionals.
Register by September 10, 11:59 PM | More Information & Register
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UHN Postdoc Symposium
All UHN trainees, postdocs, and staff are invited to join the UHN Postdoc Symposium, an in-person celebration of UHN postdocs’ achievements featuring research talks, a panel discussion on translating research, and networking opportunities.
September 18, 9:30 AM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information & Register
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From Bench to Editorial Desk: A Scientific Editor's View on Publishing & Career Paths
Join the ORT, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and U of T's Department of Medical Biophysics for an in-person lunch and learn with Dr. Abby Cleaveland, Assistant Editor of Blood Cancer Discovery, who will share insights from her experience transitioning from research to working as an editor.
September 22, 12:30 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information & Register
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A Community Approach to STED Resolution Benchmarking using Fourier Ring Correlation
Join the BioImaging North America (BINA) Stimulated Emission Depletion (STED) User Group for an online discussion with the UHN Advanced Optical Microscopy Facility (AOMF) Team.
September 11, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Postdoc Transition Stories: Career Paths from STEM
Join the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars for an online panel discussion with former postdocs who have transitioned to careers in academia and industry.
September 16, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Considerations in Rehabilitation Sciences
Join the U of T Rehabilitation Sciences Advancing Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity Committee for an online panel discussion featuring physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists.
September 16, 5:30 PM | More Information & Register
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How to Access the Hidden Job Market
Join the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars for an online workshop to learn how to identify companies that need your expert help, pitch yourself into specific roles, and articulate your value to potential employers.
September 17, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Building a Teaching Dossier or Portfolio
Join Brock University for an online workshop to learn about the creation, design, and implementation of teaching dossiers or portfolios and how they can be used in applying for teaching positions.
September 19, 10:30 AM | MS Teams Link
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The Right Review for You - Matching Review Methods to Research Questions and Practicalities
Join the UHN Libraries and Information Services for an online workshop to understand the differences between review types and guide you in selecting the best approach for your question, timeline, and goals.
September 24, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Choosing Hope Symposium
Join the Canadian Cancer Society for an online symposium on cancer care, research, and support for children, teens, young adults, and families.
September 24, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Create Top-Notch Publication Figures with BioRender @ UHN
Join BioRender for an online workshop to learn actionable tips and techniques for designing clear figures for journal publications.
September 25, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Operationalizing Research Questions
Join Biostatistics @ UHN for an online workshop to learn how to transform broad ideas into clear, testable research questions that strengthen study design.
September 26, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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PiPER Research Day
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for their annual in-person Research Day on October 8 to build relationships, share success stories, and exchange the latest information while promoting and strengthening the current practices of patient engagement in research.
Register by September 30 | More Information & Register
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Career Development Program
The Blood Cancer United Career Development Program grant provides stipend support up to $75,000/year to postdoctoral researchers performing basic, translational, or clinical research on blood cancers and relevant premalignant conditions.
Eligibility Phase deadline October 17 | More Information & Apply
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Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships are two-year fellowships for scientists fresh from their PhD or neurology residency. The fellowships include salary support and a research allowance.
Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) by October 22 | More Information & Apply
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Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards
The Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards Program allows graduate students, postdocs, and research assistants/associates working in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine the opportunity to communicate their work internationally at conferences between January 1 and March 15, 2026.
More Information & Apply
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Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform
UHN's Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform is a virtual learning platform that provides Team UHN access to free self-paced online courses and virtual live classes to advance their skills and professional development.
More information here (UHN Connection Required)
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Congratulations, Renato Barbosa dos Santos, on receiving the Early Professionals, Inspired Careers in AgeTech (EPIC-AT) Fellowship!
Renato is a PhD candidate at KITE, supervised by Dr. Nancy Salbach. His research focuses on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in a 4-site randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the TIME™ (Together in Movement and Exercise) at Home, a virtual community exercise program for adults with mobility limitations developed and licensed by the UHN.
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award? Published a paper? Attended 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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ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
The Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers and including information on UHN policies, health & dental benefits, research services & facilities, wellness supports, career and professional development resources, who to go to for help, and much more! 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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