Entitlement Changes for UHN Postdoctoral Researchers & Information Session
UHN is excited to announce new enhancements to the payroll process for UHN postdoctoral researchers, to allow them to be eligible for paid entitlements. Effective November 17, 2025, postdoctoral researchers will now be eligible for: maternity/parental/adoption leave top-ups, 3 weeks paid vacation per calendar year, paid statutory holidays and 1 float day per calendar year, paid sick days and short term disability, and paid bereavement and jury duty days.
People & Culture is hosting an online information session on the changes, open to everyone across Research who would like to learn more.
December 8, 11:00 AM | Register for the Information Session
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UHN Safety Culture Survey
The 2025 UHN Safety Culture Survey directly impacts UHN's ability to deliver world-class care and helps create a culture where every team member feels empowered to speak up. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $2000 Air Canada gift card or a $500 Live Nation or spa gift card!
Complete the survey by December 5 | More Information & Complete the Survey
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Fundamentals of Time Management
Join the ORT for an online workshop to learn practical, proven strategies to manage your schedule effectively, prioritize tasks, and stay focused in a world full of distractions.
December 11, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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From Discovery to Startup: Building Life Sciences Ventures That Last
Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for an in-person fireside chat with Dr. Evelyn Pau to learn practical insights on how scientific discoveries become fundable ventures, what investors look for in early-stage biotech startups, and how founders can build companies that last in Canada's life sciences ecosystem.
December 2, 3:30 PM, Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir., Music Room | More Information & Register
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Virtual Library Tour
Join the UHN Library and Information Services for a virtual library tour to introduce you to the wealth of resources, expert support, and tools available to help researchers succeed.
December 4, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Industry Team Case Study Program Information Session
Join the Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) for an online information session to learn about the Industry Team Case Study (ITCS) Program, which provides University of Toronto graduate students with opportunities to develop professional connections and gain practical, marketable experiences related to roles in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
December 4, 6:30 PM | Register
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Observational Study Design
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop exploring the main types of study design (cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort) and their strengths, limitations, and applications in medical research.
December 5, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Careers Beyond Academia: Technology Transfer & IP
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online discussion with technology and intellectual property (IP) professionals from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) and the University of British Columbia.
December 10, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Preparing for a Career as a Principal Investigator
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online panel discussion focused on building valuable experience during your PhD or postdoc, navigating the job search process, and developing effective strategies for finding and applying to faculty positions.
December 11, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Three-Dimensional Modeling of the Pediatric AML Niche: Understanding Immunosuppression and innovative Therapeutic Opportunities
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Martina Pigazzi, University of Padova.
December 11, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Basic Research Fellowships
The American Brain Association Basic Research Fellowships are two-year $100,000 grants supporting postdoctoral researchers who are conducting laboratory or field-based research projects that focus on brain tumours.
Letters of Intent due December 10 | More Information & Apply
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UHN Intramurals
All members of Team UHN are invited to join Michener Institute of Education's intramurals beginning in January 2026. Register to play basketball, volleyball, and/or indoor soccer on weeknights with games starting between 5:00 and 7:30 PM.
More Information & Register
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International Travel Awards
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is offering a limited number of awards to enable graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research assistants and associates working in the fields of stem cells and regenerative medicine to attend international conferences between January 1 and March 15, 2026.
More Information & Apply
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Call for Volunteers: Falling Walls Lab Toronto
Falling Walls Lab Toronto is seeking graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to join the organizing committee for their 2026 Toronto pitch competition. The time commitment is approximately an hour a week to contribute to event planning, marketing and/or fundraising.
Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition and networking forum that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas globally and locally.
Interested individuals can email Mariia Cherednychenko (mariia.cherednychenko@mail.utoronto.ca) | More information
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UHN Walk Safe and Call Safe Programs
UHN security operations offers two safety programs to protect UHN staff, students, and volunteers. The Walk-Safe program offers a security guard to escort individuals to and from UHN sites safely. The Call-Safe program provides hourly safety-check calls to individuals working alone or who feel they are in high-risk situations.
Information on how to access the programs can be found on the intranet here (UHN Connection Required)
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Congratulations, Alex Cho, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Alex is a PhD Candidate under the supervision of Dr. Cristina Nostro at the UHN Research Institutes. In his research, Alex aims to explore the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into pancreatic cell fates for applications in studying pancreatic development and the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
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Meet with the ORT
The ORT provides a safe space and open door policy for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers to have their questions and concerns heard and get help finding resources. Book a virtual appointment to meet with a member of the ORT Team for answers, resources, and support!
Book an appointment here.
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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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