Get Funded: How to Write Impactful Research Proposals
Join the ORT and expert medical writer Sandy Marshall for an interactive online workshop on writing clear, feasible, and impactful one-page research proposals.
August 18, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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BioHubNet Lunch & Learn
Join this in-person info session to learn about the training programs, internships, and funding opportunities that BioHubNet offers to level up your career development! Lunch provided to those that register and attend.
September 17, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Save the Date! National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 21-25!
Mark your calendars for an action-packed week featuring wellness activities, free headshots, professional development workshops, and more! The full schedule and registration information will be released soon!
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Developing Software and Medical Devices
Join the ORT and the Canada Leads Program for an engaging webinar exploring the development and commercialization of software, digital therapeutics, and medical devices at UHN. Hear from UHN experts and innovators as they share insights into translating research into impactful healthcare technologies.
September 16, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Target 2035 Career Panel & Networking Reception: Exploring Careers in R&D
Join us for an evening panel discussion with R&D scientists from leading pharmaceutical companies. UHN Postdocs and Scientific Associates are encouraged to register!
September 22, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Summer Student Research Day
Join the Krembil administration in celebrating UHNRI summer students from the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, Krembil Brain Institute, and Schroeder Arthritis Institute as they present their outstanding work through engaging short talks.
August 18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Krembil Discovery Tower, 60 Leonard Ave, 4th Floor, Room 4KD503
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Structure and Function of Mammalian SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complexes in Health and Disease
Attend this Princess Attend this Princess Margaret Seminar hosted by Dr. Cheryl Arrowsmith and Dr. Adrian Sacher featuring Dr. Cigall Kadoch, PhD. Dr. Kadoch is an incredibly accomplished researcher visiting from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School.
September 3, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium, Room 6-604
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2026 Postdoctoral and Doctoral Federal Funding Announcements
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA): $70,000 per year/24 months
More information here | UHN deadline is September 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
UHN CPRA applicants must submit their applications via Business Hub (UHN Connection Required)
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship-Doctoral (CGRS-D): $40,000 per year/36 months
More information here | UHN deadline is TBD
There is a quota for each institute at UHN, and a separate email will be sent out once the internal process has been confirmed
Contact grants@uhn.ca if you have any questions.
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Project Chrysalis
Project Chrysalis is a research education initiative that aims to collectively advance equity and justice within the research ecosystem and enable excellence in all we do at UHN. The next cohort runs this coming fall (~10 hours of instructional time). Everyone at UHN is welcome to apply, with or without a project in mind!
Apply by September 18 | More Information & Apply
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Princess Margaret Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development Program (BOLD)
The BOLD Program equips postdoctoral researchers and senior PhD students with opportunities to build leadership, communication, and management skills while connecting with peers and leaders across academia, research, healthcare, and industry.
Apply by August 31 | More Information & Apply
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Careers @ UHN Spotlight
Visit the UHNCareers homepage to explore current job openings, including postdoctoral researcher positions.
Clinical Study and Regulatory Specialist | Apply by August 28 | More Information
Microbiologist | Open Until Filled | More Information
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Get Involved with the CIHR IGH Speaker Series: Co-Lead Recruitment & Call for Speakers
The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Trainee Network Speaker Series (hosted by the UofT Chapter) is excited to announce two opportunities to get involved during the upcoming academic year:
Speaker Series Co-Lead Recruitment
The CIHR IGH Trainee Network is recruiting a graduate student Co-Lead to help coordinate its Speaker Series, offering leadership, event planning, communications, and community engagement experience.
Apply by August 31 | Click here to apply
Call for Speakers: Winter 2026 Speaker Series
Graduate students and trainees are invited to present on research, methods, career development, knowledge translation, or other sex- and/or gender-related topics.
Click here to express interest
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Lifelong Learning @ UHN
Did you know that you have access to a wide range of learning resources across UHN? Explore the Lifelong Learning at UHN SharePoint to discover opportunities that support your professional growth. Topics include artificial intelligence, IDEAA, communities of practice, leadership, project management, and much more!
Browse the Lifelong Learning menu here (UHN Connection Required)
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Congratulations on your ORT Conference Participation Award, Dr. Pankti Mehta!
Dr. Pankti Mehta is a graduate student at the UHN Research Institutes under the supervision of Drs. Vinod Chandran and Denis Poddubnyy. She also serves as a Clinical Fellow in the Psoriatic Arthritis Fellowship Program at the Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network.
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ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
The ORT’s Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers, featuring information on UHN policies, health and dental benefits, research services and facilities, wellness supports, career and professional development resources, where to go for help, and much more.
Click here to download the handbook!
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award, published a paper, or 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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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 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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