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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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 will be provided to those who register and attend.
September 17, 1:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium, Room 6-604 | 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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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, Toronto Rehab Institute-University Centre, 550 University Ave., 2nd Floor, Auditorium | More Information & Register
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Structure and Function of Mammalian SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complexes in Health and Disease
Attend this Princess Margaret Seminar hosted by Dr. Cheryl Arrowsmith and Dr. Adrian Sacher, featuring Dr. Cigall Kadoch, PhD. Dr. Kadoch is an 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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LSCDS Catalyst Series: Bench and Beyond
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) Catalyst Series: Bench and Beyond is an in-person event designed to foster industry connections and help participants develop practical professional skills through panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Register by September 4 | More Information & Register
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Clinical AI Innovation: Here at UHN, Across Canada & Globally, and Where You Start
Join the UHN AI Hub for an online workshop exclusively for TeamUHN and discover how AI is reshaping healthcare and research. Elizabeth Keller from Amazon Web Services (AWS) will share real-world innovations, discuss data protection considerations, and highlight resources to help advance your work.
September 9, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Genetic and Non-Genetic Architectures of Human Tumors
Attend this Princess Margaret Seminar hosted by Dr. Mathieu Lupien, featuring Professor Giovanni Ciriello, PhD, from the Computational Biology & Cancer Genomics Group at the University of Lausanne. Light refreshments provided.
September 17, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium, Room 6-604
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Advancing Research Excellence: Skills for Scholarly Impact
Join The Institute for Education Research (TIER) for an online workshop exploring best practices for developing a CV for research grant applications, including the new narrative CV required by external funding bodies such as CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC. This session will also cover how to craft effective cover letters.
September 30, 10:00 AM | Register
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AI Literacy in Practice Workshop Series
Join UHN Library & Information Services for a series of online workshops from September 9 to November 13. Explore foundational AI concepts, discover real-world use cases, and develop the skills to use AI responsibly, effectively, and confidently.
More Information & Register
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Careers @ UHN Spotlight
Visit the UHNCareers homepage to explore current job openings, including postdoctoral researcher positions.
Annotation Analyst, Laboratory Medicine | Apply by August 26 | More Information
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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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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Stem Cell Network Foundations Course
The Stem Cell Network’s Foundations Course is an eight-week online course designed for MSc and PhD students working in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. The course provides participants with practical knowledge and strategies they can apply to their research while building confidence in their ability to plan, analyze, and communicate scientific work within ethically sound research frameworks.
Apply by September 9 | More Information & Apply
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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). More information on navigating Business Hub here (UHN Connection Required).
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship-Doctoral (CGRS-D): $40,000 per year/36 months
More information here | Institute deadlines are TBD, UHN deadline is November 23, 2026
Please contact your Institute administrators for more information about the submission process.
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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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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