The UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) is a central hub supporting all UHN research trainees, including undergraduate, graduate, medical, and co-op students, and postdoctoral researchers (PDRs).
The ORT enables trainees and PDRs to thrive at UHN by providing services and supports that include:
- High-quality research training and professional development workshops and events.
- An open-door policy which provides a safe space for addressing questions or concerns.
- A weekly newsletter highlighting internal and external events, funding opportunities, important updates, trainee and PDR accomplishments, and more.
- A Student & Postdoc Handbook containing critical information on getting started at UHN, policies, wellness supports, research tools, career development resources and more.
- Conference Participation Awards to enable UHN graduate students and PDRs to present at national and international conferences.
- A centralized Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program for all UHN summer students to develop critical research and professional skills, network and share their research with the UHN community.
Visit the UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) website to learn more. All trainees and PDRs are required to register with the ORT to gain access to the full range of programming, communications, and support.
To connect with the ORT, please reach out by email (ortadmin@uhn.ca) or by phone (416 634 8775).
