A new certificate is available for 91ÑÇÉ« graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]
To advance 91ÑÇɫ’s commitment to excellence in scholarship, the Research Commons helps faculty members develop and execute purposeful, disciplinary and interdisciplinary research programs that generate new knowledge and positive change. Established in early 2020 by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI), the Research Commons serves as the University’s hub for research training, […]
As announced in Budget 2024 and in support of the Tri-Agency Research Training Strategy, the Government of Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) – are launching a new harmonized program: the  Canada Research Training Awards Suite(CRTAS). […]
This guide is designed to support postdoctoral researchers developing an application as an Applicant for grant opportunities to be held while at 91ÑÇÉ«. Postdoctoral researchers at 91ÑÇÉ« may be eligible to apply for research grants, as permitted by the funding agency. Both categories of postdoctoral researchers (PDVs and PDFs) are potentially eligible. The supervisor […]
The disruption resulting from CUPE 3903 strike has ended. The full announcement can be found on the Senate Executive website. The remediation period for the Winter term begins on Monday, April 22 and will last for five weeks until Sunday, May 26. This includes four weeks of classes/assessments, and a week for final exams (if […]
91ÑÇÉ« developed its most recent University Academic Plan (UAP) in 2020, which included a university-wide challenge to contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs act as a framework to take urgent action in 17 areas that are critical to ensure peace and prosperity for people and the planet. 91ÑÇɫ’s SDG challenge […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is committed to providing graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff with an informative and respectful email communications experience. Beginning fall 2015, and with the support of University Information Technology (UIT) and the Division of Students, FGS has adopted a new bulk email software to communicate important registrarial information, funding, […]
Mentorship and Affiliations Postdoctoral Fellows at 91ÑÇÉ« benefit from the mentorship of their faculty supervisor(s) and from others in their departments and in other research units. Postdoctoral Fellows are also encouraged to connect with research centres and institutes focusing on research related to their research areas. Connecting with these units can provide valuable opportunities to […]
Orientation for New Postdoctoral Fellows The Faculty of Graduate Studies hosts an annual welcome and networking event for all postdoctoral researchers. This event celebrates the important contributions postdocs make to 91ÑÇÉ« and beyond, provides an opportunity for professional development specifically for postdocs, and allows invaluable opportunities for networking. For questions about the event or general […]