Finding Funding Sources
Funding is key to commencing your fellowship
It may be sourced from:
- Your supervisor’s grant or research resources
- Government organizations
- Health organizations
- Fellowship programs
Did You Know?
The University of Toronto has a minimum annual stipend for Employee postdoctoral fellows of $50,000 (effective March 15, 2024). Funds for this can be drawn from a variety of sources, secured either by the postdocs themselves or their faculty supervisors. Postdocs can secure funding from external granting agencies or fellowship programs or may be offered funding from their faculty supervisors’ grant or research resources.
Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities
There are a variety of opportunities for those seeking funding for their postdoctoral fellowship.
Postdoc awards administered by UofT can be found on the GAO website here.
- Postdoctoral Talent Initiative
- SGS Awards web page
- Other internal U of T and external funding opportunities
- Burroughs Welcome Fund website
Research Alerts allows you to stay current with all research activities at the University of Toronto. You will receive emails about the latest funding opportunities and awards, partnership opportunities, commercialization activity, new technologies and startups, and much more! On and off campus training sessions related to research funding and administration will also be advertised through the Research Alerts systems.
To receive customized notifications on research topics, sign up to Research Alerts on UofT’s Research & Innovation website.
Postdoctoral Fellows Professional Development Reimbursement
The Postdoctoral Fellows Professional Development Reimbursement supports postdoctoral fellows engaging in additional professional development activities (e.g., conference; workshop) by providing financial assistance to Principal Investigators and Supervisors. Learn more about the Professional Development Reimbursement.
Questions?
- Email: sgs.postdoc@utoronto.ca
- In-Person: SGS Postdoctoral Office, 63 St. George Street, Room 101