Finding Funding Sources

University College East

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.

SGS Postdoc Awards webpage

Other internal U of T and external funding opportunities

Burroughs Welcome Fund 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