Research Training Centre (RTC)

About the RTC

The Research Training Centre (RTC) at Unity Health Toronto, comprising the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (LKSKI) and the Keenan Centre for Biomedical Sciences (KRCBS), is located at the St. Michael’s Hospital site.

Unity Health Toronto has consistently ranked at the forefront in researcher intensity among Canada's largest hospitals, according to Research Infosource. This distinction reflects our scientists' remarkable productivity in generating life-saving knowledge. Our top rankings have been maintained since 2022.

As part of our community, you will join a diverse cohort of students and postdoctoral fellows engaged in cutting-edge translational scientific and applied health services research. Working alongside our outstanding world-renowned scientists, organized into four research pillars—Brain Health & Wellness, Organ Injury & Repair, Critical Care, and Urban and Community Health—you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

At the RTC we provide support to over 250 graduate trainees (Master’s or PhD level) and Postdoctoral Fellows conducting research under the supervision of a Unity Health Toronto scientist. Additionally, we provide support to supervisors who participate in research training.

Our website serves as a hub for navigating trainee life, offering access to resources within Unity Health Toronto and beyond. We are committed to facilitating your success and development throughout your research journey.

Key Activities

The RTC supports graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows by:

• Organizing RTC events including workshops, activities, and seminars aimed at enhancing professional training and career development

• Offering internal scholarships and awards to recognize outstanding research achievements

• Keeping trainees informed about external funding opportunities

• Facilitating connections between Unity Health Toronto trainees and other hospital-based RTCs across the Greater Toronto Area

• Providing a dedicated point of contact to support trainees within the Research Institute

• Onboarding new graduate trainees

• Maintaining a comprehensive trainee registry

• Advocating for research trainees' interests within and beyond the institution

• Supporting the St. Michael’s Research Student Association (SRSA)

Interested in applying?

To become involved in research at Unity Health Toronto as a trainee, explore the research areas that align with your interests and reach out directly to the principal investigator(s). Prior to contacting them, familiarize yourself with their research and articulate why you are interested in collaborating with them, highlighting your qualifications, in an email. It is also recommended to attach your CV and transcript. To access a directory of principal investigators, please visit the Researchers page of our website.

For more information, please contact ORAResearch@unityhealth.to.