Research Training Centre

The Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital has established itself as one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutes. We are committed to excellence in discovery, translation and application of health research – and to training future investigators.

The Research Training Centre (RTC) at The Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital provides high-quality training for more than 200 of the world’s brightest young research stars.

Trainees have the opportunity to:

• be on the front lines of scientific study that has the potential to transform medical discovery and practice;
  
• work alongside scientific thought-leaders in areas related to cancer biology, diabetes research, neuroscience, epidemiology, developmental biology and stem cell research;
  
• be part of a team of international researchers who help publish more than 300 scientific papers each year.

Opportunities include:

• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
  Students have the opportunity to gain leading edge experience in an interdisciplinary setting, preparing them for careers as independent researchers.
• Graduate Student Program
  Graduate students will have an opportunity to work in the lab while completing a Masters or Doctoral degree at the University of Toronto.
• Summer Student Program
  Students can gain hands-on research experience after their second year of undergraduate science studies.
• Clinical Research Fellowship Program
  Enhance your clinical experience by applying basic research knowledge developed at the bench.
• SciHigh
  Trainees have the opportunity to volunteer for SciHigh, the Lunenfeld’s outreach program that brings scientists to grade 1 to 12 classrooms to engage students in hands-on learning and thought-provoking discussions.
  

Research Training Centre
Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Avenue, Room 975B
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5