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Supercharging innovation, fueling commercialization, and ensuring Canada leads the next era of health care discovery.

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Research Career Launchpad

UHN’s Canada Leads 100 Challenge is a bold initiative to attract 100 world-class early-career scientists and postdoctoral researchers from around the globe. This transformative program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for early-career scientists to launch their careers at Canada’s leading health research institution.

Participants will receive:

  • Two years of research funding
  • Mentorship from top scientific and entrepreneurial leaders
  • Relocation and onboarding support from UHN

Learn How the Program Works

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The time is now. The opportunity is now. Canadian-born discoveries can be commercialized here at home and that means our patients benefit first.
Dr. Kevin Smith,
President & CEO of UHN

Ready to Take the Challenge?

Launch your career at Canada’s leading health research institution.

Register Now