Bringing a valuable graduate student perspective to the table, Shyam Patel has been working as a Graduate Assistant with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, to mobilize the Individualized Development Plan (IDP), a tool that supports graduate students in identifying their goals and skills as they consider academic and non-academic careers. Patel, a doctoral student in […]
Postdoctoral Fellows are among the most active researchers at York University and are a vital part of our community. In addition to the mentorship of supervisors and other faculty members, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers professional development opportunities, events, and resources to Postdoctoral scholars that enrich their professional development and help build networks […]
Supporting the professional development of our graduate students in a multifaceted way drives the mission of Graduate Studies at York and is key to creating success. Our commitment is to ensure that you have all the tools you need to succeed within and beyond the academic world. York University currently offers a variety of professional […]
Are you an incoming graduate student? If so, we look forward to meeting you at GRAD@York: Navigating Grad Services Beyond Your Program! This event will be an opportunity for you to meet with our FGS team and campus partners, to learn about a variety of resources and services available to support your graduate journey. We will […]
Supporting the professional development of our graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in a multifaceted way drives the mission of Graduate Studies at York and is key to creating success. Our commitment is to ensure that you have all the tools you need to succeed within and beyond the academic world, informed by reflection and intentional […]
Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars A Canadian committee of postdoctoral scholars and representatives who meet regularly (and virtually) to discuss issues arising across the country relevant to postdocs. This website provides news, information and resources relevant to Canadian postdoc, and publishes job ads. Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Administrators A Canadian organization of administrators and staff […]
Mentorship and Affiliations Postdoctoral Fellows at York benefit from the mentorship of their faculty supervisor(s) and from others in their departments and in other research units. Postdoctoral Fellows are also encouraged to connect with research centres and institutes focusing on research related to their research areas. Connecting with these units can provide valuable opportunities to […]
Orientation for New Postdoctoral Fellows The Faculty of Graduate Studies hosts an annual postdoctoral Welcome and Orientation day. This will consist of an informational orientation session about policies, practices and resources on campus, followed by a networking and celebratory reception to follow. Please consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for information on the annual orientation events. […]
Budgeting and Hiring Tools/Templates The Faculty of Graduate Studies has created tools to help supervisors and research administrators to plan for and support successful postdoctoral researcher positions. In addition to the definitions of the postdoctoral categories at York, the Overview—Setting up a Postdoc at York (.pdf) is a useful resource when considering the different categories. […]