McLaughlin Centre Scholars Post-Doctoral Fellowship AI in Genome Science 2026 - Call for Applications

Request for Applications (RFA)

University of Toronto McLaughlin Centre (MC) is pleased to announce a call for MC Scholars Post-Doctoral Fellowship AI in Genome Science 2026. The aim of this special award is to offer postdoctoral researchers, who pursue research project(s) applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genome Science, the opportunity to elevate their research skills and potential, working in some of the most productive research environments across the University of Toronto and the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). Grant applications will go through committee peer-review adjudicated by the Director. McLaughlin Centre continues to be committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in research and innovation.

Timelines

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Application Decision: December 18, 2026
• Funding Start: January 1st, 2027

Applicants must demonstrate: (i) academic excellence and leadership in research, (ii) high potential for success and exceptional promise of becoming independent scientists, (iii) strong synergy between applicant, supervisor, and institutional research environment and (iv) potential for successful adoption of AI research methodologies.

Award Amount: $100,000 per year

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: January 1^st, 2027

Eligibility: PhD and/or MD with less than 3 years of post-doctoral experience. Candidates need to have completed their PhD and/or MD prior to their start date. Supervisor signature confirming endorsement is required. Supervisor must be a Principal Investigator holding budgetary tenure-stream appointment at the University of Toronto and/or hospital research institutes from TAHSN.

Application should include (i) Research Proposal, (ii) Candidate Statement, including training plan and leadership contributions (iii) Applicant’s CV and (iv) supervisor’s endorsement.

Download Application Form.

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Pre-submission enquiries are welcomed to encourage potential applicants to understand the intended scope. For enquiries or direct submissions contact:

Hin Lee PhD, Program Manager, McLaughlin Centre

Email: hin.lee@utoronto.ca; Phone: 416-813-7654 ext. 309335

Note:  This funding is being managed by the McLaughlin Centre. Applicants do not need to create an MRA.