FGS
International Postdoctoral Fellows
Overview York University welcomes many international postdoctoral researchers each year. Our international postdoctoral community plays a vital role in York’s ongoing goal of internationalizing research and building strong global research networks and collaborations. Important: All international Postdoctoral Fellows coming to work at York are responsible for arranging and completing all immigration requirements prior to coming to York to take […]
Faculty Members & Administrators
The Faculty of Graduate Studies has created several tools and resources to assist supervisors and research administrators to plan for and support successful postdoctoral researcher positions.
Guide for Supervisors Supporting Applications for Externally-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellows make vital contributions as emerging research leaders to York University and to national and international research communities in their fields. This guide is designed to support faculty members at York University developing an application for external fellowship funding in partnership with a prospective fellow. The process for applying to externally funded fellowships is […]
Funding Opportunities
*Please be aware that some opportunities have internal deadlines or require signatures from individuals within York which may take some time to secure. Please inform the Postdoctoral Services & Professional Skills Coordinator as early as possible if you intend to apply for an award or fellowship. She can assist you with the submission of the application. The […]
FGS honours four recipients with Faculty Teaching Award
Four professors in the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) were honoured with teaching awards during a ceremony that recognizes the diverse and dedicated community of scholars housed at York University. The unique celebration honoured professors Michaela Hynie and Mike Zryd as 2019-20 recipients, and professors Michele Johnson and Sandra Schecter as the 2020-21 award recipients. The event was held virtually, and was attended […]
Definitions
PDF vs. PDV Postdoctoral researchers at York are categorized as either Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) or Postdoctoral Visitors (PDVs). The categories depend on where the fellowship was created or originated. If the fellowship is offered by any body external to York, the incumbent is categorized as a PDF. If the fellowship is created by a researcher […]
Incoming Fellows
The following checklist can assist you in preparing for your research career at York and help ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
2026 Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars at York University
Overview Background York University is pleased to announce the fifth cycle of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous scholars. This program was created to address under-representation of Black and Indigenous scholars in many disciplines and fields of research and associated careers. While gaining a foothold to begin a career can be difficult in […]