Program Overview

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship program welcomes practitioners from civil society organizations or government bodies who have international experience working in the field of migration or immigrant integration and inclusion to apply to participate in a one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Program Overview

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship program promotes international collaboration and learning exchange between practitioners and researchers. It provides a unique professional development opportunity for practitioners to share and build on their field experience, connect to an expert team of Canadian and international researchers and local stakeholders, or conduct their own field research. The experience will help practitioners develop and bring back to their organizations innovative ideas for applied research and evidence-based good practices. At the same time, practitioners would be encouraged to contribute their perspectives to the work of the CERC Migration and Bridging Divides' teams.

Fellowship Details

• A stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to expenses related to their stay for a total value of $4,500 CAD.
• An academic host from the CERC Migration or Bridging Divides research team.
• Access to office space and office resources.
• Professional development and networking through participation in CERC Migration's and Bridging Divides' research events and workshops.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

• Condensed CV (maximum four pages)
• Cover letter (maximum two pages) describing:
  • The motivation for your stay and how it will benefit your work and current organization.
  • Proposed activities to be conducted during your stay.
  • Which member of the CERC Migration Research Team you would like to work with as your proposed academic host.
  • Proposed dates of the visit (the residency should take place for 20 to 35 days between October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026).

Important Dates

• Call for Application deadline: April 16, 2025, 12 PM EST
• Successful candidates will be notified in June 2025

Research Areas

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides research team focuses on various themes, including:

• The Governance of Migration in a Globalizing World
• Labour Migration
• Migration and the City
• Narratives and Politics on Migration and Integration

Testimonials

Practitioners who have participated in the fellowship have found it to be an enriching experience, providing them with the opportunity to engage with esteemed scholars, gain diverse perspectives, and delve deeply into their research. The knowledge gained has been invaluable to their careers, and they are deeply grateful for the opportunity.