CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship program

The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration) is pleased to introduce its inaugural journalism fellowship program.

Journalists who would like to deepen their professional knowledge about immigration and migrant integration research are invited to apply for a one-month residency with CERC Migration at Toronto Metropolitan University.

The CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship promotes collaboration and knowledge transfer between researchers and Canadian and international journalists to strengthen the communication of evidence-based knowledge about migration and integration issues.

The fellowship provides a unique professional development opportunity for journalists (digital, print, radio or TV) to gain the latest research insights in migration research. During their residency, they will have the opportunity to conduct their own field research project and to connect with an expert team of Canadian and international researchers and local stakeholders.

Who can apply?

• The Journalism Fellowship program is open to staff and freelance journalists who regularly cover politics, society, culture or the economy, related to national or international issues.
• The applicant must have a minimum of five years of media work experience, with examples of work that cover complex issues that are international in scope.
• Applicants should include in their application what areas of the field of migration is of interest to them.

What does the Fellowship entail?

A successful Fellow would be expected to participate in a residency in Toronto for a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days between March 1 and November 30, 2025 (excluding July and August). The Fellowship includes the following:

• a stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to expenses related to the stay for a total value of $4,000 CAD
• an academic host, selected from the CERC Migration research team
• access to an office space and resources that are available in the CERC Migration facility
• networking and professional development through participation in CERC Migration’s research events and workshops.

How to apply

The application deadline for this is November 1, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.