The Bridging Divides Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship at the Global Migration Institute
Important Dates:
Call for Application deadline: May 1, 2026 (11:00 pm EDT)
Successful candidates will be notified by the end of June 2026
About the fellowship
The Bridging Divides Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship at the Global Migration Institute program welcomes international practitioners from civil society organizations or government bodies who are working in the field of migration or immigrant integration and inclusion to apply to participate in a one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University.
The 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 is an opportunity for practitioners to develop innovative ideas and evidence-based good practices to bring back to their organizations. At the same time, practitioners are also encouraged to contribute their perspectives to enrich the work of researchers at the university.
The Fellowship includes:
- A stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to associated expenses for a total value of $5,000 CAD.
- An academic host from the research team.
- Access to office space and office resources.
- Professional development and networking through participation in research events and workshops.
Call for Application deadline: May 1, 2026
The Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship program invites applications from practitioners outside of Canada for the 2026-2027 academic year. The residency takes place in Toronto and must occur between October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 for a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days.
Application instructions
Applicants must submit online:
- a short CV (maximum four pages)
- cover letter (maximum two pages) describing the following:
- The motivation for your stay and how it will benefit your work and current organization. How does your work fit into any of either:
a) Global Migration Institute’s Research Themes and existing projects, or
b) Bridging Divides Research Themes and existing projects
- Proposed activities to be conducted during your stay (e.g., conduct field research, give a presentation, engage with local organizations, develop a new project proposal, attend a conference, etc).
- Please suggest an academic host: either from the Global Migration Institute or a TMU-based Bridging Divides researcher (first and second choice). Note: The academic host cannot be Anna Triandafyllidou. The host will be assigned based on availability and at the discretion of the university.
- Proposed dates must span 20 to 35 consecutive days within the window of October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
NOTE ABOUT APPLICATION FORM: A google account is required to view and submit the application form. If you have any technical issues, please contact bridging.divides@torontomu.ca
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Hear from past Fellows about their experience:
"As a professional in migration management, I am always seeking opportunities to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from diverse approaches to migration across different countries and cultures. The wealth of resources at CERC Migration & Integration was truly impressive, offering deep insights into migration policies, integration strategies, and best practices in Canada and North America. The experience was not only enlightening but also instrumental in shaping my work. The knowledge I gained has been invaluable to my career, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity."
"Participating in the Civil Society & Public Administration Fellowship in 2024 was an enriching experience. I had the opportunity to engage with esteemed scholars, gain diverse perspectives, and delve deeply into my research on unauthorized crossings at the U.S.-Canada border. This fellowship has significantly broadened my understanding and has been instrumental in advancing my research. I thoroughly enjoyed the activities I attended, especially those involving community migrants."