THE Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship Programme, offering journalists an opportunity to deepen their understanding of global migration and integration issues.
The fellowship, hosted by the Toronto Metropolitan University, aims to build stronger connections between journalists, researchers, and stakeholders working on migration. It also seeks to promote the communication of evidence-based knowledge and foster collaboration that bridges the gap between research and public understanding.
Successful fellows will participate in a one-month residency in Toronto between March 1 and November 30, 2026 (excluding July and August). During this period, they will undertake an independent field research project and engage with an expert network of Canadian and international migration scholars.
Each fellow will receive a CAD$5,000 stipend, which includes travel and living expenses.
Applicants are expected to have at least five years of professional media experience, with a demonstrated record of reporting on complex, internationally focused issues.
The application deadline is November 1, 2025, while successful candidates will be notified by January 2026.
The programme offers participants access to advanced research resources and opportunities to collaborate on stories that highlight the human, social, and policy dimensions of migration.
Interested journalists can apply here.
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