The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration) seeks entries to its CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship.
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 programme 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.
The fellowship provides a professional development opportunity for journalists to gain the latest research insights in migration research. During their residency, fellows will conduct their own field research project and connect with an expert team of Canadian and international researchers and local stakeholders.
The one-month residency will be held at the Toronto Metropolitan University for a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days between March 1 and November 30, 2025.
Journalists interested in learning more about immigration and migrant integration research can apply for a fellowship.
Fellows will receive a stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to expenses related to the stay for a total value of CAD4,000 (US$2,950).
The deadline for the submission of the application is November 1, 2024. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi