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Toronto Metropolitan University Canada Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Scholarship
Canada
On-site
Published Apr 22, 2025

Overview

Hosted by the Bridging Divides Program at TMU, the Future Leaders Fellowship is a year-long research and mentorship program that pairs emerging scholars with senior mentors from one of four key thematic research groups:

Immigrant Health and Wellbeing

Description

Hosted by the Bridging Divides Program at TMU, the Future Leaders Fellowship is a year-long research and mentorship program that pairs emerging scholars with senior mentors from one of four key thematic research groups:

Immigrant Health and Wellbeing

Employment and Lifelong Learning

Place and Infrastructure

Citizenship and Participation

The fellowship is designed to help fellows advance their academic careers by engaging in collaborative research, receiving structured mentorship, and presenting their work at an international academic conference.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

Are a PhD candidate with a first draft of your dissertation completed
Or a postdoctoral scholar (within 5 years of PhD completion)
Are affiliated with an academic institution anywhere in the world
Have research interests aligned with the intersection of migration and advanced digital technologies (e.g., digital equity, health integration, civic participation, smart infrastructure, etc.)

Additional Information

About The Future Leaders Fellowship

Hosted by the Bridging Divides Program at TMU, the Future Leaders Fellowship is a year-long research and mentorship program that pairs emerging scholars with senior mentors from one of four key thematic research groups:

Immigrant Health and Wellbeing
Employment and Lifelong Learning
Place and Infrastructure
Citizenship and Participation
The fellowship is designed to help fellows advance their academic careers by engaging in collaborative research, receiving structured mentorship, and presenting their work at an international academic conference.

Degree Level

Toronto Metropolitan University Canada Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Fellowship Structure

Launch: In-person orientation and research development visit at TMU, starting in September 2025 (or January 2026 for the alternate cohort)
Mentorship: Year-long support from a senior researcher aligned with the fellow’s topic

Research Output: Fellows are expected to produce:

A peer-reviewed journal article
A conference presentation showcasing their research findings
Location: The research is primarily conducted at the fellow’s home institution with regular remote guidance

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
Digital Technologies
Migration

Benefits

Selected fellows will receive up to $18,000 CAD in total benefits , including:

$5,000 stipend (in two installments: $3,000 at the start, $2,000 after article submission)
All travel expenses covered for the initial 5-day visit to Toronto
Conference participation costs including airfare, accommodation, per diem, and registration fees
Open Access publication fees for peer-reviewed article submissions

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you:

Are a PhD candidate with a first draft of your dissertation completed
Or a postdoctoral scholar (within 5 years of PhD completion)
Are affiliated with an academic institution anywhere in the world
Have research interests aligned with the intersection of migration and advanced digital technologies (e.g., digital equity, health integration, civic participation, smart infrastructure, etc.)

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted via the official application form by June 1, 2025 and include:

1-page Cover Letter
2-page Research Proposal aligned with one of the four Bridging Divides themes, naming a preferred TMU mentor
4-page Curriculum Vitae (CV)
One academic or professional reference letter
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be notified by July 1, 2025 .

Timeline

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
Notification of Results: July 1, 2025
Program Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026
Research Submission Deadline: June 2026

Why Apply For The Future Leaders Fellowship

This fellowship provides:

A globally competitive platform for research dissemination
Personalized mentorship by leaders in migration studies
Funding for research, travel, and publication
A stepping stone toward impactful academic or policy-oriented careers

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Funding

Fully Funded

Organization

Toronto Metropolitan University

Degree

Fellowship

Subjects

Digital Technologies, Migration

Nationality

International Students, Domestic Students

Country

Canada

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