Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has opened applications for its prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship 2025, an exciting opportunity for senior PhD candidates and early-career postdoctoral scholars passionate about migration and the digital age. This (1) year-long program is an initiative of the Bridging Divides network and is designed to foster professional growth through structured mentorship, interdisciplinary research, and academic exposure on a global platform.
About the Fellowship
The Bridging Divides Future Leaders Fellowship is more than a research opportunity—it’s a career-defining experience. Fellows will be matched with senior scholars affiliated with one of TMU’s four thematic Bridging Divides research groups:
- Immigrant Health and Wellbeing
- Employment and Lifelong Learning
- Place and Infrastructure
- Citizenship and Participation
Through this fellowship, selected scholars will engage in cutting-edge, collaborative research addressing the intersection of migration and advanced digital technologies (ADTs). The program encourages both academic excellence and real-world impact, culminating in a peer-reviewed journal article and a presentation at a major international conference.
Fellowship Structure
The fellowship kicks off with an immersive five-day, in-person residency at TMU in Toronto, where participants will connect with their mentors, refine their project proposals, and engage with a vibrant network of scholars. Over the next year, fellows will conduct their research remotely while maintaining active engagement with their mentors and the broader Bridging Divides community.
Highlights include:
- One-on-one mentorship from leading migration scholars
- Development of a peer-reviewed journal article
- Full participation in an international academic conference
- Expansion of professional networks across disciplines
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to:
- Senior PhD candidates
- Early-career postdoctoral researchers
Candidates must have a clear research interest in migration studies and its intersection with digital transformation, and should demonstrate a strong potential for academic leadership.
The last date to apply for the Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 at Toronto Metropolitan University is June 1, 2025. Successful candidates will be notified by July 1, 2025.
