Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 at Toronto Metropolitan University

Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 at Toronto Metropolitan University – Shaping the Next Generation of Migration Scholars

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is now accepting applications for its esteemed Future Leaders Fellowship 2025, a transformative program designed for advanced PhD candidates and early-stage postdoctoral researchers. If your work focuses on migration and digital transformation, this year-long fellowship offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise, expand your academic network, and make a lasting impact in the field.

About the Fellowship Program

Launched under the Bridging Divides network, the Future Leaders Fellowship is more than just a research initiative—it's a platform for professional and scholarly advancement. This program brings together emerging scholars and leading researchers to tackle complex questions at the crossroads of migration and advanced digital technologies (ADTs).

Fellows will be embedded within one of TMU’s four specialized Bridging Divides research clusters:

Immigrant Health and Wellbeing
Employment and Lifelong Learning
Place and Infrastructure
Citizenship and Participation

Throughout the fellowship, participants will work collaboratively on projects that reflect pressing global issues, ultimately producing a peer-reviewed journal article and presenting their work at an international academic conference.

Program Highlights

The fellowship begins with a five-day in-person residency at TMU in Toronto. During this immersive experience, selected fellows will:

Meet and collaborate with leading migration scholars
Refine their research proposals
Join an interdisciplinary academic network

After the residency, fellows continue their research remotely while receiving structured one-on-one mentorship and contributing to the larger Bridging Divides community. The program emphasizes both academic excellence and real-world relevance, equipping scholars with the tools and networks to lead in their fields.

Key Benefits:

Personalized mentorship from top scholars in migration and digital studies
Development of a publishable research article
Participation in a leading international conference
Access to a global, interdisciplinary academic network
Enhanced visibility as an emerging thought leader

Who Should Apply?

The fellowship is open to:

Senior PhD candidates (nearing completion of their degree)
Early-career postdoctoral researchers

Applicants must have a clear and compelling research interest in migration studies, especially as it intersects with digital technologies. Strong potential for academic leadership and collaboration is essential.

Application Timeline:

Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2025
Notification of Results: July 1, 2025

Why Apply?

The Future Leaders Fellowship at TMU is a rare opportunity to advance your research, gain visibility in international academic circles, and collaborate with experts addressing some of the most important socio-technological issues of our time.

If you are committed to shaping the future of migration studies and contributing to inclusive, tech-driven policy development, this fellowship is your next step.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply