Toronto Metropolitan University CERC in Migration and Integration Graduate Student Program 2025: (Deadline: 1 February, 2025 (PhD) / 1 April, 2025 (Masters))

Applications are open for the Toronto Metropolitan University CERC in Migration and Integration Graduate Student Program 2025. CERC Migration offers a limited number of stipends to full-time Master’s students who are applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University and PhD students in their final year of completion of their program, both studying a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic.

Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend will be given a working space at the CERC Migration office, will be expected to participate in CERC Migration’s research training activities and workshops, and will be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience.

Funding

• Master’s: Up to $10,000. Available to first- or second-year Master’s students at Toronto Metropolitan University
• PhD: Excellence Completion Stipends: Up to $25,000 for the final year of a student’s Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program. Students must complete their thesis and apply for graduation by the end of the funded year. Available to current PhD students in a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program.

Eligibility

• First-year incoming Master’s students: Candidates must apply to a Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program of interest as per the specific program’s guidelines and requirements. 
• Second-year incoming Master’s students: Students entering their second year of a Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program may apply for a CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend.
• PhD Students: Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program of interest as per the specific program’s guidelines and requirements.

Application

First-year incoming Master’s students: After applying to your Toronto Metropolitan University program(s) of interest, submit an online application form at CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend Application. Online application form requirements include:

• Toronto Metropolitan University ID Number
• Indicate which program(s) you have applied for
• CV
• Transcript
• Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent from Master’s program application
• CERC motivation letter (max 2 pages) stating that they wish to apply for the CERC Migration Graduate Stipend, why they should be given the Stipend, and how their research relates to at least one of the research themes outlined on the CERC Migration website.

Second-year incoming Master’s students: Students must submit an online application form at CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend Application. Online application form requirements include:

• Toronto Metropolitan University ID Number
• Indicate which program(s) you have applied for
• CV
• Transcript
• CERC motivation letter (max 2 pages) stating that they wish to apply for the CERC Migration Graduate Stipend, why they should be given the Stipend, and that provides an outline of their MRP plans and explains how their research relates to at least one of the research themes outlined on the CERC Migration website.
• 1 Writing sample (max 10 pages)

PhD Students: To apply for the Completion CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends PhD 2024-2025, submit an online application form here.

Online application form requirements:

• Toronto Metropolitan University ID Number
• Program of study
• CV
• Motivation Letter (max 2 pages stating that they wish to apply for the CERC Migration Graduate Stipend, why they should be given the Stipend, and how their research relates to at least one of the research themes outlined on the CERC Migration website.
• Dissertation Overview (max 2 pages outlining the topic of their dissertation, progress to date, and remaining work to be completed before dissertation is complete).
• Transcript
• Letter of reference from PhD supervisor that confirms that the applicant will finish their dissertation and will submit the final version to their department by the end of the 12 month period
• Writing Sample (max 10 pages)

For more information, visit CERC in Migration and Integration Program.