Bridging Divides Future Leaders Fellowship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
If you are a senior PhD candidate or an early-career postdoctoral scholar passionate about migration and digital transformation, the Future Leaders Fellowship 2025 at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is your gateway to a career-defining experience. This prestigious program offers mentorship, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and a global academic platform to showcase your work. Applications are now open and here's everything you need to know.
🗒️ Scholarship Summary
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Host Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University
Academic Level: Senior PhD candidates and early-career postdoctoral scholars
Areas of Focus: Migration and Advanced Digital Technologies (ADTs)
Target Group: Scholars interested in migration studies and digital transformation
Value & Funding: Up to $18,000 in benefits
Duration: One year
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
Eligible To: Scholars affiliated with academic institutions worldwide
🎓Future Leaders Fellowship Overview
The Future Leaders Fellowship is a year-long program designed to foster professional growth through structured mentorship and innovative research. Fellows are paired with senior scholars from TMU's Bridging Divides thematic groups, which include:
Immigrant Health and Wellbeing
Employment and Lifelong Learning
Place and Infrastructure
Citizenship and Participation
🧩 Fellowship Structure
The fellowship begins with a five-day in-person residency at TMU, where fellows meet their mentors, refine their research proposals, and engage in networking activities. Over the following year, fellows conduct their research remotely under their mentor's guidance, culminating in the production of a peer-reviewed journal article and a presentation at an international conference.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Fees Covered: Up to $18,000 in benefits, including mentorship and research support
Professional Development: Structured mentorship and expanded academic networks
Research Opportunities: Collaborative projects addressing migration and ADTs
Academic Exposure: Presentation at a major international conference
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Senior PhD candidates who have completed a first draft of their dissertation
Early-career postdoctoral scholars (maximum five years post-PhD)
Affiliation with an academic institution
Clear research interest in migration studies and digital transformation
📝 Application Procedure
To apply for the Future Leaders Fellowship, submit your application package through the online application portal by June 1, 2025. The required documents include:
A 2-page research proposal aligned with one of the Bridging Divides themes
A detailed CV highlighting academic achievements and research experience
A letter of recommendation from your current academic institution
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