CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends (Masters and PhD) in Canada 2024-25. Apply Now!

CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends

Deadline varies

CERC Migration offers a limited number of stipends to full-time Masters students who are applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University and PhD students in their final year of completion their program, both studying a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic. Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends 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 amount

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.

If a student has accepted an external or internal scholarship, such as a SSHRC, CIHR or RGS award, they must decline the CERC stipend. However, CERC Migration may consider adding a supplement ‘top-up’. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to apply for CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends program

Master’s Students

Deadline to apply: April 1, 2024

First-year incoming Master’s students

Candidates must apply to a Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program of interest (see affiliated program) as per the specific program’s guidelines and requirements. After applying to your Toronto Metropolitan University program(s) of interest, submit an online application form at  (google form) CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend Application (external link) .

Online application form requirements include for CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends:

• 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.

If the candidate is accepted to the Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program, their CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend application will be considered.

Second-year incoming Master’s students

Students entering their second year of a Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program (see affiliated program) may apply for a CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend. Students must submit an online application form at CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend Application (external link) .

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

Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2024

Excellence Completion Stipend

Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program of interest (see affiliated program) as per the specific program’s guidelines and requirements.

To apply for the Completion CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipends PhD 2024-2025, submit an online application form here (external link) .

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)

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