Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship

Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD); Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious research chair program is offering a fellowship for experienced journalists to engage with research on migration and integration in Toronto. This one-month residency includes opportunities for professional development, connections with experts, and advanced reporting skills. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years in media and a strong track record in relevant issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional media experience.
• Demonstrated track record in relevant issues like migration, politics, or global affairs.
• Proposed activities during the residency.

Responsabilités

• Engage with research on migration and integration.
• Build connections with scholars and policy experts.
• Enhance reporting through residency activities.

Connaissances

Professional media experience

Covering complex issues

Research skills

Description du poste

Organisation: The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration)

Deadline: 01/11/2025

Location: Toronto, Canada

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship is inviting experienced journalists for a prestigious one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University. This unique opportunity offers journalists the chance to engage with cutting-edge research on migration and integration, build connections with leading scholars and policy experts, and bring new depth and authority to their reporting.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional media experience.
• Demonstrated track record in covering complex, internationally relevant issues such as migration, politics, social issues, global affairs, or economics.
• Motivation for applying and how the residency will benefit your journalism.
• Fit with CERC Migration or Bridging Divides research themes/projects.
• Proposed activities during the residency (e.g., field research, media training, workshops, engagement with local organizations).
• Proposed academic host (first and second choice) from the CERC Migration or Bridging Divides research teams at TMU. (Note: academic host cannot
• be Anna Triandafyllidou. Final assignment is at the discretion of the program.)
• Proposed dates for the residency (20–35 consecutive days within the eligible period).
• Optional recommendation letter from a supervisor/editor.