DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2025 — Journalists with a minimum of 5 years of media work experience can apply for thr CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship.
This journalism fellowship invites experienced journalists to apply for a prestigious one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University.
It is a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research on migration and integration and build relationships with leading scholars and policy thinkers in Canada and beyond.
This fellowship is designed for staff or freelance journalists with a proven track record in covering immigration, politics, social issues, global affairs, or the economy, who are eager to enrich their reporting through deeper insight into migration dynamics.
Fellows will get a stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to expenses related to their stay for a total value of $5,000 CAD.
The residency takes place in Toronto, Canada, and must occur for a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days between March 1 and November 30, 2026 (excluding July and August).
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2025.
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Grants for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants
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Call for applications: RCDIJ Africa Fund
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Unbias the News seeks pitches on underreported stories
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