ELIGIBILITY:

Master’s Students:

Deadline to apply: April 1, 2025

First-year incoming Master’s students

Candidates must apply to a Toronto Metropolitan University Master’s program of interest (see affiliated program below) 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 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

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 programs below) may apply for a CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend. Students must submit an online application form at  (google form) 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: February 1, 2025

Excellence Completion Stipend

Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program of interest (see affiliated programs below) 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).

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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)

BENEFIT:

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.