Announcing the 2025 CERC Migration & Bridging Divides Journalism Fellows
The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration and the Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides programs are pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellows, who will participate in a month-long residency at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2025. The program fosters collaboration between researchers and journalists to enhance the communication of evidence-based insights on migration and integration issues.
Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the fellows bring extensive experience in reporting on complex global topics. During the residency, they will work with leading Canadian and international researchers, conduct field research, and explore innovative ways to strengthen the relationship between journalism and migration research.
The following journalists have been selected as part of the 2025 cohort:
CERC Migration Fellows
- Davide Lemmi, Italy
- Solafa Magdy, France
- Clavel Rangel, Venezuela
- Elroi Yee, Malaysia
Bridging Divides Fellows
- Valentín Díaz, Colombia
- Ruona Meyer, Germany
- Pradipta Mukherjee, India
This joint initiative represents a significant step in connecting journalism with the latest research on migration, fostering dialogue, and enriching public discourse on this vital topic.
About the Journalism Fellowship
The Journalism Fellowship promotes collaboration and knowledge transfer between researchers and Canadian and international journalists, aiming to strengthen the communication of evidence-based knowledge on migration and integration issues. The fellowship provides a unique professional development opportunity for journalists across various media platforms, including digital, print, radio, and television, to gain the latest research insights in migration studies.
During their residency, fellows are given the opportunity to conduct their own field research projects, collaborate with an expert team of Canadian and international researchers, and engage with local stakeholders. This immersive program equips journalists with tools to enhance their reporting and fosters innovative approaches to bridging the gap between journalism and academic research.
