Introducing the 2023-24 Harney Program Fellows
We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional individuals who have been chosen for the esteemed R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellowship in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies. This fellowship, a flagship initiative by the R.F. Harney Program in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research by University of Toronto graduate students at the intersection of citizenship, migration, and diversity.
Each fellow's work reflects a dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge within the diverse field of ethnic, immigration, and pluralism studies. Enrolled in accredited graduate or professional degree programs at the University of Toronto, these scholars showcase not only academic excellence but also a strong alignment with the mission of the Harney Program.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the selected fellows will delve into a range of compelling research topics. These encompass the intricate relationship between mobility and global inequality, the profound impact of emerging technologies on migration control, challenges to existing notions of belonging, and the complex influence of climate change on migration patterns both within nations and across borders.
Aligned with the Harney Program's commitment to fostering a richer understanding of collective identity, multicultural accommodation, and the dynamics of diversity, these accomplished individuals bring diverse perspectives and methodological approaches to their research.
The chosen awardees will hold the esteemed title of “R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellow in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies” and will receive an award of $1,000.00 for the 2023-24 academic year. This award celebrates their outstanding achievements while enabling them to further their innovative research.
Harney Graduate Research Fellows will actively participate in the vibrant intellectual life of the Harney Program, contributing to its growth and enriching its network. Collaborative endeavours include active engagement in the Harney Lecture Series and the organization of a year-end symposium featuring their work.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these remarkable individuals. Their contributions will contribute to the Harney Program's ongoing pursuit of fostering meaningful insights into the realms of ethnic, immigration, and pluralism studies.
Now closed: Call for 2023-2024 Graduate Student Applications for the R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellowship in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies
The R.F. Harney Program in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is pleased to announce the R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellowship in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies, an interdisciplinary initiative designed to support research by University of Toronto graduate students working at the intersection of citizenship, migration, and diversity. We invite graduate students from across the disciplines to apply for the R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellowship in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate or professional degree program at the University of Toronto. They must demonstrate a record of academic excellence and their research interests must be closely related to the Harney Program’s mission. For the 2023-2024 academic year, such topics include, but are not limited to, the relationship between mobility and global inequality; the surge of biometric borders and new technologies of migration control; disruptions to existing forms of membership and belonging; and the impact of climate change on patterns of migration at the national and transnational levels.
Related ongoing themes identified by the Harney Program are selective admission policies; dilemmas of collective identity and the rise of populist nationalism; the elastic boundaries of multicultural accommodation and their impact on religious, ethnic, sexual, and racial minorities. The Harney Program embraces a plurality of theoretical and methodological approaches. Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are welcomed.
We seek outstanding applicants whose research interests complement and strengthen the mission and network of the Harney Program. The selected awardees will carry the designation “R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellow in Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies” and will receive a one-year fellowship award of $1,000.00 in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Harney Graduate Research Fellows are expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Harney Program and to help develop the Harney Graduate Network by contributing to varied academic activities, including developing a workshop with their cohort. Graduate Fellows will also take part in community building activities such as reading groups and the Harney Lecture Series.
Terms for Harney Program R.F. Harney Graduate Research Fellows
- Work with other Graduate Fellows on the development of a workshop to take place in Spring 2024
- Mandatoy participation in the Harney Lecture Series during the academic year
We encourage applicants to visit our website to learn more about our program.
Applicants must submit a letter of intention (maximum two pages) which explains how their research interests are connected to the Harney Program’s main themes; an updated curriculum vitae; and relevant official or unofficial transcripts for review by the selection committee. (Please submit all files as one PDF file.) All qualified candidates are invited to apply by e-mail at harneyprogram@utoronto.ca no later than April 15, 2023.
Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Relevance of research interests to the Harney Program
- Academic excellence
- Quality of research project (when applicable)
- Ability or expressed interest to contribute to the Harney Program’s intellectual life
- Diversity of perspectives
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
For questions about the Fellows Program please contact us at harneyprogram@utoronto.ca