Student opportunities
Shape the future of immigrant integration research
Join a Master’s or PhD Program in Political Science and contribute to groundbreaking research on immigration, equity, and digital technologies through the CFREF Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides research program. Selected students will become part of a team of researchers at the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS).
Bridging Divides research program
Funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Bridging Divides brings together leading researchers from Concordia University, Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Alberta, and the University of British Columbia to address one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: immigrant integration.
As a graduate student in the Master’s or PhD in Political Science, you’ll play a vital role in shaping Canada’s leadership in migration research.
Key features of Bridging Divides:
- Collaborative partnerships with government, institutions, and non-profits.
- A focus on co-creating knowledge with real-world impact.
- Integration of social sciences, health sciences, engineering, and digital humanities to drive innovation.
Join a team of leaders in immigration research
Selected students will become members of the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS), the hub for immigration research at Concordia University, with partners in Montreal, across Quebec and Canada and international collaborations.
It promotes social science approaches to the study of human migration using disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
You will gain:
Hands-on experience in interdisciplinary research tackling real-world issues.
Training in advanced methodologies and tools to address contemporary challenges.
Opportunities to co-author publications and influence policy development.
Access to mentorship, data, and networks that will position you as a leader in migration research.
Funded graduate positions in Political Science
These funding opportunities are available for incoming MA and PhD students in Political Science to conduct research under the direction of Mireille Paquet, Antoine Bilodeau and Colin Scott, focusing on the key research areas of Bridging Divides.
In addition to the funding packages, students can also receive support for external grants, international fee remissions, and membership in the Institute for Research on Migration and Society providing financial stability and access to impactful networks.
Master’s
A minimum $15,000/year financial support for two years, including research assistantship and bursaries to aid tuition coverage.
PhD
A minimum $40,000/year financial support for four years, including research assistantship and bursaries to aid tuition coverage.
Take the next step
Take the next step in your academic journey by applying to a Master’s Thesis or PhD Program in Political Science at Concordia University. In your statement of purpose, be sure to mention your interest in Bridging Divides and how it aligns with your research goals. This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, collaborate with leading experts, and help shape the future of immigrant integration.
