Junior Fellowship Applications 2026/2027 – Resident Only

Junior Fellowship Applications 2026/2027 – Resident Only

Deadline for applications: April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please make sure to hit “SUBMIT” at the end of the form: if you receive a confirmation email, the form has been submitted correctly.

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Step 1 of 3 – Basic Information

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Name*

First Middle Last

Pronouns*

Email*

Alternate Email

Phone*

Gender*

I prefer…

Date of Birth*

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Country of Birth*

Citizenship*

i.e. Permanent Resident, Canadian citizen etc.

Are you an international student*

Yes

Languages*

Please indicate both spoken and written proficiency in each language specified (basic, conversational, proficient, fluent)

Language

Spoken

Written

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Resident Junior Fellowship*

I acknowledge that I am applying for a Resident Junior Fellowship at Massey College. If admitted, my offer will be for a resident position, and I understand that applicants cannot switch between resident and non-resident streams after assessment. Separate non-resident applications are available on the Massey College website.

Resident Fellowship Application Confirmation

Massey College invites applications for Junior Fellowship from students who demonstrate a commitment to learning, leadership, and civil discourse in service of the public good on issues of contemporary concern. Reflecting on your academic, professional, and personal journey, how have your experiences and aspirations shaped your understanding of the public good and your role in advancing it?*

Max. 200 words (1200 characters)

Brief Biography*

Please provide a brief biography written in third person, this can include program of study, research interests, notable awards or scholarships, volunteer/ professional work experiences and personal interests. (Max 100 words, 600 characters).

What degree will you be working toward in September 2026*

E.g. MA, PhD, JD, MD, Post-doc, etc…

Faculty*

e.g. Arts and Science, Applied Science and Engineering,…

Division*

To find your division, visit: https://sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/divisional-structure-view.

1 – Humanities

2 – Social Sciences

3 – Physical Sciences

4 – Life Sciences

Program of Study*

e.g. Comparative Literature, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,…

Year of Study Starting September 2026*

e.g. 1 out of 2

Are you a current Graduate/ Professional Student at UofT, or an applicant awaiting an offer of admission to UofT?*

Please note we can extend conditional offers of admission to the Junior Fellowship to those who are awaiting an offer from a graduate/ professional program at UofT. Proof of enrollment is requested in the Spring to retain your position in the Junior Fellowship.

I am a current graduate or professional student at UofT

I am currently awaiting an offer of admission to a program at UofT

What's your UofT Student Number*

When you applied to U of T, you were given a University of Toronto application number. This 10-digit number is your permanent U of T Student Number. If you still don’t have a UofT student number, just add 0000000000

How did you hear about Massey College?*

From Staff/ Faculty at the University of Toronto

Social Media

Through a friend

Other

Interdisciplinary Engagement*

Massey brings together scholars, creators, and leaders from diverse disciplines. How do you think learning and collaborating across fields will strengthen your work? (max. 150 words, 1000 characters)

Who You Are Beyond Your Work*

Share five things that offer us a glimpse into who you are – your passions, interests, lived experiences, creative pursuits, or communities that have shaped you. (max 150 words, 1000 characters)

Leadership in Action*

Describe a leadership experience that has been meaningful to you. What challenge or opportunity did you address, what approach did you take, and what impact or learning emerged from it? (max. 150 words, 1000 characters).

Recognition & Distinction*

Please list any scholarships, awards or academic distinctions you have received (max. 150 words, 1000 characters).

Upload here your Updated CV (.pdf)*

Please upload your most recent CV. Please upload as “Lastname-Firstname-cv”. Please include sections on extracurricular and volunteer activities, as well as any awards and scholarships. (*Please note: file name should just be plain text).

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Upload here your Cover Letter*

In your letter, tell us about yourself. Please consider what you would like to bring to the life of the Massey Community. Please describe how you will contribute to the community, what sort of unique skills or interests you posses that could impact Massey College in a positive way and why you would like to be a Junior Fellow. (Max. 1 page). Please upload your most recent CV. Please upload as “Lastname-Firstname-coverletter”. (*Please note: file name should just be plain text).

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Upload here your Transcript (.pdf)*

Please upload a scanned copy of official academic transcripts or ACORN screenshot of your last year of full time study. (if admitted, the Selection Committee may request the original versions of the scanned documents.). Please upload as “Lastname-Firstname-Transcript”. (*Please note: file name should just be plain text).

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Reference Forms

Please, provide the names and email addresses of two referees. As soon as you submit this form, they will receive an email with the link to the referee form that can be filled online. You will receive a notification when they submit their form.

#1 Referee Name*

First Last

#1 Referee Email address*

This must be a professional email address.

#2 Referee Name*

First Last

#2 Referee Email address*

This must be a professional email address.

Self-Identification Questionnaire*

At Massey we strive to maintain an inclusive and equitable environment. This survey will help us to prevent or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, set and promote equity, diversity and inclusion goals, measure progress and improve the recruitment experience for all applicants. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes.

I would like to complete the Questionnaire

I prefer not to complete the Questionnaire

Racialized Persons/ Persons of Colour*

Definition:Individuals who self-identify as racialized persons / persons of colour are persons, other than Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America (defined below), who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour, regardless of place of birth or citizenship. Do you self-identify as a “Person of Colour” or a “Racialized Person”?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Persons with disabilities*

Persons with disabilities are those that have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment and who: a) consider themselves to be at a disadvantage in employment by reason of that impairment, or b) believe that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment. This also includes persons whose functional limitations owing to their impairment have been accommodated in their current job or workplace. Based on this definition, are you a person with a disability?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Indigenous Persons*

An Aboriginal (Indigenous) person is a North American Indian, Métis, or Inuit and/or a Treaty Indian or a Registered Indian and/or member of an Indian Band/First Nation. Based on this definition, are you an Aboriginal (indigenous) person?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Race and Ethnicity*

This self-identification is not intended as an indication of one’s place of origin, citizenship, language or culture and recognizes that there are differences both between and among subgroups. Which of the following do you self-identify as?

Asian

Middle Eastern

Black

White

Latin/ Hispanic

Mixed Race

Prefer not to answer

LGBTQ2S+*

LGBTQ2S+ is an acronym for persons who identify, for example as, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, genderqueer, questioning, or who otherwise express gender or sexual diversity. Do you identify as LGBTQ2S+?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Consent*

I certify that the information contained in this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Massey College will verify documents submitted in support of a Junior Fellow application and that the submission of falsified documents is considered a serious offence.

I have read and agree with the consent declaration.

Date

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