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Visiting Researcher/Practitioner Program

Purpose

This program is designed for professionals throughout the world as well as in Canada and who work in refugee protection and who would like to develop their knowledge of the global refugee system and how it is articulated in Canada. It is a non-degree, non-credit, professional development program.

 Goals

  • Develop research skills and familiarity with different stakeholders (government, NGO, refugees), and research and policy development within a Canadian context through a hands on, experiential approach

  • Gain awareness of the Canadian refugee determination system, refugee rights and settlement services

  • Develop networks within Canada as well as international linkages

Description

  • Duration: one year, subject to renewal. Other options include by semester (September – December, January – April, May – August)

  • Located at the Centre for Refugee Studies as a visiting researcher with an office, a telephone, computer, email and internet access

  • Participation in CRS seminars throughout the academic year

  • Participation in the CRS Summer Course, an internationally acclaimed eight-day postgraduate training course for academic and field-based practitioners working in the area of forced migration

  • Attendance at the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) conferences and working group meetings (2 Consultations and 2 Working Group meetings per year) - CCR is an umbrella organization of 180 organizations across Canada who provide services to refugees and immigrants

  • Opportunities to attend other refugee-related conferences and meetings in the Toronto area (e.g. Toronto Refugee Affairs Council)

  • Participation in various research development meetings at CRS throughout the year with CRS Director and staff

  • Involvement in research projects

  • Meet with faculty, lawyers, front line organizations and other decision makers who deal with refugee issues, including site visits to Toronto area NGOs, refugee law offices, etc.

  • Opportunity for a placement at a local refugee service providing agency

  • An opportunity to audit certain courses offered through CRS’ certificate and diploma programs

  • Access to the CRS Resource Centre and the York University library

  • Be provided with a comprehensive reading list

Outcomes

  • Improved knowledge of the Canadian refugee system, refugee rights and settlement services for refugees

  • Developed national and international linkages with professionals and front line workers working with refugees

  • A letter from CRS confirming status and activities as Visiting Researcher/Practitioner

Fees:

Per Year (12 months): CAD$7,500

Per Semester:
September-December; January – April; CAD$2,250
May – August: CAD$3,075

For more information, or to apply, please contact the Centre for Refugee Studies at crs@yorku.ca or telephone 416-736-2100 ext. 30391.