Lead change for a sustainable future: Call for Reach Alliance researcher applications
The Reach Alliance is a consortium of global universities – with partners in Ghana, South Africa, Mexico, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore – developing the leaders we need to solve urgent local challenges of the hard to reach – those under-served for geographic, administrative, or social reasons.
As a Reach student researcher, you’ll collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to investigate overlooked climate, public health and economic challenges – especially those affecting under-served populations for geographic, administrative or social barriers. Your research, grounded in local community will generate actionable insights, that help accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and launch your own leadership journey as a global change maker. Learn how you can become a Reach researcher here.
As a Reach researcher you will:
- Design and conduct primary research project in collaboration with local partners
- Work with world-class faculty mentors
- Author and publish a professional-grade case study
- Build leadership and teamwork skills through expert team coaching
- Present findings at a global Reach conference
- Join a lifelong network of purpose-driven leaders.
How To Apply
Applications open from December 8 – February 5, 2026 for U of T undergraduate, graduate and PhD students enrolled for 2026-27 academic year.
U of T Application information here: https://reachalliance.org/partner/university-of-toronto/
Interested? Look for updates on info sessions and application workshops here or join our prospective student list serve here.