The School of Cities is excited to announce a generous donation from Jonathan and Erin Gouveia in support of our Graduate Fellows program. This endowed gift – the School’s first named fellowship – will directly enhance opportunities for emerging scholars at the University of Toronto who are dedicated to tackling the complex challenges facing cities today.
“This commitment to urban innovation and academic excellence will empower the next generation of city researchers, policymakers, builders, and activists”, says School of Cities Director Professor Karen Chapple. “The Gouveias’ support ensures that graduate fellows at the School of Cities have the resources they need to pursue bold, interdisciplinary research that drives real-world impact.”
The Graduate Fellows program supports students from across U of T who are pursuing a Ph.D. or master’s degree and have a passion for urban issues. Fellows work on either an independent project or a component of their thesis or dissertation, and are supported by a faculty mentor throughout the fellowship. Candidates are welcomed from all disciplines – from the fine arts to the social, natural, and applied sciences.
A faculty committee will choose one recipient of the Jonathan and Erin Gouveia Fellowship annually – someone researching actionable ideas and who demonstrates leadership in extracurricular activities. The selected candidate will receive approximately $4,000 on top of the School’s fellowship award.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jonathan and Erin Gouveia for their visionary investment in the future of cities and the young innovators who will shape them.
Jonathan Gouveia
Jonathan Gouveia is an urban development executive, with extensive experience at the intersection of urban planning, economic development, and real estate development. Jonathan has led New York City Housing Authority’s Real Estate Development Department since 2019 and serves as Chief Real Estate Officer and Executive Vice President. Jonathan obtained both a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 and a Master of Science in Planning in 2002 from U of T.
Erin Gouveia
Erin Gouveia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005 and a Master of City Planning from University of Pennsylvania in 2007.
