Apply for the MiReKoc International Summer School 2026 – African Migration Corridors | Full & Partial Funding Available @African Migration Corridors | Full & Partial Funding Available

Overview

The Migration Research Center at Koç University (MiReKoc), in collaboration with the Boston University Center on Forced Displacement (BU CFD), is hosting the 2026 International Summer School titled “Crossing Regions, Shaping Lives: African Migration Corridors in Global Perspective.”

Eligibility

The program is open to:

• Graduate and PhD students
• Early-career researchers
• Policy analysts and practitioners in NGOs or international organizations
• Junior professionals working on migration and Africa-related fields

Applications from all global regions are encouraged. Eligibility requires:

• Relevant academic or professional experience
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Submission of the completed application form and supporting documents

Benefits

Tuition and Financial Support:

• Full program fee with accommodation: €1250 (includes course materials, accommodation, meals, field trips, and coffee breaks)
• Program fee without accommodation: €900 (participants arrange their own housing)
• Partial tuition reductions available for eligible participants.

Note: Full scholarships are not available. Applicants requesting reductions must document financial constraints in their motivation letter.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a single PDF file including:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS scores or academic documentation)
• One reference letter from an academic or professional supervisor
• Written work sample (published/unpublished article, thesis chapter, report)
• Statement of purpose/motivation letter
• Research summary for discussion sessions

Submit applications to: miss@ku.edu.tr and mirekoc@ku.edu.tr

Deadline

• Application deadline: 22 May 2026
• Results announced: 22 June 2026
• Participation confirmation deadline: 7 July 2026