Fully Funded PhD & Postdoc Colloquium in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies @Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1604

Overview

Early-career researchers in migration studies have a valuable opportunity to advance their academic work through a fully funded colloquium in 2026.

Eligibility

This colloquium is designed for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers working in the field of forced migration.

Benefits

• Fully funded participation including travel expenses, accommodation, and catering during the event.
• Funding covers costs for approximately 15 selected participants.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a complete application package via email, which includes:

• A 500-word abstract outlining their PhD or postdoc project
• A section specifying the chapter or aspect to be presented
• A 250-word motivation letter
• A 100-word short biography

Deadline

Applications must be submitted before 15 May 2026.

Key Focus Areas and Research Themes

• Conflict-driven internal and international migration
• Climate-induced displacement
• Migration governance, borders, and mobility restrictions
• Integration, exclusion, and social inclusion
• Deportation, return, and reintegration processes
• Theoretical and methodological innovations in migration studies

This broad scope allows interdisciplinary contributions and encourages diverse perspectives.

Selection Criteria

• Academic quality and originality of the research
• Relevance to forced migration and refugee studies
• Balance across career stages and research themes
• Institutional diversity

This ensures a well-rounded cohort of participants and meaningful academic exchange.

Application URL

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