As promised, here are a few resources for learning about upcoming conferences, job openings, courses, calls for papers and other types of events and opportunities (E&Os). I mentioned in an earlier post that I have never felt like I had a very systematic approach to monitoring this kind of information - it's always been a bit ad hoc. So much is also shared via social media, which in my view is more challenging to keep up with! That said, several users of this blog have left comments indicating that they find the monthly round-up of events and opportunities to be extremely useful. In the interest of supporting this kind of information request, it would be great if more event organizers could post their announcements to a centralized location, for example, the Forced Migration List described below, and in the process, create a more comprehensive resource for locating E&Os.
If anyone has other suggestions to share, please leave a comment.
Databases/directories:
Forced Migration List [access]
- "[P]rovides regular updates on major news, publications and events relating to forced migration. Posts will often include information about relevant funding opportunities, job vacancies and new research projects." Subscribe to get messages via email or RSS.
H-Announce (H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online) [access]
- "[A] moderated one-way distribution network for events, conferences, calls for papers, calls for publication, programs, workshops, sources of short-term funding, fellowships, and news from H-Net and our affiliates." Select the "browse/search" tab and enter keywords, then filter by announcement type, date, country, etc.
ReliefWeb [access]
- Has separate directories for "Jobs" and "Training." Both offer multiple filters for narrowing down what you are interested in, including by closing date and registration deadline. Search results can be saved as an RSS feed so that you can be updated whenever a new entry to the directory meets your search parameters.
Newsletters:
ECRE Weekly Bulletin [access]
- Each issue includes event and vacancy announcements and CFPs. Most have a Europe focus.
ISI Monthly Bulletin [access]
- Includes event listings that focus on statelessness and nationality issues. You can sign up to receive new issues via email.
Rights in Exile Newsletter [access]
- A monthly round-up of news and information for legal aid provides, which regularly includes an "Announcements" section.
Types of events & opportunities:
Academic programs:
Refugee Research Network (RRN) [access]
- Follow link above, then hover mouse pointer over the "Education" option in the RRN menu. Listings are available for higher education programs at the certificate, undergraduate, masters, PhD and postdoctoral levels.
Scholarships (UNHCR) [access]
- A platform that helps refugees "find a certified, well-recognized study or scholarship programme approved by UNHCR."
Regular seminars & other events:
- Note: I often reference postings from these organizations because I know they are reliable about sharing recordings/podcasts/videos after the fact.
Migration Policy Institute (MPI) [info]
- Holds webinars, discussion panels and other events; follow link above and click on "events" tab, then select a past event of interest to access video/audio recordings.
Overseas Development Institute (ODI) [info]
- Hosts discussion panels and other events; follow link above and select "Humanitarian Policy" from the theme menu, then select a past event of interest to access video.
Refugee Law Initiative (RLI), Univ. of London [info]
- Offers International Refugee Law seminars during the academic year, as well as other lectures and conferences. Visit their SoundCloud page for podcasts.
Refugee Studies Centre (RSC), Univ. of Oxford [info]
- Organizes public seminars during each academic term and hosts a variety of conferences, lectures and other events. Visit their SoundCloud page for podcasts.
Summer schools:
Summer courses and programs are regularly offered by the following organizations: Centre for Refugee Studies, Institute for Statelessness and Inclusion, Odysseus Network and Refugee Studies Centre. There are many others as well; search on "summer" in my blog to get an idea of who else is organizing this kind of opportunity.
Training/short courses:
Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) [info]
- Regularly offers a short course on refugee rights and advocacy.
Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS), American Univ. in Cairo [info]
- Offers short courses twice a year on different topics, including international refugee law, human trafficking, and psychosocial issues.
International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) [info]
- Offers courses on international refugee law, international migration law, statelessness and the law of internal displacement.
Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) [info]
- Regularly offers a short course on "Palestinian refugees and international law."
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