Opportunities Archives - LERRN: The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network

The Kaldor Centre’s 2026 Displaced Scholars Peer Mentoring Program

nadiyaismaeva — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:31:13 +0000

The Kaldor Centre’s 2026 Displaced Scholars Peer Mentoring Program is now open for applications to be a mentor or mentee.

The program provides virtual academic and professional support to early-career scholars who have experienced displacement and are studying or researching refugee and forced migration studies, establishing mentoring partnerships with other scholars in the field. Mentors and mentees can be based anywhere in the world. In addition to personalized support, the program offers opportunities to build academic skills and connections with fellow participants.

Learn more about the program and discover how you can benefit and help others by visiting the webpage.

Duration: The six-month program will run from May to October 2026

Applications deadline is 6 April 2026.

If you have any queries, please contact the Kaldor Centre at displaced-scholar-mentoring@unsw.edu.au

This program is supported by LERRN�� through the Mentorship Programs work stream.��

CLOSED – We’re Hiring: Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator

beatricemarievillade — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:19:23 +0000

Contract Type: Part-Time Student Contract

Duration: 10 April 2026 – 30 June 2026 (with a possibility of extension).

Hourly Rate: $25/hr. up to 10h a week with flexible scheduling

Application Deadline: 3 April��2026

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Scope of Work

The Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator will perform a variety of communication tasks in support of the Knowledge Mobilization activities of the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN). Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Social Media and Communications

Develop, maintain and improve LERRN project communication strategy and monthly communication work plans.
Develop content for social media channels that is consistent, targeted, and impactful and aligned to project goals and objectives.
Coordinate and maintain LERRN online presence to increase our digital outreach and engagement (including website, Facebook and Twitter, etc.).

Video Editing and Digital Content Creator

Produce short promotional videos, podcasts, and other media content to support LERRN’s core mandate, for use across its social media platforms
Assist with pre-production tasks such as scriptwriting, storyboarding, and location scouting.
Edit raw footage to create compelling and visually appealing research promotional materials and knowledge mobilization products.

Required Qualifications

Be a registered student at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, enrolled in Media Production and Design, Film Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Interactive Multimedia and Design, or Journalism for the duration of the contract.
Have experience managing social media for research projects.
Have a minimum of two years of experience in interviewing, writing, and editing articles or blogs.
Demonstrate strong visual storytelling skills, including the ability to create meaningful content and edit videos for diverse audiences.
Have experience in scriptwriting, storyboarding, and content conceptualization.
Have experience coordinating shoots (e.g., interviews), including scheduling and logistics planning.
Possess advanced proofreading skills and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a supportive and productive team member in a rapidly changing, deadline-oriented environment, with strong time management skills.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to lerrn@carleton.ca by April 3, 2026.
Please include “Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Posting: Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator

Call for Papers: Exploring Participatory and Creative Methodologies in Migration Research

beatricemarievillade — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:18:33 +0000

Frontiers Call for Papers

This new Special Issue aims to explore how participatory and creative methods are utilized in various migration contexts, highlighting both the challenges and successes of these approaches. It seeks to explore how these methods can produce meaningful interactions and generate more ethical and balanced research outcomes. Key questions include: How have these methodologies impacted the dynamics between researchers and participants? What ethical considerations need to be addressed? How can these methods be employed without falling into tokenism or perpetuating existing power hierarchies and research extractivism?

Themes

Call for submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Analysis of participatory methods in diverse migration settings
• Challenges and ethical dilemmas in participatory research
• Positive outcomes and success stories using creative approaches
• Case studies on participatory frameworks
• The role of creative methodologies in research on migration

Submission Guidelines

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Call for Papers: The Refugee Convention at 75 Perspectives Within and Beyond Conference

beatricemarievillade — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:59:27 +0000

University of Oslo is hosting the Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives Within and Beyond Conference

Date: 22-23 June 2026, University of Oslo, Norway

The Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives Within and Beyond conference, taking place on June 22–23, 2026, at the University of Oslo, Norway, invites scholars, practitioners, and advocates to submit abstracts. This international academic conference explores the historical and ongoing significance of the 1951 Refugee Convention, the challenges facing refugee protection today, and the future directions of refugee studies.

For detailed information, please refer to the .

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher & Research Support 2025–2026

beatricemarievillade — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:03:11 +0000

The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD)

The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) is now accepting applications for the following research opportunities under the IDRC-funded project, “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced displacement: with a focus on East Africa.”

Available Opportunities

1 Postdoctoral Researcher
2 PhD Research Support Positions
2 Master’s Research Support Positions

These opportunities are remote-friendly, with most activities occurring online, and are open to both citizens and refugees from across East Africa.

Application Requirements and How to Apply

Please visit the webpage:

For any additional information, contact kweka@udsm.ac.tz and copy opportuna.kweka@gmail.com, benedict.edith@udsm.ac.tz, rwelengera.benezet@udsm.ac.tz

For more information on the IDRC Research Chairs Network on Forced Displacement, visit: /fd-chairs-net/

Application Details

Call for Proposals: The JRS Special Issues

nadiyaismaeva — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:04:27 +0000

The Journal of Refugee Studies (JRS) is accepting . JRS is a peer-reviewed journal featuring original, high-quality research related to diverse aspects of forced migration. We welcome proposals that engage with and significantly advance scholarly debates in the field of refugee and forced migration studies.

Special issues typically contain eight to ten original articles, as well as a substantive, article-length introduction by the guest editors, which sets out the state of knowledge on the topic addressed in the special issue, the key questions and debates the special issue engages, and the principal findings and arguments made by the contributors. Special issues should have the potential to inform and invigorate future research on issues of broad importance to the field.

Proposals must be submitted to jrs.editorialoffice@paeditorial.co.uk by 15^th August 2025.

Proposals for special issues should be a maximum of 5,000 words, and should include:

A title for the proposed special issue
An explanation of the questions the special issue will address, and the nature and importance of the expected contribution
An explanation of the connections between the proposed articles
Abstracts for each article (maximum 10 papers, maximum 400 words per abstract)
Brief biographies for each contributor and guest editor (max 200 words each)
Details on proposed timelines, and activities related to the proposal (e.g. if the papers have been discussed at a workshop or other forum, to encourage connections and coherence across the special issue)

Proposals that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. ��The editors will review all proposals received by the deadline, and select the successful proposal(s) on the basis of:

The innovation and potential scholarly advance made by the proposed special issues special issue
The coherence of the overall proposal
The originality, quality and diversity of the contributions (e.g. special issues are welcomed that address under-examined topics, regions or populations, or advance critical debates in new ways)

We welcome proposals from researchers from under-represented groups, including those from the Global South. When developing their proposals, we encourage guest editors to consider issues of representation and diversity, including in terms of career stage.

All articles published in the selected special issues will go through the Journal’s peer review process.

Thank you for your interest! Queries may be addressed to jrs.editorialoffice@paeditorial.co.uk

Call for Essays: Gunn Prize for Immigration History

beatricemarievillade — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:00:06 +0000

The Gunn Prize celebrates excellence in historical research on immigration to and settlement in Canada. Jointly offered by the , the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN), and the Department of History at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, this annual award recognizes outstanding academic work by fourth-year undergraduate or graduate-level students across Canada.

�Ӱ�ԭ�� the Prize

Named in honour of Al Gunn, a founding member and former Secretary of CIHS, the Gunn Prize awards $1,000 to the best historical essay exploring the evolution of Canadian immigration policy or the historical experiences of immigrant communities, places, or events in Canada.

The prize is interdisciplinary, welcoming submissions from students in history, political science, sociology, global studies, communication studies, and other related fields in the social sciences and humanities.

Submission Requirements

Deadline: June 30 annually
Language: English or French.
Length: Maximum 20 pages in length, excluding bibliography.
- Longer submissions will not be considered.
��ǰ��:��1.5 line spacing, one-inch margins in a standard 12-point font such as Times New Roman.
Citation: Chicago, APA or MLA style.
File types: Word and PDF
Submit to: prixgunnprize@carleton.ca

Additional Requirements:

Include a cover page with name, contact information (name should not appear on subsequent pages), the course, degree program, and institution for which the paper was written, as well as the current program status of the author.
Chapter excerpts from thesis projects will be accepted. In such cases, a short 250-word abstract should accompany the submission to explain the larger project.
All essays should be carefully edited for spelling, grammar, and accuracy of content.
Note: By submitting their paper, the author consents to it being made public on the CIHS website and the LERRN and Department of History websites at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, should their work be selected for the award. The author also consents to revising their piece, for inclusion as a 1,000 word essay in the Canadian Immigration Historical Society Bulletin.

For more information

CARFMS/LERRN Lived Experiences of Displacement Essay Contest

nadiyaismaeva — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:25:14 +0000

The Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (CARFMS), in collaboration with the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) and the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) project, are pleased to share the Call for Submissions for its Student Essay Contest (SEC) and the CARFMS/LERRN Lived Experiences of Displacement Essay Award (LEDA).

These awards recognize the outstanding scholarship produced by students and early-career researchers within the academic field of refugee and forced migration studies.��The LEDA, in particular, aims to ensure that refugee and forced migration research is shaped by a more inclusive and equitable collective engagement, and has the objective of amplifying and highlighting the voices of those who have lived an experience of forced displacement.

The finalists for both the SEC and LEDA contests will be awarded a $500 prize for one winning research paper in each of the three categories (for a total of 6 winners):

Undergraduate students
Graduate and/or law students
Early-career researchers (defined as having completed their highest degree no more than three years before the competition deadline)

In addition, each of the winners will receive a certificate signed by CARFMS, LERRN, and BHER recognizing their exceptional work and the opportunity to present their paper at a CARFMS conference or virtual event. Submissions may address any issue relevant to refugee and forced migration studies in Canada or elsewhere.

The deadline for the annual competition is March 30, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements for the SEC Contest:

Must be enrolled in Canadian university or have graduated within the last three years and must be resident in Canada. Participants must be the sole author of the submitted work.

Eligibility Requirements for the LEDA Contest:

Must have lived experience of forced migration within the last 15 years. Participants must currently reside outside of Canada. Participants must be the sole author of the submitted work.

Submission Requirements:

Papers must be submitted online:��ǰ���
Papers may be submitted in either English or French.
Papers must not exceed 7,500 words. Please use 12-point font, double-space, and standard margins.
Submissions must include an abstract of no more than 150 words, setting out the main arguments or findings of the paper.
LEDA submissions must include (on a separate page) a short biography of no more than 150 words, including a description of the context in which the applicant has lived experience of forced migration.
Papers should follow appropriate referencing conventions (e.g., APA, Chicago).

Submissions that do not meet the basic editorial guidelines will not be reviewed by the assessment committee. Participants are limited entering one or the other contest but not both.

The papers will be evaluated through an anonymous review process. Please do not include any identifying information in the paper.

Applicants may only enter one submission in either the CARFMS Lived Experiences of Displacement Essay Contest or the CARFMS Student Essay Contest.

Composition of the evaluation committee will be as follows: 2 members from CARFMS, 1 community research partner with lived experience of displacement (recommended by LERRN), 1 representative from LERRN, and 1 representative from BHER. In following years, the community research partner position will be filled (if so desired) by the previous emerging scholar winner.

Any questions should be directed to:

Dr. Anna Purkey, Program Director &��Associate Professor of Human Rights, United College at the University of Waterloo,��apurkey@uwaterloo.ca.

Project Assistant (Learning Assistant) – English and French speakers – Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law

AyseKarabag — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:14:42 +0000

Location: remote/home-based with reliable internet connection

Contractual modality: 12 months consultancy contract with the possibility of extension

Remuneration: Euro 1,100 to 1,500/month

Deadline for applications: 10th of November 2024

Background of the Institute

The��is an independent, non-profit, humanitarian association��founded in 1970 in Sanremo, Italy. The Institute organizes training courses in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights, refugee law, and related issues and promotes dialogue by organizing international conferences, meetings, and seminars of high-level government officials, scholars, and practitioners.

The mission of the��is to enhance the knowledge and skills of government officials, international organizations, civil society representatives, and academics involved in working with individuals in need of protection, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), stateless individuals, and migrants. Through its capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of experiences, the Department advocates for preserving human rights, thus complementing and augmenting the efforts of various stakeholders in the protection field.

The Institute enjoys a consultative status at ECOSOC, a participatory status at the Council of Europe, and observer status at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ExCom, and with the International Organization for Migration.

Purpose of the role

By closely working with Course Coordinators, the Project Assistant (Learning Assistant) will provide overall support in planning, organizing, and carrying out courses and initiatives implemented by the Department. The Project Assistant is responsible for collecting data/research, graphic designing, preparing PowerPoint presentations, setting up and updating the Online Learning Platform, and providing technical and administrative support during course and initiative implementation.

Primary duties responsibilities

Supports course and initiatives planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up activities.
Contributes to developing, updating, and managing the Online Learning Platform.
Instructs the facilitators on the online learning tools used for the online courses, such as Zoom for Education and Moodle.
Contributes to the research, design, and preparation of modules and learning sessions.
Supports the Coordinators in the design of new courses and updating materials and teaching methodologies for existing ones.
Conducts research and prepares reports, graphic materials/infographics on the current situation and statistics related to refugees, internally displaced persons, stateless people, and migrants worldwide.
Supports the design of PowerPoint, Canva, and other presentation tools.
Assists in managing public information regarding the courses (including online presence and social media visibility).
Follows up with participants during and after the courses, providing feedback on assignments based on pre-defined answer keys or responses to questions posed throughout the workshops.
Assists in opening, closing, and moderating sessions for online and face-to-face courses.
Supports the Admission team of the Institute in their correspondence related to the courses.
Supports in translations needed (e.g., correspondence with participants, course content, broadcasts).
Conducts any other task relevant to the Department’s program as assigned by the coordinators.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Required

University degree in social sciences focusing on Educational Science, Training for Adults, Digital Learning/Digital Communication, Graphic Design, and/or Instructional Design.
Fluency in English and French (both verbal and written).
Experience in organizing online courses and in-person events.
Knowledge of online learning tools and digital communications platforms, such as Canva, Moodle, Zoom for Education, and Articulate 360.
Strong skills and experience in graphic design.
Strong organization and communication (written and oral) skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
Ability to set schedules, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work as part of a team in an international environment.

Desirable

Experience in digital content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design, and editing.
Working knowledge of other UN languages, such as Arabic, Spanish, and Russian.
Experience in instructional design of learning programs and teaching methodologies.
Background or lived experience on forced displacement or statelessness.
Motivation and passion for working in an organization supporting the protection of refugees, internally displaced people, stateless persons, and migrants.
Experience working directly with people needing protection and groups with specific needs.

How to apply and selection process

Please submit your CV and the motivation letter through this form at��
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews and other relevant assessments.
The Institute may begin the interview process before the application deadline should suitable candidates be identified.

The Institute is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, or other status. Applications of persons with displacement backgrounds are particularly welcome.

Project Assistant (Learning Assistant) – English and Arabic speakers – Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law

AyseKarabag — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:12:24 +0000