FFVT - Fully-funded PhD and Postdoc Colloquium in Forced Migration and Refugee Research 2026

🌍 About the Opportunity

The Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1604 “Production of Migration” and the BMBF-funded project “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Networking and Knowledge Transfer” (FFVT) are offering a fully-funded two-day colloquium in the field of forced migration and refugee research.

Key Details

• Sponsor Organisation: FFVT

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the colloquium will enjoy the following benefits:

• Fully-funded participation, including travel, accommodation, and catering.
• Hosting for approximately 15 participants.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to:

• PhD researchers and early career Postdocs based in Germany.

📄 Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a complete application package consisting of:

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

📊 Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

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

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 15 May, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

For more details, visit the FFVT official website or contact the organisers directly.

• The colloquium will be fully-funded. Travel, accommodation and catering will be covered. We will be able to host around 15 participants.