Conference on The Dynamics of Migration: 19-24 August 2012 ? Geneva, Switzerland

http://www.oikos-international.org/academic/iea/oikos-young-scholars-economics-academy-2012.html
19-24 August 2012 ? Geneva, Switzerland

*Abstract submission deadline: 15 May, 2012*



Download the Call for papers
<http://www.oikos-international.org/fileadmin/oikos-international/international/International_Economics_Academy/2012/Dynamics_of_Migration_CallForPapers.pdf>

The oikos Foundation and The Graduate Institute's Programme for the Study
of Global Migration (Geneva) will convene the second annual Young Scholars
Economics Academy on August 19-24, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Migration is a complex phenomenon that has the potential to transform
individuals and societies by affecting employment, development, culture,
trade, investment, and environment. At the same time, these factors also
influence migration patterns and the lives of migrants. While various
theories have been proposed to explain the causes and effects of migration,
there is still very limited understanding of migration's dynamics.

The Academy provides PhD students and young scholars a global platform to
identify and advance rigorous policy-oriented research on migration and its
multiple causes and effects. We aim to stimulate progress within academic
research and to support scholars to publish in leading international
journals.

 Programme and Faculty

The programme will encompass graduate student presentations, guest
lectures, professional development roundtables and social events. Fellow
students and internationally well-reputed researchers will give feedback:

  - *Katrina Burgess*, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA


  - *Deepti Goel*, Delhi School of Economics, India
  - *Marcelo Olarreaga*, University of Geneva, Switzerland

 Application and Deadlines

To allow in-depth discussions the Academy is limited to *15 PhD students
and young scholars*. The tuition fee is CHF 400, including the total cost
of accommodation, food and excursions.

Your application should contain:
(1)    a proposal abstract of max. 2-3 pages,
(2)    a short curriculum vitae and
(3)    a letter of interest

Please send your application to:

Shailee Pradhan, oikos PhD Fellowship Lab
[email protected]
<http://www.oikos-international.org/academic/iea/oikos-young-scholars-economics-academy-2012.html>

Please submit your application by *15 May 2012*
Applicants will be notified by *30 May 2012*
Final papers must be received by *15 July 2012*
 Travel and Paper Development Grants

1.    Up to three grants (travel, fee, and accommodation) are available for outstanding young scholars coming from developing countries. To apply for
one of these grants, please provide a Letter of Interest and a Reference
Letter from a senior faculty member.
2.    A Paper Development Grant will be given to a selected participant. It
consists of coaching by a faculty member and a 1500 CHF stipend that allows
the recipient to advance her or his work submitted to the academy.
3.    Two of the best papers selected will be published in the Graduate
Institute's Global Migration Research Paper Series.