Summer School 2024

Information

The Summer School is hosted by the Migration Research Center at Koç University (MiReKoc) in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Pompeu Fabra University, Spain. Taking place from June 3 to 14 at the Rumelifeneri Campus in Istanbul, this event promises a comprehensive exploration of crucial themes in the realm of migration and urban studies. Building on the success of the 2023 edition, which delved into cities and international migration with rich conceptual approaches, the 2024 Summer School extends a warm invitation to both practitioners and applied researchers.

The EU-funded Twinning Project BROAD-ER aims for strategic networking and collaboration in the themes of internationalization of cities, their autonomy-building processes, and the detachment of local actors from formal governance. The focus of this year’s program is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging the gap between migration and urban research. While both fields have produced significant scholarship individually, there is a need for a more integrated approach. Participants will have the chance to explore best practices from diverse cities around the globe, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and experience.

Together, let’s bridge the gap between theory and practice, laying the foundation for a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in the migration-urban relationship. We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful event!

The framework of the Summer School will include the following subtopics:

• • Urban Governance and Migration Studies
  • Resilient Cities and Migration Governance Capacities

• • City Typologies

• • Justice in Urban Migration Governance

• • Urban Inequality and Population Diversity

• • Public Space and Diversity

• • Urban Economies and Migration

• • Welfare and Migration

• • Housing Policies and Migration Governance

• • Intersectionality of Urban Challenges

 

More details concerning the program will be announced soon.

Format

The main objective of BROAD-ER Summer School is to encourage collective experience for early career scholars and professionals to work in the field of international urban migration. The programme includes two weeks of lectures, lab sessions and discussion sessions which will be led by distinguished international faculty members and experts in the field. The participants will have the chance of sharing their research agendas and ideas with these scholars in an interactive environment. The language of the Summer School is English. A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the program. Additional requirements including an academic presentation and the submission of an original research paper of at least 7.000 words, will be imposed on those participants who are seeking course credits (3 ECTS).

The format of the Summer School will include:

• • Daily lectures with academics and professionals in relation to the subtopics

• • Plenary sessions with keynote speakers

• • Discussion sessions for participants to present their own research projects

• • Individual and group work assignments

• • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
  • Field trips to Balat, Karaköy, Rahmi Koç Museum

Eligibility

This program is designed for graduate students and PhD candidates, early career researchers, policy analysts, NGO and international organization practitioners, as well as junior experts in the field. BROAD-ER International Summer School does not only offer expanding the knowledge of its participants, but also promises networking opportunities between them and distinguished faculty to enhance both parties’ research agendas. Applications from all over the world are encouraged.

The eligibility criteria are:

A relevant degree or equivalent experience in the field of urban migration studies;

An excellent working knowledge (speaking and writing) of English

Travel

All participants (excluding participants who are awarded scholarships) are kindly requested to organize and cover expenses for their travel to and from İstanbul, as well as their local transportation in Istanbul to Koç University.

Tuition

The fee for the program is 1100 Euros. The fee covers all course materials, social activities, fieldtrips, three meals a day and coffee breaks on lecture days.

The tuition fee for online participation is 500 Euros.

Tuition fee for the students affiliated with institutions from the IMISCOE network, UNIC universities and BROAD-ER partner institutions will be reduced by 30%.

Scholarships

The BROAD-ER International Summer School offers the following scholarships:

• • Scholarships will be funded on a merit basis.

 

• • Scholarships will be given to earthquake victims from Türkiye (that took place in Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding 9 other cities on February 6, 2023) for 1 Turkish citizen and 1 non-Turkish citizen either under refugee status or temporary protection or is an asylum applicant.

• • Scholarships will be funded for young professionals.
• Scholarships for participants from underrepresented backgrounds: Scholarships are available for two participants from underrepresented backgrounds, including those based on race, ethnicity, gender, and more. This scholarship includes flight tickets to and from Istanbul, Turkey.

Scholarships will cover the tuition, lowest-cost travel to Türkiye, all course materials, social activities, three meals a day and coffee breaks on lecture days and they will be awarded to outstanding candidates.

A limited number of partial scholarships of up to 30% off from the tuition fee will be available for selected candidates from low & middle income countries[1]. Applicants who wish to apply for a scholarship should indicate their intention in their motivation letter with a short statement of their financial constraints. Please note that this is a non-profit program and the scholarships will be granted based on the availability of funds upon the completion of the application round. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions. It would be appreciated if the applicants can present the unavailability of funds through their institution.

[1] Based on World Bank Data: https://data.worldbank.org/income-level/low-and-middle-income?view=chart

How to apply?

Please click here for the application form and send the following documents as a single pdf file to [email protected] and [email protected]:

• • A current résumé

• • Proof of English: Following are accepted:

 

• TOEFL and/or IELTS scores
• BA, MA or PhD Diploma from an institution whose language of education is in English
• An official letter signed by a relevant authority stating that the language of education is English
• Publication or thesis in English language

 

• • One reference letter from employer or professor: The letter can be submitted by the applicant or separately e-mailed by the referees

• • Written work sample: Published or unpublished article, book chapter, thesis chapter and/or report preferably on a related migration topic, if applicable

• • A statement of purpose/motivation letter:
    • A paragraph on how you will benefit from this summer school. Please clearly indicate your specific developmental needs (e.g., publishing, reviewing, collaborative research, career issues, getting your first job, methods, etc.). If you will be applying for a full or a partial scholarship up to 30% based on financial hardships, another paragraph describing your fitness for scholarship.
• If you are interested in presenting your work in the Discussion Sessions, please attach the following documents along with your application:
  • • Doctoral/academic program including:

    • Affiliation

    • Main area(s) of studies

    • Name(s) of your supervisor(s)

    • Stage of your PhD work

   

  • Dissertation/on-going research summary: Description of your doctoral dissertation project (around 3 pages), including a title, a precise research question, theoretical framing, empirical research design and preliminary findings, and references. Your description should also clearly convey how data have been collected/analysed, and concisely indicate the academic field to which the thesis aims to contribute.

 

To see the program, click here.

 

Early-bird application: 22 March 2024 (10% discount)

Application Deadline: 23 April 2024 (Extended deadline 3 May 2024)

Announcement of application results: Last week of April 2024

Deadline for confirmation of participation: First week of May 2024

 

If you have any further queries, check out the FAQs guide or please contact the BROAD-ER Summer School Team via [email protected]