Call For Research Proposals – Emerging Scholars Research Award 2024 (Pakistan)

ICRMS is inviting scholars and researchers to contribute to the shared vision of a world where the rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of their migration status, are upheld and protected through production of primary research and policy recommendations.

Research Themes and Areas

• Education
  • Strategies for Establishing an Inclusive and Secure Learning Environment for Afghan Refugees in Balochistan.
  • Evaluating the Effectiveness and Challenges of Higher Education Interventions for Refugees in Balochistan.
  • Examining the Influence of the Pakistani Curriculum on Refugee Students.
  • Influence of Economic Well-being on Refugee Education Outcomes.
• Livelihood & Market Inclusivity
  • Small and Medium-scale Business Ideas for Financial Inclusivity.
  • Technology and Livelihood: E-commerce and Online Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Refugee Women.
  • Role of Corporate Sector and NGOs in Creating Job Opportunities for Refugees.
• Protection
  • Understanding Social Cohesion between Refugees and Host Communities in Balochistan.
  • Gender, Vulnerability and Refugee experience
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
  • Drinkable Water Conditions and Solutions for Refugees.
  • Implications of Climate Change on Refugees and Proposed Sustainable Solutions.
  • Waste Management Issues and Sustainable Solutions.
• Healthcare
  • Exploring Psychological Issues Related to Migration.
  • Physical and Mental Health Impact of Sports Activities for Refugee Communities.
  • Identification of Infectious Diseases in Refugee Camps.
• Social Welfare
  • Dynamics of Forced Repatriation and its Impact on Refugee Communities.
  • Relationship between Social Acceptability, Cultural Respect, and Preservation of Identity.

Funding Information

• The selected ESRA candidates will receive a grant of 0.2 Million PKR, with 50,000 PKR allocated to the supervisors of the students.

Publication

• ESRA projects are expected to result in a paper published in the International Journal of Refugee, Minority, and Gender Studies, which is affiliated with ICRMS.

Eligibility Criteria

• ESRA is designed for final-year students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees and Fresh graduates. The eligibility criteria include a minimum GPA of 3.5, and for enrolled students, applicants must be in their last year of study. ESRA focuses on supporting innovative and impactful research proposals from emerging scholars.

For more information, visit ICRMS.