Center on Forced Displacement Research Award
The Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University is dedicated to advancing research, policy, and solutions for communities affected by displacement due to conflict, climate change, and economic instability. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the center works to understand the causes and consequences of forced displacement, support affected populations, and inform global and local responses. By partnering with scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, the center strives to create meaningful impact and advocate for sustainable solutions to one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Center on Forced Displacement Research Award
In collaboration with the BU Center on Forced Displacement, this award supports research on any aspect of forced displacements and associated topics and disciplines. Topics related to forced displacement might include climate migration, borders, statelessness and citizenship, human trafficking, detention/incarceration, deportation, persecution, etc. Students must conduct research with a mentor who is a CFD Affiliate Faculty Member, and they will participate in a workshop series on ethical conduct of research. Awards will be selected from the general UROP applicant pool in fall, spring, and summer funding cycles.