Applications are open for a fully funded global summer school on climate change and human mobility in Thailand.
About the Organising Institutions
The Global Summer School on Climate Change and Human Mobility is jointly organised by the Humanitarian Observatory for Policy and Education in Southeast Asia (HOPESEA), the School of Public Policy at Chiang Mai University, the Asian Institute of Technology, and the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Thammasat University. These institutions are recognised for their interdisciplinary engagement in public policy research, governance studies, climate policy development, and migration-related academic initiatives across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Chiang Mai University is one of Thailand’s leading public universities with a strong research focus on environmental policy, sustainability governance, and regional development studies. The Asian Institute of Technology has an international reputation for advanced research in engineering, climate resilience, infrastructure planning, and sustainable development policy frameworks. Meanwhile, Thammasat University contributes expertise in communication policy, journalism, and socio-political research affecting regional mobility and public discourse.
Together, these institutions provide a strong academic platform for interdisciplinary engagement on global climate change challenges and migration governance.
About the Programme
The Global Summer School on Climate Change and Human Mobility is a highly selective international academic programme designed for researchers working at the intersection of environmental change, migration policy, humanitarian governance, and sustainability transitions.
Scheduled from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Thailand, the programme aims to facilitate scholarly exchange among early-career academics and researchers working on climate-induced displacement, migration governance frameworks, and regional adaptation strategies. Participants will engage with leading scholars, policy practitioners, and interdisciplinary experts working on climate resilience and mobility studies.
The programme encourages collaborative research dialogue and promotes comparative understanding of climate mobility challenges across regions.
Nature of Work and Academic Exposure
Participants selected for this summer school will engage in structured academic sessions exploring the legal, policy, and socio-economic dimensions of climate change and human mobility. The programme includes expert-led lectures, thematic workshops, and collaborative research discussions designed to strengthen interdisciplinary understanding of migration governance in climate-affected regions.
Attendees will have the opportunity to present research ideas, discuss manuscript proposals, and refine conceptual frameworks related to climate displacement and environmental migration. Exposure to regional case studies from Southeast Asia will help participants contextualise global migration debates within evolving policy environments.
The programme also promotes academic networking among researchers working on climate justice, sustainability transitions, and humanitarian policy frameworks. Such interactions contribute to long-term collaborative research opportunities and future publication prospects.
Participants will benefit from engagement with comparative perspectives on climate adaptation strategies, institutional policy responses, and emerging governance challenges linked to environmental mobility.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to candidates meeting the following requirements:
PhD candidates, preferably in advanced stages of their doctoral research
Postdoctoral researchers working in relevant academic fields
Early-career faculty members engaged in climate or migration-related research
Independent researchers with demonstrated research experience and publications
Applicants from all regions of the world are eligible to apply.
Candidates should demonstrate strong academic engagement with themes related to climate change, migration governance, environmental policy, sustainability transitions, or humanitarian studies.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Participants selected for this programme will gain advanced exposure to interdisciplinary research frameworks addressing climate change and human mobility challenges. The summer school supports development of comparative analytical perspectives through engagement with regional and global case studies on environmental displacement.
The programme also strengthens academic writing and research presentation skills through manuscript proposal discussions and peer interaction sessions. Exposure to policy-oriented research dialogue helps participants refine methodological approaches relevant to migration governance and climate adaptation studies.
Participants will benefit from networking with international scholars and institutions working on sustainability governance and humanitarian policy research. Such academic engagement enhances opportunities for collaborative publications, research partnerships, and future fellowships.
The programme is particularly valuable for scholars seeking to expand their expertise in climate migration law, environmental governance policy, and international development research.
Duration Mode Location and Financial Support
The summer school will be conducted in Thailand from 4 to 8 May 2026.
Selected participants will receive the following financial support:
Round-trip economy airfare reimbursement to Bangkok up to 15,000 THB
Accommodation for six nights from 3 to 8 May 2026
Daily breakfast and lunch during the programme period
This makes the programme a fully funded international academic training opportunity for eligible candidates.
Important Dates
Programme dates: 4 to 8 May 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest due to the selective nature of the programme.
Who Should Apply
This programme is particularly suitable for:
PhD candidates researching climate change and migration policy
Postdoctoral scholars working on sustainability governance
Early-career faculty members in environmental law or policy studies
Researchers studying humanitarian displacement frameworks
Academics exploring climate justice and adaptation strategies
Independent scholars working on interdisciplinary migration research
Application Procedure
Submit here to apply: hopesea.org.th@gmail.com
Applicants must submit the following documents:
Statement of research interest of up to two pages
Curriculum vitae including publications of up to five pages
Research abstract or manuscript proposal of up to 500 words
For further queries, applicants may contact: yin.y@alumni.cmu.ac.th
