FULLY FUNDED Workshop on Forced Displacement in Southeast Asia 2026

The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD) at Chiang Mai University is accepting applications for a regional workshop on forced displacement in Southeast Asia, taking place 27 April – 3 May 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The workshop aims to bring together emerging scholars, researchers, and practitioners to examine the complex drivers and impacts of forced displacement across Southeast Asia. Participants will explore issues such as conflict-induced displacement, environmental displacement, and institutional responses to displacement crises across ASEAN countries. The program combines academic discussion, policy analysis, research training, and experiential learning to strengthen regional research collaboration on displacement issues. Participants will engage with leading scholars and practitioners through discussions on regional case studies, humanitarian interventions, and community-led responses addressing displacement challenges. The workshop also includes methodology sessions on research design, ethics in data collection among vulnerable populations, and academic writing development. As part of the program, participants will join a two-day field visit to the Thailand-Myanmar border, providing real-world context to displacement dynamics in the region. After the workshop, participants will prepare a 1500-word essay on a forced displacement issue in Southeast Asia, which may be published as part of an RCSD op-ed series. Eligibility Applicants should: • Be young or mid-career researchers, practitioners, or graduate students • Have experience in research or academic writing • Be interested in issues related to forced displacement or migration in Southeast Asia • Be from Southeast Asian countries or demonstrate research interest in the region Applications from non-Southeast Asian nationals are also welcome, though they may need to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. Benefits Academic Training Participate in research workshops led by regional experts in displacement studies. Field Learning Join a two-day field trip to the Thailand-Myanmar border to examine real-world displacement dynamics. Networking Connect with scholars and practitioners working on migration and humanitarian policy across Southeast Asia. Funding Support Selected participants receive meals during the workshop and limited travel and accommodation support.