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CODESRIA Democratic Governance Institute 2026

Migration Governance: Rethinking Mobility and Democratic Agency in Africa

CODESRIA

Intensive CODESRIA institute in Lagos focused on migration governance, mobility and democratic agency in Africa.

What you need to prepare

Needed at application

  • Completed application form
  • Application letter
  • Institutional/organisational affiliation letter
  • CV
  • Research proposal of no more than 10 pages
  • Two reference letters
  • Passport

Key dates

Application deadline
31 August 2026
Selected applicants notified
11 September 2026
Draft paper due
18 September 2026
Institute
2026-09-28 to 2026-10-09

The Methods Bench take

Best suited for
PhD candidates and early-career scholars with an active research project on migration governance and related democratic questions.
The main hurdle
The 10-page proposal needs to show strong thematic fit with the institute, not just broad interest in governance.
Start early on
Research proposal, affiliation letter and two references.
Watch out for
Categorise this as Training/Institute rather than a conventional research grant.

Before you start, check

  • Confirm thematic fit
  • Secure affiliation letter
  • Request two references
  • Prepare <=10-page proposal

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