KDI School Migration Research Workshop

November 13, 2026  |  KDI School, Sejong, South Korea

Workshop Overview

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Now in its second year, the KDI School Migration Research Workshop aims to advance empirical research on migration and to foster a scholarly community working on migration-related topics.

We invite papers or extended abstracts on migration broadly defined as human movement across or within national borders. Submissions may address any topic related to migration using empirical approaches. Scholars from all disciplines and career stages are encouraged to apply.

Submission Guidelines

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■ All submissions must be in English.

■ The conference will be fully in-person and remote presentations will not be considered.

■ You may submit either a complete paper or an extended abstract.

Application Timeline

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Submission Deadline: September 13, 2026

Decision Notification: October 2, 2026

How to Apply: Please submit your paper or extended abstract via the link below by September 13, 2026.

https://forms.gle/YrFkfFs9kS8NpzfP6

Presentation

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Authors of accepted papers are expected to present in person at the workshop on November 13, 2026 at KDI School.

Inquiries

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For inquiries, please contact kdis.migration@gmail.com, or reach out to any of the organizers: Chungeun Yoon, Jinseong Park, Trinh Pham, Dongkyu Yang, and David Sungho Park (KDI School)