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Research

Since its inception, the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) has engaged in various research activities in Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). CMRS research interest is broad and aspires to tackle vast and different issues in the field of international migration.
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Research Priorities

  • The current large displacement in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Migration and refugees in the Euro-Mediterranean space
  • Protection issues (migrant and refugee Rights)
  • The future of labor migration
  • Integration and livelihoods challenges of migrants and refugees

CMRS regularly publishes its research findings as part of the series named Cairo Studies on Migration and Refugees. The series was developed in 2012 till the present, with 15 published studies. Policy briefs are also produced on specific policy issues. Earlier research findings can be found in the CMRS Special Collection at the AUC library

CMRS's research objective is linked to its outreach and training objectives. Most of the center’s research findings are disseminated in international and local conferences and workshops. The findings of most of the research projects are also usually disseminated to the target audience through raising campaigns and/or training sessions.

Its research objective is also linked to its academic program. Students enrolled in the master's or diploma programs are encouraged to apply to CMRS to assist with the research projects of the center. Moreover, persons who are currently pursuing their PhD or interested in carrying out a specific research project as part of their studies or postdoctoral work in the migration or refugee fields can be affiliated with CMRS throughthe AUC Scholars without Stipend Program. Researchers interested in such affiliation should submit a letter of intent and proposal to the director of CMRS.

Research Publications

  • Awad, I and Abdel Fattah, D Studies and Analysis of the Egyptian Labour Market in the Scope of Labour Migration to Germany: English Report and Arabic Report
  • Review of national policy legislative and regulatory frameworks and practice in Egypt: A baseline study on the access of refugees and asylum seekers to the labor market. Read More