Shorts

Quick to read and rich in practical value.

Shorts are concise, accessible insights designed to bridge the gap between research and action.

Research Shorts translate complex research into focused summaries, giving policymakers clear insights to inform decisions and tackle pressing challenges effectively.

Engagement Shorts provide practical strategies and innovative ideas to help researchers effectively communicate and connect with policymakers and other stakeholders.

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Why small towns have big refugee integration challenges

Politicization is a major hurdle in the development of refugee and migrants’ integration policies in small localities. The EU and national and regional policymakers need to address local political opposition to migration for the future of social cohesion in the EU

Why is the social inclusion of migrant children in Europe so challenging? New indicators shed light

Based on research with 25,000 children, the IMMERSE project identifies migrant children’s needs and tools for integration in Europe.

Uncertainty around future migration is here to stay. Here is how we can deal with it.

Despite progress in data collection, future migration in Europe is uncertain. QuantMig offers 5 key findings to guide research and policy.

Three ways EU mobility policies and their implementation treat Asians unequally

Asians, the EU’s second-largest migrant group, drive economies but face unequal treatment under EU mobility policies and practices.

How to address the vulnerabilities faced by migrants when seeking protection

Addressing migrant vulnerabilities needs a holistic, rights-based approach that considers their lived experiences and context-specific challenges.

How to communicate your research? Meet one-on-one

You might think that viral social media posts are the key ways to grab attention, but you shouldn’t overlook the power of connecting with individuals.

How a small organisation can impact significant policy change

How did a small think tank shape EU migration policy? This short explores MPG’s journey, from proposals to partnerships and practical tools.

Engaging policymakers: Practical approaches for legal academics

The precision and complexity inherent in legal scholarship can create barriers to understanding for those outside the legal field but these practical tips can help.

Why you should take every opportunity to share your work

How my blog piece changed my way of thinking.

What impact can research have on policy? A look at labour migration governance in Poland

Policymakers are often drawn to approaches that provide tangible, actionable insights. This is where monitoring an make a difference.

Why some migration narratives are successful

Understanding the factors that determine how we think and respond to migration is key to overcoming the most common mistakes.

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Are you going to develop policy recommendations? Tips for Researchers

Policymakers are often drawn to approaches that provide tangible, actionable insights. This is where monitoring an make a difference.

Why immediate access to work, education, and housing matters: lessons from the TPD

Evidence shows that inclusion is most effectively achieved through access to fundamental rights. But how does it happen in practice?

How to improve protection standards? Lessons from EU’s response to the displacement from Ukraine

The EU’s swift, positive response to Ukraine’s displacement sets a precedent for managing large-scale crises.

Why migration studies should use design thinking

Design thinking can foster collaboration between different migration stakeholders and migrants, enabling the creation of practical policies.

Want a method to engage policymakers? Consider monitoring

Policymakers are often drawn to approaches that provide tangible, actionable insights. This is where monitoring an make a difference.

Six practical insights to maximise your research project’s impact

Creating impact in EU Horizon projects is challenging. This short shares strategies to maximize engagement and policy influence.

Internal displacement in Iraq: the role of relevant, iterative and applied research

Influencing policymaking requires more than just data—it demands trust, relevance, and actionable solutions.

How to (not) implement evidence-based policy

What happens after evidence informs policy? This short explores challenges in implementation and lessons for turning policy into practice.

Why development agencies need city partners to address climate mobility

How breaking this pattern can unlock more inclusive, impactful, and future-ready responses.

Why does migration research happen in some places more than others?

Migration research is growing fast, but who gets to shape it?

Should we tackle the ‘root causes’ of migration? Likely, no.

While the hardships that can spur people to migrate cannot be ignored, the well-intended idea of tackling the ‘root causes’ of migration can easily yield misguided policy.