Promotion of Think Thank Work on Migration and Socio-Economic Challenges in Morocco (Funded) 2017

Application Deadline: 10th September 2017

Eligible Countries: Countries in the MENA Region and Europe

To Be Taken At (Country): Berlin, Germany and Rabat, Morocco

About the Award: The thematic focus lies on migration and socio-economic challenges in Morocco. This can include, but is not limited to, questions regarding the integration of the informal economic sector, reforms of the education system, Morocco’s challenges as a sending as well as a receiving country of migrants, as well as links between smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist networks.

The project’s objectives are:

• to analyze pressing issues and developments in selected countries and the region as a whole;
• to provide training to develop new as well as to enhance existing policy analysis and advice capacities;
• to network with peers, political decision-makers, and senior experts to exchange experiences and increase visibility and credibility.

Type: Call for Papers, Workshop

Eligibility: 

• The main target group are mid-level professionals from Morocco and Europe who work in the field of policy analysis and advice in think tanks, academic research institutions, or comparable organizations.
• Applicants must have a background that is relevant to the topic and should demonstrate in their application how participating would benefit their professional activities.
• The working language is English. Participation in both workshops and submission of a final paper are mandatory.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 

• The organizers cover accommodation and provide for travel subsidies based on participants’ country of residence.
• Berlin workshop: participants travelling from Morocco may receive a subsidy of up to € 500, participants travelling from the EU one of up to € 200.
• Rabat workshop: participants residing in Morocco are eligible for a subsidy of up to € 50, participants travelling from the EU for a subsidy of up to € 500.
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed separately after each workshop.

Duration of Program: 

Workshop in Berlin: December 7–December 10, 2017

• Two days of topic analysis and discussion with external experts and presentation of first drafts
• Two days of training on policy-paper writing and research

Workshop in Rabat: March 15–March 18, 2018

• Presentation of final papers to the group and relevant decision-makers
• Two days of training on policy advocacy and communication

How to Apply: Applications must include:

• completed application form
• CV (max. three pages)
• letter of motivation

Please send your application to kabis@dgap.org. An application form is available for download below this entry. Kindly note that only complete applications in English can be considered.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: The project is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Robert Bosch Stiftung.