Welcome to the Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies

Forced migration represents one of the key societal challenges of our times. According to UNHCR estimates, conflict, violence and other crises left a record 110 million people worldwide displaced from their homes by mid-2023, the highest number recorded since World War II (UNHCR, 2023). The climate crisis is also driving displacement whilst making it more difficult for those who are forced to flee.

The main aim of the Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies (TCFMS), is to foster inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research, and develop teaching and training in relation to forced migration. The Centre aims to bridge scholarship, teaching, policy and practice through developing a collaborative community of researchers, practitioners, and experts by experience, in order to seek funding opportunities, develop teaching and training modules and programmes, disseminate research findings and promote networking initiatives.

The Centre will also develop research collaborations between colleagues from Trinity College Dublin and other higher education institutions as well as civic society groups and the community and voluntary sectors and build knowledge and understanding which will ultimately help to improve the lives of those who have been forcibly displaced. Teaching and training delivery will be research-led, collaborative and co-created where this is ethically appropriate.

PhD Scholarships: 'Refugee-Thrive' Project

Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies announces Interdisciplinary PhD Opportunities

The Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies has secured funding for four PhD scholarships through the 2025-26 Trinity Research Doctorate Award Group Based Projects scheme. The scholarships support the innovative 'Refugee-Thrive: Building trauma-informed refugee resilience to strengthen inclusive societies' project.

Dr. Rachel Hoare, Director of the Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies, leads this interdisciplinary initiative with colleagues from multiple schools: English; Law; Linguistics, Speech and Communication Studies; Medicine; Nursing and Midwifery; Religion, Theology and Peace Studies; and Social Sciences and Philosophy.

Applications Now Open

Four funded PhD positions are available:

1. Refugee Children in Irish Schools
2. Linguistics and English Literature Focus
3. Law and Refugee Rights
4. Peace Studies and Refugee Integration

Application Deadline: 12 June 2025 (23:59 IST)

Contact details for each position are available through the links above.