Migration Research to Policy Co-Lab by INNOVATE
Increasing engagement between researchers and policymakers with a research exchange, an engagement hub and a training facility.
Research Projects, Data and Tools
Our latest initiatives and interactive resources
Migration data and insights on pressing migration issues across Europe and beyond
Migration is complex and evolving. It requires rigorous, interdisciplinary research. At the Migration Policy Centre, we conduct in-depth studies on key migration challenges, producing research that informs policy and public debate.
Our projects align with our six core research themes, which examine migration governance, mobility practices, labour markets, rights protection, public attitudes, and the link between research and policy. If you’re new to our work, we encourage you to explore these Research Themes to understand the broader context of our studies.
Here you’ll find an overview of:
✔ Databases & Tools – Interactive resources offering access to migration data and insights.
✔ Ongoing Research Projects – Our latest initiatives, tackling pressing migration issues across Europe and beyond.
Databases and Tools
Repository of Refugee-Led Organisations in Europe
This interactive database maps and amplifies the work of organisations led by forcibly displaced and stateless persons across Europe, aiming to recognise, connect, and strengthen them.
The Ethics of Migration Policy Dilemmas
Exploring the moral and ethical challenges migration policymakers face, from asylum decisions to border enforcement.
Directory of Migration Research Institutions
A database that maps migration research centres across the globe to understand who is driving and defining migration.
Observatory of Public Attitudes to Migration
A collection of resources tracking public attitudes towards migration across countries and time.
Migration Communication Campaigns Dataset
A database of 300+ migration-related public campaigns in Europe.
Global Mobilities Project
First-of-their-kind large global databases that track all types of human mobility.
Featured Research Project
PRIME: Protecting Irregular Migrants in Europe
PRIME is a Horizon Europe-funded international research and policy project that analyses the conditions and politics of irregular migrants in Europe. MPC leads the consortium.
Ongoing Research Projects
Every year, in partnership with leading academic institutions and with funding from governmental organisations, we work on 15+ research projects. Learn about our latest initiatives, tackling pressing migration issues across Europe and beyond.
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