Understanding future migration
How does migration that has not yet taken place shape the lives of individuals and the development of societies? Continue reading Understanding future migration
Circumstantial migration: how Gambian journeys to China enrich migration theory
Migration often takes unpredictable turns. This article sets out to find theoretical responses. Continue reading Circumstantial migration: how Gambian journeys to China enrich migration theory
Remittances: eight analytical perspectives
Are remittances over-researched or are they a bountiful source of new insights? Continue reading Remittances: eight analytical perspectives
Spring 2020
The spring is devoted to fieldwork in Cape Verde followed by work on methodology and theory. Continue reading Spring 2020
Pathways to an ERC Grant: Learning from Success and Failure
I applied for an ERC grant, failed, applied again and succeeded. Here I share my insights. Continue reading Pathways to an ERC Grant: Learning from Success and Failure
Conveying capacity, creativity and commitment in an ERC proposal
How can four pages be used to show that you have ‘the intellectual capacity, creativity and commitment’ to deserve a generous research grant? Continue reading Conveying capacity, creativity and commitment in an ERC proposal
Autumn 2019
I am back in Oslo after a year in China and concentrate on wrapping up several pieces of research. Continue reading Autumn 2019
