MMI

Call for Papers & Abstracts — International Conference on Migration, Mobility, and Integration 2027

The International Conference on Migration, Mobility, and Integration (MMI) invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and doctoral candidates to submit abstracts for presentation in Copenhagen, 28–30 May 2027.

This call for papers in migration and integration is open to theoretical, empirical, methodological, and practice-based work. If you have a study, a comparative or policy analysis, a legal argument, an ethnography, a programme evaluation, or a systematic review on how people move, settle, and belong, it belongs here.

What we are looking for. Original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under review at another venue. We are equally interested in findings that complicate prevailing narratives — from any direction. Migration research is too often read for the conclusion it supports; MMI reads it for the quality of the evidence. Policy and practice-based submissions are welcome on the same terms as research.

What submission involves. Send a 200–250 word abstract with 3–5 keywords through the online submission form. No fee is charged to submit. Your abstract is reviewed double-blind by the Scientific Committee and you receive a decision by email within 7–14 business days.

What acceptance gives you. A presentation slot in your chosen format, publication of your abstract in the Conference Abstract Book with an ISBN, and the option — never the obligation — to submit a full paper afterwards for the Conference Proceedings (ISSN, DOI, Google Scholar).

Submissions are welcome from every region — countries of origin, transit, and destination alike. Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are strongly encouraged.

Scientific Committee reviewCommitted to academic quality and credibility
Double-blind peer reviewiThenticate screened
ISBN Abstract BookProceedings with ISSN & DOI

Call for papers

Conference tracks & topics

Eighteen tracks spanning migration, mobility and integration. Related but unlisted topics are welcome.

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Formats

Ways to Present

  • Presenter

    Present your research orally, as a poster, or live online. Every format goes through the same double-blind review and carries the same publication options.

    Mode of Presentation

  • Listener

    Attend every session, join the discussions and take the guided Copenhagen tour, without presenting a paper.

    Join as a Listener

Peer review

How Your Submission Is Reviewed

  1. 01
    Screening. Your abstract is checked against the conference tracks and for completeness.
  2. 02
    Plagiarism check. All submissions are screened with Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate).
  3. 03
    Double-blind review. Two or more Scientific Committee members review your work without seeing author identities.
  4. 04
    Decision. You receive an email decision within 7–14 business days of submission.
Evaluation criteria

Relevance to conference tracks · originality and contribution · methodological soundness · clarity and structure · ethical conduct · quality of results · referencing · language.

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Deadlines

Important Dates

  1. 7 May2027Abstract submission deadline
  2. 7–14 business daysLaterNotification of acceptance
  3. 18 January2027Early registration closes
  4. 18 May2027Late registration closes
  5. [TBC]2027Programme released
  6. 28–30 May2027The conference, Copenhagen
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What follows

After Acceptance

Your abstract is published in the Conference Abstract Book (ISBN) once you register. After the conference you may — optionally — submit a full paper for the Conference Proceedings (ISSN, Crossref DOI, Google Scholar). Selected full papers may be considered for publication opportunities in Scopus-indexed journals; final acceptance depends on paper quality and the decision of journal editors.

Choosing not to submit a full paper does not affect your abstract’s publication in any way.

Publication details

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 7 May 2027. Submissions after this date are considered only if the call is reopened; contact us to ask.

  • Abstracts must be 200–250 words with 3–5 keywords. Optional full papers must not exceed 12 pages including references and tables.

  • Yes. MMI welcomes practice-based, policy, and case-study submissions, reviewed on the same terms as research.

  • No. Submission is free. Fees apply only at registration.

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