Institute for the Study of International Migration
[4] The institute relies for funding on a multitude of government and independent grant-making agencies, including:[5] ISIM conducts research and convenes symposia and conferences on U.S. immigration and refugee law and policies.It offers a certificate program for School of Foreign Service Masters students who have career interests in international migration and humanitarian issues.The certificate program prepares students to work in international migrant organizations, and in government and private agencies specializing in emergency relief, human rights and humanitarian activities.It has an established Visiting Scholars program for academics and graduate students pursuing research on migration and refugee issues.[11] This interdisciplinary program is designed for policy and advocacy professionals with an interest in the social, cultural, economic, and legal ramifications of the movement of peoples between nations.