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Center for Migration Studies 2025 Immigrant Integration Convening (09/14/25 – 09/16/25)

2025 Immigrant Integration Convening

September 14, 2025 01:00 PM (ET) – September 16, 2025 01:00 PM (ET)

Supporting Migrants and Refugees: Finding Hope in a Time of Peril

The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and Fordham University will host the 2025 Immigrant Integration Convening, Supporting Migrants and Refugees: Finding Hope in a Time of Peril. The 3 day convening will focus on the immigration challenges of today and how the Catholic community can support migrants and refugees to advance human dignity and the common good.

Attendees will include Catholic policy experts, advocates, service providers, parishes, students, and others.

Register for tickets here

The conference fee is $100, which includes meals during the conference program. Discounted rates are available for parishes and parish ministries. Students, Fordham staff and faculty, as well as conference moderators and speakers, may attend the conference free of charge. Discounts and fee waivers are available for those indicating financial need.

Please note that you must register for the full 3-day convening, although you are welcome to only attend some days or sessions at your discretion. A pre-event survey will be sent directly to registrants closer to the time to confirm which elements of the convening’s schedule you plan to attend.

To request a discount or fee waiver or for questions about the conference, please contact Rosalie Wells at rwells@cmsny.org. Speakers and exact locations will be announced at a later date.

IPUMS Population Data Virtual Office Hours (09/17/25)

September 17; 10:00-11:30am CT

Join us for virtual office hours to discuss your questions with IPUMS data experts. In this session, we will be joined by special data guest SHADAC, a leading source of state health policy data and information. SHADAC is widely known for its State Health Compare tool, though IPUMS users may be more familiar with the health insurance unit variables they create for IPUMS USA and IPUMS CPS. Registration is required to attend virtual office hours, but you can drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am CT.

*New* UAPS Webinar – People, Planet, and Policy: Exploring the Nexus of Population Dynamics and Climate Change in Africa on September 18th (Register Deadline 09/16/25)

Join UAPS for an insightful exploration of the complex relationships between population dynamics and climate change across the African continent.

This webinar will examine how demographic trends intersect with environmental challenges and policy responses, offering a comprehensive understanding of one of the most critical issues facing Africa today.

Webinar Details

  • Webinar Date & Time: 18th September 2025 – 14:00 – 15:30 UTC
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Format: Interactive presentation with Q&A session
  • Platform: Zoom Webinar
  • Registration Information: Registration is free and open to all interested participants – click on link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R1CyJlO7SnaQTx0iDdqImg
  • Language: Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and French
  • Registration deadline: 16th September 2025 or when 200 participants limit is reached

NOTE: Only 200 spots available – Register now to secure your place

Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health (Rolling)

Introduction & Purpose

Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), funds research that expands the evidence needed to build a Culture of Health. A Culture of Health is broadly defined as one in which good health and well-being flourish across geographic, demographic, and social sectors; public and private decision-making is guided by the goal of fostering equitable communities; and everyone has the opportunity to make choices that lead to healthy lifestyles. RWJF’s Culture of Health Action Framework, which was developed to catalyze a national movement toward improved health, well-being, and equity, guides E4A’s program strategy.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to applicants that are either institutes of higher education, public entities, or nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations or Type III supporting organizations. Other types of nonprofit and for-profit organizations are also eligible to apply. The Foundation may require additional documentation. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. Submissions from teams that include both U.S. and international members are eligible, but the lead applicant must be based in the United States.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Applicant Webinar
We hosted an applicant webinar on April 12, 2019.

During the webinar, we:

  • Reviewed our updated Call for Proposals and the different phases in the application process;
  • Discussed what it means to be an E4A grantee;
  • Hosted a live Q&A period with participants.

A recording is available here.

Since applications are accepted on a rolling basis, there is no deadline for submission. Generally, applicants can expect to be notified within 6-9 weeks of their LOI submission. Applicants invited to the full proposal stage will have 2 months to submit their proposal once they receive notification. Full proposal funding decisions will generally be made within 6-9 weeks of the submission deadline.

Total Awards

There is not an explicit range for allowable budget requests. You should request the amount of funding you will need to complete your proposed research project – including both direct and indirect costs for the entire duration of your study. Typical grant durations may be up to 36 months, with some exceptions when durations of up to 48 months are justified. Visit the Grantee section of our website for a sense of the number and size of grants funded by E4A at http://www.evidenceforaction.org/grantees.

Share Your Story: Federal Grant Terminations and Data Restrictions

The Population Association of America (PAA) has updated the form used to collect details, on an ongoing basis, from members who have been adversely affected by actions taken by the Administration, including federal grant terminations and data restrictions. The revised form provides guidance and encourages individuals to share their stories, which will be featured in a regular newsletter designed to educate policymakers and the public about the consequences of these federal actions.

Please feel free to share this form with your colleagues. If you have questions, please contact Mary Jo Mitchell, PAA/APC Government Affairs Director.

 

Survey on Federal Data Use and Repositories

Recently, the Office of Research sponsored a panel and discussion on the challenges surrounding the loss of data, including data that is removed from publicly available sites, national surveys that are canceled, and standard survey measures or data changed for non-scientific reasons. In addition, the UW Libraries has been actively engaged in helping researchers find and preserve data. This survey, created jointly by the UW Faculty Council on Research (FCR), the UW Libraries, and the Office of Research, seeks to learn more about your research needs in this domain of concerns and challenges. FCR, the Office of Research, and the UW Libraries will summarize the results from this survey over the summer and present to the Faculty Senate in AUT 2025. We will use the survey results to inform efforts to safeguard data needed for research and to educate the UW community on alternative locations for accessing and securely storing data.