The migration cluster will be devoted to conducting and fostering research on migration in Asia and beyond Asia. In the past decade, despite some rising on the nationalism or localism, globalization is an irreversible given the non-stopping trend of human migration. People migrate from home countries to other countries, or from hometown to other places in same countries, voluntarily or involuntarily. Many people move to multiple places, or return. The move of human population has important social consequences and been put onto government agendas, as well as the interest of scholars and the public.

The purpose of this cluster is to develop theoretical understanding of migration, and to generate empirical findings for policy and public discussion. The cluster will also promote comparative research on migration, and will link Asian, European, and North American researchers strategically to develop a global perspective on migration. Joint collaborative research activities are expected.