Research project

MIGRATION MANAGEMENT) – EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES (UMIP) IP-UNST-50

An interdisciplinary research project examining how migration is governed across legal, social, political and security dimensions. We review current practice and propose evidence-based improvements for Croatia and the EU.

About the project Project activities

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Researchers: 12Researchers
Disciplines: 6Disciplines
Months duration: 48Months duration
Partner institutions: 4Partner institutions

About project

This work/research was funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU) within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Croatia 2021–2026 (NRRP), through the institutional project of the University of Split, IP-UNIST-50, approved by the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of the Republic of Croatia.

Why this research

Existing research in Croatia has largely addressed the philosophical and political aspects of migration. We widen the lens to the full governance system.

Interdisciplinary approach

Legal, sociological, political, philological, security and communication perspectives are combined to understand every segment of migration governance.

Expected outcomes

A synthesis of findings into concrete proposals and recommendations for more effective and sustainable migration policies aligned with the EU acquis.

“Effective migration governance requires more than policy on paper — it depends on the norms, institutions and decision-making processes that turn intention into practice.”

News related to the project

Announcements, meetings and updates from the project team.

Project members gathered around the table in the Council Chamber of the Faculty of Law in Split during the second working meeting.

27 April 2026Meeting

II. working meeting of the project members held

The second working meeting was held in person at the Faculty of Law in Split, discussing databases, literature, round-table topics and potential stakeholders.

Microsoft Teams calendar showing the online project meeting scheduled for 15 January 2026.

15 January 2026Meeting

I. working meeting of project members held

The I. working meeting was held online via MS Teams, covering the work plan, financial plan, project websites and dissemination activities.

University of Split folder next to the signed institutional research project agreement for UMIP.

4 February 2025Announcement

Ceremonial award of the Agreement on the Implementation of Institutional Research Projects of the University of Split

The University of Split ceremonially awarded agreements for 59 institutional research projects. The Faculty of Law in Split contracted three projects, including UMIP.