Research

Our research addresses gaps in knowledge, offers critical perspectives, and supports progressive legal and policy development in line with international law. We also aim to facilitate and advance the growing international field of statelessness studies.

Research Highlights

Understanding Statelessness in Australia

The report 'Understanding Statelessness in Australia' documents the findings and recommendations of the first comprehensive study of statelessness in Australia.
Statelessness and Citizenship Review

An online journal established by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness and the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI).
Visiting Fellowship Scheme

An opportunity for statelessness scholars to engage with the work of the Centre and to strengthen international research collaborations. Applications for 2026 are now open.
Statelessness in the Context of Climate Change

Overview of our research and other activities on statelessness in the context of climate change.

Research projects Publications

Supporting and enabling research

Featured content

Critical Statelessness Studies Blog

Short reflective pieces by individuals working on statelessness from a critical perspective.

Global PhDs on Statelessness

Network of PhD students and Doctoral researchers engaged on issues of citizenship and statelessness around the world.

Statelessness and Citizenship Reading Group

The Statelessness Reading Group takes place monthly on Wednesday afternoons during University semesters.

Statelessness Asia-Pacific Research Network

The Statelessness Asia-Pacific (SAP) Research Network is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers working on statelessness issues in the Asia Pacific region.

Melbourne Law School

Graduate research

Meet the students currently undertaking PhD studies at PMCS.

Meet our graduate researchers