Welcome to an exciting research project that delves into the entrepreneurial activities of undocumented immigrants from Brazilian and Indonesian backgrounds living in the Netherlands. This unique project serves two distinct but equally important audiences: master of science students interested in social issues and entrepreneurship who will conduct the research and undocumented entrepreneurs themselves.

Academic opportunities

Are you a master's student passionate about social issues and entrepreneurship? If so, this research project offers you a unique and intellectually stimulating opportunity. Our goal is to provide you with a hands-on experience that combines academic rigor with real-world impact.

Research objectives

Our primary aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how undocumented immigrants from Indonesian and Brazilian backgrounds navigate entrepreneurial opportunities while living in the shadows of Dutch society. Here's what you can expect to explore:

• Livelihood Strategies: Dive into the daily lives of these communities, unraveling their employment, migration, and housing strategies. This aspect blends elements of anthropology and geography, offering a holistic view of their resilience.
• Entrepreneurial Climbing: Investigate how these immigrants proactively establish and maintain connections between legal and illegal social networks. This multidisciplinary approach merges business studies and anthropology to reveal the secrets of their success.
• Transnational Networks: Explore the role of transnational social networks and support from home governments. This dimension, incorporating geography and business studies, sheds light on the global nature of undocumented entrepreneurship.

Methodology

As a student researcher, you'll engage in various methods, including interviews, life histories, observation, and surveys with undocumented migrants. Our comparative approach is innovative and experimental, aiming to identify differences in approaches and success factors among the Indonesian and Brazilian communities.

Undocumented entrepreneurs

We understand that your situation is sensitive, and trust is of utmost importance. Here's why you can trust us:

• University Independence: Our research project is conducted independently by the university, ensuring unbiased findings and recommendations.
• Confidentiality: Your privacy is our priority. All aspects of this research project are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your identities and personal information will be protected.
• Relevance: This research aims to shine a light on the crucial role undocumented entrepreneurship plays in society and the challenges you face. By participating, you contribute to a better understanding of your experiences, ultimately advocating for change and recognition.

Conclusion

This research project is a bridge between academia and the real world, offering master's students an incredible learning experience while providing a voice and understanding to undocumented entrepreneurs. We invite you to embark on this journey with us, making a difference in the lives of those living in the shadows of society.

Join us

Are you a master's student eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and gain valuable insights into undocumented entrepreneurship? Whether you're interested in the Brazilian or Indonesian community or have ideas for a different focus, we welcome your participation. You can send an email to: 

Period: 01/11/2022 to 31/10/2025

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• Funding: Funded by the European Union (ERC Grant: REPAIR 101115769)
• Project Website: https://www.reparationsresearch.eu/ 
• X account:  https://twitter.com/reparationsres 
• Team members: Felix Stein (PI), Hanna Horváth
• Project duration: 2024-2029

​​​​​​​Reparations have become a popular demand around the world. Especially disenfranchised groups and countries in the Global South increasingly call for reparations. They ask for apologies for past harm, symbolic and institutional measures that recognize and prevent such harm, and – sometimes – for monetary payments.

Reparations are part of broader efforts to create a more just economy. They are meant to respond to environmental pollution, mitigate the worst effects of climate change, compensate for infectious disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks, and bring some degree of justice for indigenous peoples and other minorities.

Our research project studies new calls for reparations that address global development challenges. It compares reparations for infectious disease outbreaks, climate change, and toxic environments. The project’s research objectives are:

1. Compare how reparations payments are established, implemented and received as part of addressing these global development challenges
2. Learn what these payments teach us about reparations in development, from an economic, moral and political perspective
3. Identify what these payments can tell us about economic life more generally.