Frequently Asked Questions

UBC Myanmar Initiative

Questions about the programme archive, its history, research and fellows.

When was the UBC Myanmar Initiative founded?

The initiative has supported researchers since 2017.

What does the 2021 programme cover?

Ten topical modules about development and governance in Myanmar, plus two research writing and publication workshops.

Who participated in the 2021 programme?

Twenty-two emerging Myanmar-based researchers from universities and civil society organisations.

Are these programmes open for registration?

This is a historical archive-style static template; no current intake is advertised or verified.

Where can I read the research?

Explore the research and publications pages for information about relevant published work.

Explore Related Resources

The 2021 online training program brought together 22 emerging researchers for ten thematic modules and focused writing sessions.

Explore research-capacity training delivered from 2017 to 2019 in partnership with the Yangon University of Economics.

Learn about the programme’s researchers, graduate fellows and visiting scholars.

Research on development and democratization in Myanmar, including collaborative publications and journals.

Meet the organisers, academic collaborators and supporting partners of the UBC Myanmar Initiative.

Contact information for the initiative as published in its archived Who We Are page.