Call for Abstracts: Jewish International Students in Global Higher Education: Mobility, Identity, and Belonging

2026-01-21

Journal of International Students (Special Issue) Routledge: Global Student Mobility Series (Edited Volume)

Despite growing attention to diversity in international education, Jewish international students remain underrepresented in the scholarship on global student mobility. This project seeks to advance scholarly understanding of Jewish international students’ experiences across global higher education systems, with attention to mobility patterns, identity negotiation, campus climate, antisemitism, faith and belonging, academic freedom, and geopolitical tensions shaping student life.

This project invites empirical, conceptual, and policy-oriented work that critically examines how Jewish international students navigate transnational education in an era marked by polarization, rising antisemitism, and contested narratives around Israel–Palestine.

Contributors may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Jewish international student mobility patterns and motivations
  • Identity, faith, and belonging on campus
  • Antisemitism, discrimination, and campus climate
  • Jewish students and Israel–Palestine discourse in global universities
  • Interfaith relations and student engagement
  • Academic freedom and freedom of expression
  • Mental health, resilience, and well-being
  • Institutional policies and support structures
  • Comparative and transnational perspectives
Types of Submissions
  • Empirical research (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)
  • Conceptual and theoretical papers
  • Policy and practice analyses
  • Comparative and regional studies
Intended Contribution

This project aims to:

  • Fill a major gap in international education literature
  • Advance equity-centered and identity-informed mobility research
  • Inform institutional practice and global policy discussions
  • Provide a rigorous scholarly platform for Jewish international student studies

Timeline | Submit your abstract here

Abstract Due: June 5, 2026
Full Paper Submission due: September 1, 2026
Final Paper to Publisher: Nov 15, 2026

Recommended Structure
  • Abstract: 120–150 words
  • Introduction & Context: 800–1,000
  • Literature Review: 900–1,100
  • Methodology / Approach: 700–900
  • Findings / Analysis: 1,200–1,400
  • Discussion & Implications: 600–800
  • Conclusion: 300–400
  • References: included within 4,500 words