Neele Eilers
Researcher
Neele Eilers is a political scientist specializing in political participation and migration. She studied international relations at the Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, the University of Potsdam, and SOAS University of London. As a research fellow, she led international research projects on political participation, social inequality, and democratic attitudes. In addition, she has worked on projects with local authorities, including on youth participation and access to education for refugees and immigrants.
Tel +49 30. 288 86 59 – 26
eilers@svr-migration.de
Professional background:
- Since 2026 Research assistant at the Expert Council for Integration and Migration (SVR)
- Research Fellow, dpart – Forschung für politische Partizipation gGmbH, Berlin, 2022–2025
- Student assistant, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), EU/Europe Research Group, 2019
- Postgraduate Studies International Politics, Migration and Mobility at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, 2019–2020
- Master’s degree in International Relations (M.A.), Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, and University of Potsdam, 2018–2022
- Freelancer, Department of Municipal Global Partnerships, Engagement Global gGmbH, Bonn, 2015–2020
- Project coordinator for the DAAD project “Start Study” (counselling center for refugees on studying and apprenticeship), University of Bonn, 2017–2018
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology, University of Bonn, 2014–2018
