Aims of the project:

-          Promoting and encouraging young scholars to engage with Central and South East Europe;

-          Presentation of research by young scholars to a wider public;

-          Exchange among young and more advanced researchers on topics, methods, sources and results;

-          Networking;

-          Furthering mobility within the region;

-          Publication of contributions and results;

Target group:

Max. 30 Young scholars working on Central and South East Europe in the fields of cultural studies, history, media studies, political sciences, geography, sociology, and economy.  

Date and venue:

The symposium will take place 27 November – 01 December 2018, Vienna, Austria 

Programme:

-          Presentation of research papers/projects by high level experts and young scholars;

-          (Plenary) discussions;

-          Social and cultural programme;

Applications:

Applications for participation may be submitted via e-mail by June 30, 2018  and have to include a full academic CV and an abstract (max. 1 page) of the research paper that shall be presented and discussed at the symposium.

Language: English

Participation fee: € 100,-

Costs for travel expenses (up to € 200,-), board & accommodation (in double rooms, single room is available for € 75,-) will be reimbursed by the IDM.

Please send applications to:

Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)

Mag. Sebastian Schäffer, MA

e-mail: s.schaeffer@idm.at

Website: http://www.idm.at/postgraduates/young-scholars-forum/item/6th-young-scholars-forum-2018