Aims of the project:

• Motivation and reinforcement of young scientists to engage in the region Central and South East Europe;
• Presentation of research projects for the public;
• Promoting exchange of information and creation of networking;
• Promotion of mobility;
• Publication of the lectures in a well-known journal.

Target group:

Young scientists from/residing in Austria, Central and South East Europe dealing with South East Europe in the fields of economics, geography, history, law, political sciences and sociology.

Date and location:
The symposium will take place in December 4-6, 2008 in Vienna.

Program:

• Lectures by high level experts and young scientists;
• Presentation of research papers/projects prepared by the participants;
• (Plenary) discussions;
• Information on EU measures of promotion of science;
• Excursion on the December 6

Applications:
Applications for participation may be handed in by e-mail until April 1, 2008 and should include a CV and an abstract (2 pages) of the research project/paper that shall be presented and discussed at the symposium.
Subsidy for travel expenses can be granted in selected cases.
Low-budget accommodation is organised by IDM, the costs can be granted in selected cases.

Language: English

Applications should be sent to:
Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)
Ms. Gejsi Plaku
e-mail: g.plaku@idm.at