Aims:

• Promoting and encouraging young scientists to engage in the regions of Central and South East Europe;
• Presentation of innovative research to a wider public;
• Exchange between young and more advanced researchers on topics, methods, sources and results;
• Networking;
• Furthering mobility within the region;
• Publication of contributions and results.

Target group:

Young scientists dealing with Central and South East Europe in the fields of cultural studies, history, European ethnology, media studies, political sciences, geography and sociology.

Applications for participation may be handed in by e-mail by May 15, 2012 and have to include a full academic CV and an abstract (max. 1 page) of the research project/paper that shall be presented and discussed at the symposium.

Costs for travel expenses and accommodation will be reimbursed by the IDM.

Language: English and German (German speaking applicants can submit their applications also in German language).

Please send applications to:
Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)
Mag. David Zuser
e-mail: d.zuser@idm.at
phone: +43-1 319 72 58-21

For further information please download the attachement below, or go to: http://www.idm.at/projekte/young_scientists_forum__ysf_/III-Young-Scientists-Forum-YSF-2012--a1050.html