7th Young Scholars Forum on Central and South East Europe, 2-6.12.2020, Vienna, Austria
Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) organizes 7th Young Scholars Forum on Central and South East Europe under the topic “European narratives – in search for common diversity”, from 2–6 December 2020 in Vienna, Austria. The Forum aim is:
■ 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 research contributions in the IDM scientific journal "Der Donauraum".
The 3-day forum will gather 20 young researchers (Master’s degree or higher) from Europe in the fields of peace research and security policy, cultural studies, political sciences, economy, geography, sociology, media studies and history to present and discuss their research work related to the topic of the Forum and exchange ideas as well as establish cooperation among themselves. The first two days expert segment of the conference shall encompass four thematically different panels:
■ Europe as an area of peace and stability
■ Europe as a space of cultural diversity
■ Europe as a global actor
■ If not the EU, is there/has there been an alternative?
The third day is designated to the social programme for networking and exchange among participants.
The research presented and discussed during the Forum will be published in the "Der Donauraum” scientific journal afterwards.
Applications for participation should be submitted in English via e-mail - Mr. Daniel Martínek, d.martinek@idm.at, Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) by September 30, 2020. The organizers of the Forum shall reimburse participants travel costs expenses (up to € 200,-) as well as board & accommodation (single rooms).
More information about the Forum and submission process can be found here.