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 in 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
phone: +43-1 319 72 58-32

Further information can be found here.