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The 9th Young Scholars Forum on Central and Southeastern Europe 2024 “Regions as Drivers of European Integration” takes place in Vienna, Austria between 4 and 8 December 2024. Organised and hosted by the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM), the Forum invites young, earlystage students and researchers from across Europe to present their research, fostering transnational dialogue and cooperation across borders. Aligned with the IDM’s vision and mission of promoting democracy, freedom, and human rights through regional collaboration, the Forum aims to advance the research on European integration by examining the pivotal role of regions. Participants will engage in expert-led panels, explore themes such as decentralised governance and macro-regional strategies, and partake in a vibrant social programme, while enhancing their academic and professional networks.
The first two days of the Forum involves four thematic panels moderated by experts, the third day is designated for further exchange among participants during a thematically appropriate social programme in Vienna and Lower Austria.
Aims of the Forum
- Promoting and encouraging young scholars to engage with Central and Southeastern Europe
- Presentation of young scholars’ research to a wider public
- Exchange among young and more advanced researchers on topics, methods, sources and results
- Networking with established experts from the field
- Facilitating mobility within the region
- Providing cultural programme in Vienna and Lower Austria
- Exploring the role and activities of the Government of Lower Austria as one of the federal states of Austria
- Engaging with the project partner ARGE Donauländer (Working Community of the Danube Regions)
- Publication of contributions and results in the IDM scientific journal Der Donauraum
A call for applications is open (deadline 30 September 2024) for a maximum of 20 young scholars working on Central and Southeastern Europe in the fields of peace research and security policy, cultural studies, political sciences, economy, geography, sociology, media studies and history to contribute with their research to the analysis of the afore-mentioned issues.
For more information about the event, the call and the conditions, please consult the source page of this event announcement: https://www.idm.at/events/call-for-participation-9th-young-scholars-forum-on-central-and-southeastern-europe-2024-regions-as-drivers-of-european-integration/