CfP: 31st Conference of Junior Scholars in the Field of East European Studies

The Annual Conference of Junior Scholars in East European Studies (JOE) will take place from 4–6 July 2024 in Giessen. The conference aims to bring together scholars from various disciplines with a focus on Eastern Europe namely advanced students, Ph.D. candidates, and young scholars who have already completed their doctoral research. The conference encourages all participants to present and discuss their research projects with other prospective scholars and qualified professionals. The convention provides an overview of current research projects on East Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia in the German-speaking area. It enables interdisciplinary exchange and networking among young scholars.

In addition, proposals for panels consisting of three contributions could be suggested. Contributions can be submitted in German and English languages. Passive knowledge of German language is necessary.

The conference is organized by the German Association for East European Studies (DGO), the Research Centre for East European Studies (FSO) at the University of Bremen, the International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), the Giessen Center for Eastern European Studies (GiZo), the Chairs of Eastern European History at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen and the Herder Institute for Historical Researchon
East Central Europe Marburg. The costs for accommodation and catering are
covered by the organizers. Travel expenses will not be refunded.

Suggestions for individual projects:

– An abstract of maximum 400 words which relates to the research question, findings, theoretical approach and method;
– Five key words to summarize the thematic focus;
– Information about the status of the research project and institutional affiliation.

Suggestions for panels:

– Summary of maximum 200 words with the title, topic, and target of the panel;
– Abstracts and information on the individual texts;
– Five key words per abstract to summarize the thematic foci;
– A panel should consist of three speakers and represent at least two different institutions. The moderation is arranged by the organizer.

Please send your abstract(s) by 22 January 2024 to joe-tagung

Selection decisions will be communicated by 15 February 2024.

In the case of acceptance to the conference, you have to submit a German or English-language paper (max. 3.000 words) by 25 May 2024. It will be made accessible to the other participants prior to the conference. Unfortunately, projects that have already been presented cannot be considered.

Finde the full CfP (PDF) here