Conference of Junior Scholars in East European Studies

Call for Papers: 33. Tagung Junger Osteuropa-Expert*innen / 33rd Conference of Junior Scholars in the Field of East European Studies (JOE)

The annual Conference of Junior Scholars in East European Studies will take place from 11-13 June 2026 in Hamburg. The conference aims to bring together scholars from various disciplines with a focus on Eastern Europe, namely advanced students, PhD 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 conference 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.

We look forward to receiving your project outlines from the humanities and the social sciences, from law, economics, and related disciplines.

In addition, proposals for panels consisting of three thematically coherent contributions may be suggested. Contributions can be submitted in German and English. Passive knowledge of the German language is necessary as there will be no simultaneous interpretation.

The conference is organized by the German Association for East European Studies (DGO), dem Institute for Slavic Studies along with the professorship for History of Eastern Europe at the University of Hamburg, the professorship for History of Eastern and Central Eastern Europe at the Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, and the Northeast Institute at the University of Hamburg (IKGN). The costs for accommodation and catering are covered by the organizers. Travel expenses will not be refunded.

Suggestions for individual projects:

An abstract of 400 words max. relating the research question, findings, theoretical ap-proach and method;

Five keywords to summarize the thematic focus along with a designation of the region and period of research;

Information about the status of the research project and its institutional affiliation.

Suggestions for panels:

A summary of 200 words max. including the title, topic, and target of the panel;

Abstracts and information on the individual texts (as above);

Five keywords to summarize the thematic focus along with a designation of the region and period of research;

A panel should consist of three speakers and represent at least two different institutions. A chair will be provided by the organizers.

Please send your applications by 15 February 2026 to joe-tagung@dgo-online.org

Selection decisions will be communicated by early March 2026.

In case of acceptance, participants will have to submit a German or English-language paper (3.000 words max.) by 11 May 2026. It will be made accessible to the other participants prior to the conference.

Unfortunately, projects that have already been presented cannot be considered.