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Writer's pictureOmran Aburayya

Eur-Asian Border Lab Summer School 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

If you are an Early Career Researcher (ECR) in the social sciences, humanities, or adjacent disciplines, with a passion for border-related research in Europe or Asia, this opportunity is for you. The Border Lab Summer School 2025 invites you to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for a transformative experience where you'll test border theories, engage with global scholars, and receive valuable feedback on your research. Join like-minded peers from around the world to share insights, participate in workshops, and explore the latest methodologies in border studies. This article will dive into details about this exciting opportunity!

 

Programme Summary

  • Host Country: Kyrgyzstan

  • Host Institution: American University of Central Asia (AUCA)

  • Duration: One week, 2-6 June 2025

  • Funding and Coverage: Fully Funded

  • Application Deadline: 5 January 2025

  • Academic Level: Early Career Researchers (PhDs, Postdocs, MA students, advanced undergraduates)

 

The Border Lab Summer Programme Overview

The Eur-Asian Border Lab, in collaboration with AUCA, invites early career researchers in the social sciences and humanities to participate in the Border Lab Summer School 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This week-long programme includes workshops, field trips, and lectures focused on testing border theories and concepts across different regions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, share insights, and receive feedback on their research-in-progress, fostering synergies and advancing theoretical and methodological approaches in border studies.

 

Main Activities

  • Lectures: Expert presentations on recent research and methodologies in border studies.

  • Discussion Groups: In-depth discussions on various border-related topics.

  • Feedback Sessions: Small-group settings for constructive feedback on research-in-progress.

  • Field Trips: On-site visits to explore practical aspects of border studies.

  • Professional Development: Skill-building sessions to enhance research abilities.

 

Benefits and Coverage

  • Travel Reimbursement: Up to 500 EUR for round-trip economy flights or train travel

  • Accommodation: Breakfast included for 6 nights

  • Meals: Summer school lunches provided

 

Eligibility Criteria

  1. PhDs, Postdocs, or other early-stage scholars in the humanities and social sciences working on border-related topics

  2. MA students and advanced undergraduates may be considered

  3. Advanced English proficiency required

  4. Scholars from underrepresented regions, minority groups, and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

 

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted online through the designated online application portal including the following document:

  1. CV information

  2. A statement of motivation (no more than 1000 words), detailing why you want to participate, the writing-in-progress you plan to share, and your research interests in border studies

  3. A short writing sample (no more than 3000 words)


🗓️ Application Deadline: 5 January 2025.

🗓️Participants will be notified by 20 January 2025.


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