5th Global South Workshop
CALL FOR APPLICATION - 5th Global South Workshop
4-8 October 2010
About the Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a
world renowned graduate school of teaching and research in these
fields. It was created in 2008 by the merger of the Graduate Institute
of International Studies, Europe’s oldest institute of international
studies (founded 1927), and the Graduate Institute of Development
Studies, one of Europe’s first institutes devoted to the study of
development (founded 1961). The Institute plays host to a diversified
and vibrant body of students and faculty.
The 5th Global South Workshop (4-8 October 2010, Geneva) Following the
success of four previous workshops, we are pleased to announce the 5th
Global South Workshop from 4-8 October 2010 in Geneva. This workshop
is open to outstanding doctoral students from the global south
pursuing advanced graduate research in areas bridging the fields of
international studies and development studies, broadly defined, and
working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics
and political science, and economics. Scholars specializing in
conflict, post-conflict societies, migration, and governance are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The main aim of the workshop is to help build a network of young
scholars from southern countries by providing them opportunities to
interact and share experiences with fellow scholars from the south,
and develop collaborative frameworks and projects that may help
advance the salience of southern perspectives in their fields and
disciplines.
Participants will be expected to present their research at the
workshop. They will also have opportunities for professional
interaction with faculty and research students at the Graduate
Institute, and with international and non-governmental organizations
in Geneva. English will be the working language.
Participants from outside Geneva will be provided accommodation and
receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Institute will
also cover return excursion fares for participants enrolled at
southern universities.
Condition for Application
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Eligible candidates must be nearing completion of their Ph.Ds at a
Southern university;
- The research topic must be relevant to one of the Institute’s
domains of specialisation;
- Topics dealing with the Institute’s priority research areas are
particularly welcome;
- Knowledge of English is essential.
Selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being
equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting thematic
coherence and regional diversity at the workshop.
Interested candidates satisfying the above criteria may e-mail the
following application package:
- Application form including a CV and a letter motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- a 2000-word summary of the PhD project and a draft chapter outline
Download the application package to
http://graduateinstitute.ch/southworkshop
Deadline for application: 15 May 2010
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted towards the end of June
2010.
Global South Workshop
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
P.O Box 136
1211 Geneva 21
Tel: (+41 22) 208 57 62
Fax: (+41 22) 908 57 10
Email: southworkshop@graduateinstitute.ch
Visit the website at http://graduateinstitute.ch/southworkshop
4-8 October 2010
About the Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a
world renowned graduate school of teaching and research in these
fields. It was created in 2008 by the merger of the Graduate Institute
of International Studies, Europe’s oldest institute of international
studies (founded 1927), and the Graduate Institute of Development
Studies, one of Europe’s first institutes devoted to the study of
development (founded 1961). The Institute plays host to a diversified
and vibrant body of students and faculty.
The 5th Global South Workshop (4-8 October 2010, Geneva) Following the
success of four previous workshops, we are pleased to announce the 5th
Global South Workshop from 4-8 October 2010 in Geneva. This workshop
is open to outstanding doctoral students from the global south
pursuing advanced graduate research in areas bridging the fields of
international studies and development studies, broadly defined, and
working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics
and political science, and economics. Scholars specializing in
conflict, post-conflict societies, migration, and governance are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The main aim of the workshop is to help build a network of young
scholars from southern countries by providing them opportunities to
interact and share experiences with fellow scholars from the south,
and develop collaborative frameworks and projects that may help
advance the salience of southern perspectives in their fields and
disciplines.
Participants will be expected to present their research at the
workshop. They will also have opportunities for professional
interaction with faculty and research students at the Graduate
Institute, and with international and non-governmental organizations
in Geneva. English will be the working language.
Participants from outside Geneva will be provided accommodation and
receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Institute will
also cover return excursion fares for participants enrolled at
southern universities.
Condition for Application
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Eligible candidates must be nearing completion of their Ph.Ds at a
Southern university;
- The research topic must be relevant to one of the Institute’s
domains of specialisation;
- Topics dealing with the Institute’s priority research areas are
particularly welcome;
- Knowledge of English is essential.
Selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being
equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting thematic
coherence and regional diversity at the workshop.
Interested candidates satisfying the above criteria may e-mail the
following application package:
- Application form including a CV and a letter motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- a 2000-word summary of the PhD project and a draft chapter outline
Download the application package to
http://graduateinstitute.ch/southworkshop
Deadline for application: 15 May 2010
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted towards the end of June
2010.
Global South Workshop
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
P.O Box 136
1211 Geneva 21
Tel: (+41 22) 208 57 62
Fax: (+41 22) 908 57 10
Email: southworkshop@graduateinstitute.ch
Visit the website at http://graduateinstitute.ch/southworkshop