Published: 15 Jul 2024 487 views
The British Academy and The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) are pleased to announce a call for applications from early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences for the Knowledge Frontiers Symposium. The research collaboration symposium will be held on Thursday 14 – Friday 15 November 2024 in Paris, France.
The symposium aims to encourage international engagement and collaboration among early career researchers based in France and the United Kingdom. It will interrogate different forms of governance – past and present, across scales, geographical and cultural contexts, addressing complex challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, and global pandemics through interdisciplinary perspectives.
It is expected that the theme of Governance will be explored through several avenues at the symposium, such as (but not limited to):
Participants, consisting of approximately 15 early career researchers from each country (within seven years of PhD completion), will have opportunities for in-depth discussions, networking, and collaborative project development. Seed funding will be available for international collaborations formed during the symposium.
The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
Application Deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
Country to study | United Kingdom |
School to study | The British Academy |
Type | Fellowship |
Course to study | View courses |
Sponsor | The British Academy |
Gender | Men and Women |
The symposium covers travel, accommodation, and visa costs. Participants are expected to attend the entire symposium and travel on designated dates.
Eligible applicants must be early career researchers affiliated with research institutions in the UK or France. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's research interest in governance, commitment to interdisciplinary engagement, and potential for career development through symposium participation.
Interested applicants are required to complete an online application form via Flexi-Grant® by Wednesday 11 September, 17:00 BST. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-October.
For more details visit: The British Academy website.