Second Workshop of Young Scholars from the Global South (WYSGS-2)

Geneva, 30 October to 3 November 2006.

Following the success of the first workshop held in October 2005, the Institute is pleased to announce the second workshop for outstanding young scholars from the Global South specializing in the study of international relations, broadly defined, mainly from the perspectives of history, political science, law, and economics. The aim of the workshop is to help incubate 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. Candidates will typically be nearing completion of their Ph.ds at a southern university. Exceptionally, fresh Ph.ds from southern universities working within the region, and students from the south nearing completion of their Ph.ds on south-related topics at northern universities may be considered. Selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting thematic coherence at the workshop. Selected participants will be expected to present their research at the workshop. English will be the working language.