Dear list-members, apologies for X-posting. *Please help disseminate this call to key individuals and regional associations. Key highlights include:* - *Broad**er** Regional Focus: *Papers related to Central Eurasia are welcome, including topics on Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asia broadly defined (see detailed guidelines below). - *Travel Grants Available **for *a) Travel support, or b) Free accommodation and meals during the conference - *Publication opportunities. Publication of conference papers is not automatic nor mandatory. However, SCOPUS-indexed journals* such as *Cogent Social Sciences (Eurasian Section)* and *Studies of Transition States and Societies* will be present at the conference and offer trainings on article submissions and coaching to help minimize the risk of rejection. - *Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: *sessions designed to facilitate project development, network, contribute to edited volumes, and receive coaching on submitting to journals for special issues. - Keynote speech by Prof Timur Dadabaev (University of Tsukuba) *CFP: ESCAS 2025 Regional Conference – “Moving Central Eurasian Studies ever further: Orthodox vs Unorthodox approaches” (12-15 June 2025)* *Note the Extended Deadline: 5 January 2025 and new dates (12-15 June 2025)* https://centraleurasia.org/escas-2025-regional-conference-jan-5-extended-deadline/ 12-15 June 2025 (note the new dates): Tashkent and Samarkand (Uzbekistan) 12 pre-conference workshops (publications, careers) and official opening (Tashkent) 13 official opening and sessions (Tashkent and on the train to Samarkand – *we will book two whole coaches for all participants **at no additional cost, included in the registration fee*, travel is 2-3 hours so time for one session and social gathering) 14 Panel sessions (Samarkand) 15 Panel sessions (Samarkand) Tentative programme 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June Professional workshops and coaching (publication, methodology, TBA) Conference opening Session 1 Welcome to Samarkand Session 3 Session 5 and 6 Arrival of participants Session 2 Session 4 Session 7 and 8 Informal welcome dinner Train to Samarkand informal dinner Keynote speech Welcome dinner Closing session, future plans, publications *Extended Call for Proposals* The European Society for Central Asian Studies (ESCAS) invites proposals for *individual papers, panels, and round-table discussions* for the *20th ESCAS Conference*, to be held in *Uzbekistan*. In keeping with our *ESCAS traditions*, the conference will adopt a *nomadic format*, taking place in collaboration with *Tashkent State University of Economics *across *multiple cities*. This format will provide participants with opportunities to engage in diverse academic environments and network with colleagues across disciplines. ESCAS aims to serve as an *inclusive academic platform* for scholars with a focus on *Central Eurasian studies*, broadly defined as the region stretching from *Turkey* and the *Caucasus* to *Afghanistan*. This year's theme is deliberately broad to encourage a wide range of submissions, reflecting ESCAS’s commitment to multidisciplinary exploration. We invite contributions from the following fields, but not limited to: - *Humanities*: Archaeology, literature, history, cultural studies - *Social Sciences*: Sociology, political science, international relations, human geography, anthropology, public policy - *Economics*: Economic geography, development studies - *Law*: Legal studies, policy analysis *We also welcome c**ross-Disciplinary Research*: Anthropology, environmental studies, socio-economic transformations and encourage *non-traditional approaches* and papers that bridge social sciences with *life sciences* or *exact sciences* (e.g., medicine, engineering, environmental science). We aim to make the conference a *showcase for research on Central Asia*, fostering *collaborations*, *institutional exchanges*, and *career development* for *young and mid-career researchers*. Accordingly, we welcome proposals addressing the broader Central Eurasian region, including but not limited to: *Turkey, *The *Caucasus, *Post-Soviet *Central Asian Republics, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Afghanistan, **a*djacent regions of *Russia, China, Iran, and South Asia **as well as comparisons with other parts of the world, where relevant* *Submission formats* The programme will feature a range of activities, including: - *Academic Presentations and Panels* - *Roundtables* - *Book Discussions* - *Professional Development Workshops* *Submission Guidelines* Please send the following to: escastudies@protonmail.com (*Backup Email:* escascentralasia@gmail.com NB messages from mail.ru are filtered by protonmail so make sure you write to our gmail as well) *Deadline: 5 January 2025* 1) *Individual Presentations* - Submit a *300-word abstract* and a *short biographical statement*. 2) *Complete Panels **(3-5 speakers, discussant and chair)**. If you are unable to identify a discussant or chair, we can assist in allocating one for you.* Panel proposals should include: - A *panel title* - An abstract of *up to 400 words* - Short biographies and *contact emails* of the convenors, discussant(s), and chair 3) *Book Discussions* - Submit a *300-word abstract* including the name of the presenter and *2 to 3 discussants*. - The book must have been published in *2024 or later*. - Format for submissions: Add *“Book Discussion”* followed by the book title and author (e.g., *Book Discussion: Title by Author*). 4) *Roundtables* - Submit a *400-word rationale* and the names and biographies of all participants. - Roundtables should include: - *1 chair **(we can identify one for you if you cannot find them* - *3 to 5 speakers* *Additional Information* We are preparing a comprehensive programme that will include: - *Professional training sessions* (targeting Central Asian scholars) - *Research networking opportunities* - *Keynote speech by Prof Timur Dadabaev (University of Tsukuba)* - *Cultural activities* in the historical city of *Samarkand* After the conference, we encourage you to explore other incredible destinations in Uzbekistan such as *Bukhara* and *Khiva*. There will also be optional excursions to Nur Ota and Bukhara (we will put you in touch with trusted contacts and agencies if needed). An *information package* will be provided to help plan your travels. *Language of the Presentations* - The primary language of the ESCAS Conference is *English **and Individual paper proposals must be delivered in English.* - Proposals for presentations in other languages are welcome and encouraged as long as the session is ready out of the box (it includes all speakers already and you take care of it). For *panels, roundtables, and book discussions* conducted in a language other than English, please: Indicate the working language in brackets after the title (e.g., [Uzbek], [Russian]); Submit the abstract in *English* followed by the abstract in the non-English language. *Travel Support* To encourage the participation of *early-career researchers* with limited institutional support, ESCAS is pleased to offer, with support from Socio-Lab (Kazakhstan), Dublin City University (Ireland) in the frame of the Horizon Europe programme: *1) **Up to 8 Travel Grants. Maximum of €250 each **(NB: *Travel to *Samarkand* is included in your *registration fee**) * *2) **Free Accommodation. *Available for a *limited number of participants* in both *Tashkent* and *Samarkand*. 3) 10 travel grants (200 USD) for Kazakh scholars connected to Socio-Lab To apply for travel support, please submit, along with your abstract, a *short motivation letter* explaining: a) Your current circumstances (why your institution cannot support you); b) an estimate of your *expected travel costs*. *Note:* Priority may be given to scholars from the region, but applications from all are welcome. If you have the possibility to apply for funding through your institution, we encourage you to do so, as this will allow us to assist scholars without any support. *Additional Contributions* If you wish to contribute in other ways (such as offering a cultural tour, delivering a training session, or hosting a research discussion), please let us know in your submission. 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