To celebrate its 100-year anniversary, the Institute for Ethnic Studies invites academics from across the globe to submit abstracts for papers they would like to present at our international conference titled The Importance of Exploring Ethnicity in the 21st Century.
The aim of this conference is to provide a platform for discussing emerging ideas for papers and stimulate critical discussions on a wide range of themes pertaining to ethnicity and diversity in contemporary societies.
We invite presentations that examine the legal status of ethnic communities, ethnic identities in contemporary societies at all levels (international, national, regional, societal, institutional, group, family, and individual), and common research dilemmas in this field.
We welcome proposals for presentations from academics at all career stages that engage with the themes of the conference. Postgraduate students and early career researchers are particularly encouraged to participate.
We particularly welcome contributions on the following topics:
shaping ethnic and linguistic identities in the modern world
instrumentalisation of ethnic identity
the role of minority elites in shaping and/or preserving ethnic identities
ethnic identification and youth engagement
citizenship and identity
legal regulation of the status of ethnic communities
differences in the rights and status of traditional vs. modern (migrant) minorities
individual vs. collective rights
policies regarding citizenship
key issues and dilemmas in managing inter-ethnic relations in contemporary times
the role, importance and position of ethnic studies in contemporary society
the role of minorities in minority research
terminological problems in ethnicity research
integration of scientific disciplines in the field of ethnicity
Target audience
Researchers, lecturers, post-doc students, and PhD students.
Abstracts
Abstracts can be submitted for oral presentations of 20 minutes, which will be followed by a 10-minute discussion.
Submission instructions
Abstracts for presentations should be in English and no longer than 400 words, excluding references and 3–5 keywords. Abstracts should contain the following information:
Aim and research questions
Theoretical framework/area of investigation
Methodological design
(Expected) findings and conclusions
Participants can submit a maximum of one proposal where they are the sole presenter, and one proposal where they are co-presenters. Please note that all presentations are expected to be delivered in English and in person. To submit an abstract, please complete this form.
Publication of papers in Treatises and Documents, Journal of Ethnic Studies
After the conference, participants are invited to submit their papers for publication in Treatises and Documents, Journal of Ethnic Studies, a double-blind peer reviewed international journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics.
Submitted papers must be original, unpublished material and should not be simultaneously under consideration – either in whole or in part – for publication elsewhere. The journal is open access and does not have article processing charges (APCs) nor article submission charges, and all articles submitted undergo language editing before publication.
You can learn more about Treatises and Documents, Journal of Ethnic Studies and its submission standards here.
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Key dates and deadlines
Abstract submissions: 15 December 2024
Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 February 2025
Conference registration: 15 February - 15 March 2025
Payment of conference fee: 31 March 2025
Conference: 15-16 May 2025
Submission of papers for journal publication: June 2025
Registration and registration fee
Registration for the conference will open on 15 February 2025 and close on 15 March 2025.
The registration fee for participating in the conference is €150 and includes
conference participation
refreshments during coffee breaks
lunch on 15 May
The conference dinner on 15 May is optional and therefore not included in the fee.
