Border Lab Summer School 2025 in Kyrgyzstan (Fully Funded)

Are you a researcher or student passionate about border studies? The Eur-Asian Border Lab Summer School 2025 offers a distinctive, fully funded opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and exchange ideas with leading experts in the field. This five-day program, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from June 2 to June 6, 2025, is designed for advanced undergraduates, MA students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scholars focusing on border-related issues.

Program Overview:

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan  

Dates: June 2-6, 2025  

Duration: 5 days of immersive, collaborative education  

Funding: Fully funded, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and field excursions  

Eligibility: Open to global applicants from diverse academic disciplines within border studies  

Application deadline: January 5, 2025  

Benefits:

• Expert engagement: Participate in discussions with leading scholars and practitioners pioneering research and methodologies in border studies.  
• Networking opportunities: Build enduring relationships with international researchers from various academic and geographical backgrounds.  
• Collaborative learning: Engage in workshops, seminars, and field trips that deepen your understanding of the complexities surrounding borders.  

Financial support:

• Reimbursement for round-trip travel  
• Complete coverage of accommodation and meals  
• Field trips are designed to provide practical insights into border dynamics.  

Eligibility:

This program is designed for advanced undergraduate students, MA and PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career humanities and social sciences scholars focusing on border-related issues. Whether your research pertains to Central Asia or encompasses broader border themes, this initiative offers an excellent platform for learning, collaboration, and making significant contributions to a dynamic field.

Application procedure:

Please submit the following documents via the online portal:

• CV
• Statement of Purpose (maximum 1000 words): Elaborate on your interest in border studies, summarize your current research, and articulate your goals for participating in the program.

Visit the official website to submit your application today.

Application deadline: January 5, 2025  

Summer school dates: June 2-6, 2025  

APPLY FOR THE BORDER LAB SUMMER SCHOOL IN KYRGYZSTAN