8th International Balkan Summer School: Religion, Nationalism, and Identity in the Balkans after 2000: Obstacles and Negotiated Outcomes

8th International Balkan Summer School

Religion, Nationalism, and Identity in the Balkans after 2000: Obstacles and Negotiated Outcomes
July 06-12, 2026, Skopje/N. Macedonia
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The International Balkan Summer School, titled “Religion, Nationalism, and Identity in the Balkans after 2000: Obstacles and Negotiated Outcomes,” offers a unique space for postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, and researchers to come together and reflect on the complex realities shaping the Balkans today. In an engaging and collaborative environment, participants will explore how religion, nationalism, and identity continue to influence societies across the region, especially in the context of migration, memory politics, and state-building. Through experts lectures, interactive panels, and workshops, the program encourages open dialogue, critical thinking, and meaningful exchange across disciplines.

Beyond academic discussion, the Summer School is designed to support participants’ professional growth by strengthening research and academic writing skills while fostering valuable connections with scholars and peers from different backgrounds. Applicants are invited to submit a proposal related to the program’s theme, which will be evaluated through a blind peer-review process to ensure high academic standards. Selected papers presented during the program will be published by the IDEFE Publication, giving participants the opportunity to share their work with a wider scholarly community and contribute to ongoing debates about the region’s contemporary transformations.
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Important dates:

April 15, 2026 – Deadline for proposal submission

April 25, 2026 – Announcement of accepted proposals

June 25, 2026 – Deadline for full paper submission

July 01, 2026 – Announcement of the IBSS program

July 06-12, 2026 (Monday-Sunday) – Implementation of the IBSS

November 10, 2026 – Publication of the selected papers
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Registration and Submission Link: https://forms.gle/ZoNHKoPgvu4QoqX47

For further information visit: https://balkansummerschool.com/

Contact us: info@balkanfoundation.com