CfP: Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Moldova 2026
‘Moldova – Region and Republic: History and Memory’

Bălți (Republic of Moldova), 19 May 2026

The seminar is part of the International Forum Moldova, which will take place from May 18 to 22
May 2026.

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Location:

Universitatea de Stat ‘Alecu Russo’ din Bălți, Strada Pușkin 28, 3100 Bălți, Republic of Moldova

Organisers:

Konrad Adenauer Foundation – Republic of Moldova; Institute for German Culture and History in Southeast Europe (IKGS) at LMU Munich in cooperation with Universitatea de Stat ‘Alecu Russo’ din Bălți

Format:

Face-to-face event, 19 May 2026

Application deadline:

31 March 2026

Objectives:

The seminar is aimed at young researchers in the humanities and cultural studies who are working on their theses on the historical region of Moldavia and/or the Republic of Moldova. This year, topics dealing with aspects of memory culture are particularly welcome. Short presentations will provide insights into the current state of research.

The objectives are

1. an interdisciplinary thematic and methodological exchange between participants and
   invited experts;
2. the establishment of a professional network of young researchers from Moldova,
   Germany and other countries;
3. the publication of the projects on the website of the International Forum Moldova with
   the possibility of subsequent publication in academic journals.
   

Coordination:

Prof. Dr. Svetlana Suveica, University of Regensburg
Dr. Josef Sallanz, Universitatea Pedagogică de Stat „Ion Creangă“, Chișinău
PD Dr. Tobias Weger, IKGS Munich

Working languages:

German, Romanian and English

How to apply:

Please send the following documents in German, Romanian or English by 31 March 2026:

• a brief description of your project (half a page),
• a CV,
• a copy of your degree certificate

to: weger@ikgs.de

Important information:

The organisers will cover the costs of accommodation, meals and local transfers. We assume that travel expenses will be covered by the supervising university/research institution; if this is not possible, please be sure to indicate this in your application. In exceptional cases, travel expenses may also be covered.

Schedule:

• Arrival day in Chișinău: 18 May 2026, overnight stay in Chișinău
• On 19 May, morning transfer from Chișinău to Bălți and junior researcher seminar,
  overnight stay in Bălți
• On 20 May, excursion and return to Chișinău in the evening, overnight stay in Chișinău