EuroSEAS Masterclass
PhD masterclass in 2026
In connection with the upcoming EuroSEAS conference in Madrid from 31 August until 4 September 2026, EuroSEAS organizes, in cooperation with the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, a masterclass for a limited number of PhD students who work on Southeast Asia in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The masterclass will take place on 31 August 2026, prior to the conference from 1-3 September 2026.
The selection committee will favor candidates from institutions with a more challenging financial and political environment and with smaller supervisory capacity in the fields of interest.
As in former editions, during the workshop the PhD students are expected either to discuss their research proposal (first-year students) or a key chapter of their thesis (advanced students), and to co-comment on another PhD candidate’s work. A panel of carefully selected senior Southeast Asia scholars covering a broad range of specializations will provide constructive feedback on the submitted materials.
Aim
The aim of this PhD workshop is to bring together young academics from different disciplines focusing on a diverse range of topics concerning Southeast Asia. This EuroSEAS masterclass is meant for PhD students who are based either in Southeast Asian or European institutions.
Application
Eligible PhD students interested in this masterclass should send an application consisting of a:
-Cover letter
-CV (1 page)
-Project/research description of max 1000 words
-Letter of recommendation from their supervisor
to the secretariat of EuroSEAS, Sikko Visscher: euroseas@kitlv.nl
Deadline submissions
The call for submissions is not open yet.
Financial support
EuroSEAS offers financial support to a maximum of € 500, based on real, proven costs (transportation and accommodation only) and a reduced conference fee. However, the home universities of the participants are expected to cover part of the costs as well.
Selection results
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Mentors, students, and organizers of the European Association for Southeast Asian Studies PhD Masterclass 2025 pose for a photo with UP officials after the opening ceremony. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO.
EuroSEAS Masterclass 2023 at the State University of Malang, in Malang, East-Java, Indonesia.
Visual compilation of the EuroSEAS 2023 masterclass activities in Malang, made by one of the participants, Ke He.