The Roosevelt Institute for American Studies (RIAS) is a leading research center and graduate school, partnered with Leiden University, dedicated to the study of American history, politics, and society. Since 2003, the Institute has organized regular seminars for doctoral students pursuing research in its areas of interest. We kindly invite applications from current doctoral candidates whose research covers any aspect of American culture, media, society, politics, or foreign relations, recent or historical. Deadline for submissions: 13 March 2026.
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Apply for the 2026 EAC Master Thesis Award
This Master’s Thesis Award was created to celebrate and reward scholars who produce outstanding master’s theses that help further our understanding of the impact of expatriation on people’s lives. The Thesis Award winner receives €500, and the executive summary is published online by the EAC and the organisations participating in this initiative. We’re now welcoming submissions for the 2026 EAC Thesis Award. Deadline for application: 31 March 2026. More information.
Call for Papers: NISA International Conference
On 2-3- December 2026, the NISA International Conference, organized by the Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association, will take place. The central theme of this edition is the role, functioning, and governance of intelligence and security services in times of democratic erosion and backsliding. The conference invites scholars to critically reflect on the tensions between democratic oversight, state security, and political power. There is explicit scope for historical contributions that highlight long-term developments, comparative perspectives, and case studies from different periods and contexts. Deadline for abstracts:1 april 2026.