Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Research Network

Emerging Scholar Awards

Each year a small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given to outstanding early-career scholars or graduate students. The Award offers complimentary registration and Network Membership. It provides a robust professional development opportunity for early career academics to meet experts in the field, interact with colleagues from other parts of the world, and create networks and lasting connections. In our model, we have two kinds of Emerging Scholars -- In-Person and Online Only. Across all formats, Emerging Scholars play a critical role in the conference by leading discussions and chairing parallel sessions and are offered a publication pathway for their research. This way, we can provide maximum exposure for this selected group of researchers.

To apply, follow the link below. You may also view further instructions by selecting our "Step-By-Step Guide."

Early Deadline: 1 December 2025
Final Deadline: 1 April 2026
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In Their Words

As an Emerging Scholar, I had the opportunity to meet people scientifically active worldwide and gain additional experience on how to organize an International Conference. It was a fantastic experience and I would like to participate again in the future!"

Katerina Schoina, 2022 Awardee

My experience as an emerging scholar was enlightening and full of surprises. It was my first time as a moderator, as a scholar and as a presenter too, so I was hoping everything to be successful. I had the chance to attend interesting presentations about topics that otherwise I wouldn't come across so easily from international academics and have in-depth conversations that gave me food for thought. My presentation was also a highlight for me and the questions following, improved my perspective and fulfilled my initial goal, to communicate my research and for this topic to be understood. Overall, I made new friends, and new connections had an amazing first international academic conference, and added a little bit of more faith in my skills and work."

Eirini Paraskevi Dragasi, 2022 Awardee

Being an emerging scholar helps to democratize knowledge by showcasing research from all around the globe to peers that could come from anywhere. The plurality of participants show how intertwined social sciences are, not just in our methods, but in the realities in which they are applied as well. Therefore, it is not just a platform but an experience where new perspectives could be open to more global research."

Simon Ruiz-Martínez, 2023 Awardee

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It was an exhilarating experience to be part of the conference as an emerging scholar. I was able to mingle with the best talents in the field and also to contribute significantly to the global academic process. "

Alvin Joseph, 2022 Awardee

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