Subject Fields African History / Studies, Chinese History / Studies, Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies, Middle East History / Studies Call for Papers 6th International Conference on China and the United States in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia Themes of the Conference China, the United States, and the Future of the Global South: Competing Visions, Converging InterestsMay 14-15, 2026Turan University Almaty, Kazakhstan   Conference Committee Professor Dina Razakova, Vice-Rector, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor GUO Changgang, Shanghai Academy of Social Science, China https://mei.edu/person/guo-changgang/ Professor Artyom Lukin, Far Eastern Federal University, Russia https://eastasiaforum.org/author/artyom-lukin/ Associate Professor Yang Chen, Shanghai University, China Associate Professor Nurbolat Nyshanbayev, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor Mbaye Bashir Lo, Duke University, USA https://middleeaststudies.duke.edu/profile/mbaye-lo/ Professor Ablet Kamalov, Turan University, Kazakhstan Professor Wang Wen, Renmin University of China http://rdcy.ruc.edu.cn/yw/Teacher_Home/WangWen/Commentariesww/index.htm Associate Professor Mher D. Sahakyan, the China‑Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research (CECPSR) in Armenia https://mhersahakyan.org/ Professor Driss Bouyahya, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes-Morocco https://www.eujournal.org/files/journals/1/pictures/editorial/editors/193.html Professor Niu Xinchun, Ningxia University, China https://www.chinausfocus.com/author/10115/niu-xinchun.html Professor Mahesh Ranjan Debata, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/mdebata Professor Mojtaba Mahdavi, the University of Alberta, Canada https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/mahdavia    Professor Amitav Acharya, American University, USA https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/aacharya.cfm Prof. Lloyd George Adu Amoah, he University of Ghana, Ghana https://pscience.ug.edu.gh/staff/prof-lloyd-george-adu-amoah Edward Lemon, The Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (DMGS), USA https://danielmorgangraduateschool.com/ Professor Larry Catá Backer, Penn State University, USA https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/directory/larry-cat%C3%A1-backer Zeno Leoni, Department  King's College London, UK https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/leoni-dr-zeno   About the Conference China, the United States, and the Future of the Global South: Competing Visions, Converging Interests China’s expanding presence across Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia is reshaping the political, economic, and security landscapes of the twenty-first century. Through initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has invested heavily in infrastructure, trade, and development partnerships that have redefined connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Africa. At the same time, the United States continues to play a decisive role in these same regions through its network of alliances, defense cooperation, development aid, and strategic competition with Beijing. While some analysts frame these developments as part of a “new Cold War,” others view them as opportunities for renewed dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive growth across the Global South. This conference seeks to move beyond binary narratives of rivalry and dominance. Instead, it will explore the intersections, overlaps, and tensions between Chinese and American strategies and the ways in which regional actors exercise their own agency in navigating these global transformations. From the energy corridors of Central Asia to the maritime routes of the Indian Ocean, and from technological innovation in the Gulf to political realignments in Africa, these dynamics reveal a world increasingly defined by multipolar interdependence rather than simple polarization. Participants will examine the strategic, economic, and normative dimensions of global engagement. Key themes include infrastructure and connectivity, digital and green transitions, regional security architectures, development financing, and soft power. The goal is not merely to assess competition but to highlight spaces of cooperation and mutual learning that can contribute to sustainable and equitable development across the Global South. The conference aims to bring together a diverse community of scholars, policymakers, and graduate students from different world regions and disciplines — including international relations, political economy, sociology, area studies, and security studies. Through panels, roundtables, and keynote discussions, participants will engage in evidence-based dialogue on both global strategies and local realities. Particular attention will be given to how states and societies in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia interpret and respond to the evolving U.S.–China dynamic, crafting hybrid policies that reflect their own national priorities, identities, and developmental aspirations. Rather than portraying the Global South as a passive arena of great-power competition, the conference emphasizes its active and strategic role in shaping the future of global order. Regional actors — from Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia and Indonesia — are increasingly defining new models of partnership that balance external ties with internal modernization. These emerging approaches challenge traditional hierarchies of global governance and call for rethinking development paradigms in light of local agency and regional innovation. Ultimately, this event offers a platform for constructive, pluralistic, and forward-looking discussion on the evolving relationship between China, the United States, and the Global South. It encourages participants to envision a more inclusive global dialogue — one grounded in respect for diversity, sensitivity to context, and shared responsibility for peace and development. By bridging academic research with policy engagement, the conference aspires to generate fresh insights into how cooperation, competition, and co-evolution can coexist in an increasingly interconnected world.   Suggested Themes We welcome individual papers, panels, and roundtable proposals addressing (but not limited to) the following: Central Asia China’s BRI and U.S. strategic responses Competing security architectures: SCO vs. U.S. regional security initiatives U.S.–China energy diplomacy and infrastructure rivalry Central Asian agency in balancing Washington and Beijing Middle East Energy politics: U.S. and China in the Gulf Great power approaches to the Israel–Palestine conflict Technology, arms sales, and competing defense strategies Religion, soft power, and legitimacy narratives Africa U.S. aid and private investment vs. Chinese infrastructure finance Digital Silk Road and U.S. tech-security competition Debt, sovereignty, and African agency Education, soft power, and development strategies South Asia Sino–Indian rivalry and U.S.–India strategic alignment Pakistan between CPEC and U.S. security ties Maritime politics in the Indian Ocean: ports, bases, and naval strategies Smaller states (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) navigating rivalry Cross-Regional Perspectives Comparative studies of U.S. and Chinese engagements in the Global South Global governance and multipolarity Domestic drivers: Xinjiang, U.S. domestic politics, and global perceptions The role of Russia, Turkey, the EU, and Gulf states in shaping U.S.–China dynamics   Key Information Dates: May 14-15, 2026 Venue: Turan University, Almaty, Kazakhstan Languages: English (with selected panels possibly in Russian/Kazakh/Chinese) Format: In-person, with limited hybrid participation for international presenters   Proposal Submission Abstracts: 250–300 words (with title, author affiliation, and contact details) Panel Proposals: 3–4 paper abstracts with a panel chair/discussant Deadline: March 30, 2026 Full Papers Due: April 20, 2026 Submission to: k.tugrul@turan-edu.kz     Publication Opportunities Selected conference papers will be published as an edited volume in the Routledge Series on Eurasian Geopolitics   https://chinastan.org/2025/09/08/routledge-series-on-eurasian-geopolitics/ Contact Information Proposal Submission Abstracts: 250–300 words (with title, author affiliation, and contact details) Panel Proposals: 3–4 paper abstracts with a panel chair/discussant Deadline: March 30, 2026 Full Papers Due: April 20, 2026 Submission to: k.tugrul@turan-edu.kz Contact Email tugrulk@vt.edu Read more

Location North Carolina, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies, Animal Studies, Art, Art History & Visual Studies We are seeking papers for our panel, entitled African Animals in Art and Visual Culture. Please send abstracts of 300 words or less with affiliation and contact information to Panel Chairs, Dr. Elizabeth Howie and Dr. Amy Schwartzott (ehowie@coastal.edu and aschwart@ncat.edu) by March 30, 2026.   CFP: Non-human undomesticated animals native to Africa have been widely represented in African and African diasporic visual culture, as well as in Western and global contexts. We are seeking papers addressing art from diverse geopolitical temporalities which explore the implication of the representation of animals native to the African continent in art from a broad range of styles, periods, and cultures, whether charismatic megafauna or less well-known species. Such representations could serve to reinforce or disrupt ideologies and hierarchies of anthropocentrism, racialization, and/or Western humanism. How do such representations relate to binaries of wild versus tamed, civilized versus uncivilized? Examples include traditional art of the African continent, early modern European art, Western “primitivism,” images documenting animals given as court gifts, representations of zoos, imagery associated with animal taming performance, etc. We hope to engage ideas from postcolonial studies, critical race theory, critical animal studies, etc. Contact Information Dr. Amy Schwartzott aschwart@ncat.edu Contact Email aschwart@ncat.edu Read more

Conference: “Custom and tradition in contemporary political systems” Call for Papers Location: Department of Anthropology and African Studies (ifeas), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Germany Date: 6-7 November 2026 The post-colonial era, and particularly the period since 1989, has seen the (re-)emergence of alternatives to a Western hegemonic political and social orthodoxy. Claims that Western democracy is the end point of human political evolution are now being challenged, and since the turn of the century the global order has increasingly been contested, whether through a problematisation of the concept of the state itself (for example ISIS) or through Trumpian and other populist challenges to established political norms. Amongst these changes there has been a reassessment and a return to (and, certainly, reinvention of) local voices, customary political systems and processes as states recognise that these alternatives are apposite. Such observations recognise that the discursive hegemony of the West silenced perspectives on alternative systems that were always already present, and it is now generally acknowledged that customary systems (whether characterised as legal or political) never really disappeared. This is true in places that were never colonised as well as in former colonies – particularly the British ones, where they were recruited to the colonial endeavour, but also the French ones. Contemporary customary political systems have been the object of much scholarly attention and debate, particularly in Africa and in the Pacific, and particularly at the sub-national level. We call for contributions that speak to this theme. Although we welcome proposals that consider custom on a sub-national level, we are particularly interested in considerations of the tensions and the accommodations between the customary and the formal at the national level. Participants might consider questions such as:    What are the constraints and the advantages in granting a political role to custom?    How do states that draw on customary alternatives to western political systems at a national level find a place in the contemporary (democratic) world?    To what extent is custom, frequently critiqued for its undemocratic nature, really undemocratic?    Why is there often resistance to customary political systems, despite the evidence that they can function efficiently?    Does formal recognition accord custom greater authority or does custom function more efficiently when formally dissociated from the state?    Custom is a “total social phenomenon”, so if a Western political system replaces customary political structures, can other customary practices survive? Conference participants will contribute to debates over tradition, modernity, and custom in today’s global order, by examining the ways custom is perceived, enacted, criticised and esteemed. Organisation: The conference will take place over two days, 6-7 November 2026, at the Department of Anthropology and African Studies (ifeas), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Meals and accommodation will be provided for conference participants. Assistance with travel costs may be available but priority will be given to those without access to institutional funding. It is expected that the conference will result in a publication and participants should bear this in mind when preparing their contributions. Papers will take the form of draft articles to be pre-circulated to conference participants in order that conversations at the conference itself be as productive as possible. Please note that the working language of the conference will be English and all papers should be in English. Please send a title, an abstract of not more than 250 words, author’s name, email and institutional affiliation, to walkeria@uni-mainz.de before 31 March 2026. We would expect to advise of acceptance by the end of April. For further information please contact Iain Walker at walkeria@uni-mainz.de Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), project number 571915249. Read more

Announcement Type Fellowship Location Connecticut, United States Subject Fields Religious Studies and Theology, World History / Studies Yale Divinity Library invites applicants for the 2026-27 David M. and Virginia W. Stowe Fund for Mission Research. The Stowe family established the fund in 2003 to provide funds to support visiting researchers who come to the Yale Divinity Library to use its missions-related collections.    The fund will provide $1,250 per week for research trips up to 8 weeks between June 1, 2026, and May 28, 2027. Note that fellows are responsible for all applicable taxes and, depending on immigration and/or citizenship status, taxes may be withheld from the initial distribution of the fellowship.   All whose research requires the use of missions-related collections in the Yale Divinity Library are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to researchers without alternative funding. Applicants seeking to use material that is available online or through interlibrary loan must make a strong argument for why their research must occur in New Haven. Applicants seeking to use collections outside Yale Divinity Library are ineligible. The fund aims to facilitate research regardless of institutional association, race, cultural background, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or socioeconomic status. Student applicants should be at an advanced stage in their research and propose a fully conceptualized project related to their degree program.   The application deadline is April 6, 2026, and applications can be submitted through Interfolio at this website: https://apply.interfolio.com/181711.  Applicants will be notified of all decisions by April 30, 2026.    Best wishes,Scott LibsonSpecial Collections LibrarianDivinity Library Room L3  | Yale University409 Prospect St | New Haven, CT 06511203.432.6193 | scott.libson@yale.edu Contact Email divinity.library.fellowships@yale.edu URL https://apply.interfolio.com/181711 Read more

With the fiftieth anniversary of Steve Biko’s death at the hands of apartheid security police approaching, this is an opportune moment to reassess Black Consciousness (BC) histories and look forward. As a movement founded in the belly of the apartheid beast, with the older liberation movements like the ANC, PAC, and NEUM/UMSA mostly defeated and in exile, a new voice of Black activism needed to be formed.  Deborah Matshoba, Bokwe Mafuna, Steve Biko, Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu, Mapetla Mohapi, Maphiri Masekala and a host of others emerged to build a movement that inspired generations of activists to reimagine what a free South Africa, or Azania to some, would look like. Since the early 1970s, academics and activists from across southern Africa and the wider African World have researched, written, critiqued, praised, and at times downplayed this movement. Some even saw Biko’s assassination as a defeat of Black Consciousness and much literature after it even framed the late 1970s as the end of BC as an organized effective anti-apartheid movement. Newer research, however, has challenged this perspective and further extended our chronological analysis of BC. Most importantly, perhaps is that these new histories have attempted to reconstruct the history of the movement beyond individual personalities.              As co-editors of this special edition of the South African Historical Journal, we are calling for papers which offer new histories/insights of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM).  While literature has grown exponentially in the post-1994 moment, and become more insurgent since the mid-2000s, there is much left to explore about the movement in various geographic places, organizations, and groups of people. While explorations of the philosophical and theoretical interventions of Black Consciousness and Black Theology are welcome, this journal issue seeks historical analyses of the ways Black Consciousness was made real in the daily lives of the peoples of Azania and the broader global struggle against imperialism, capitalism and white supremacy.  What organizational expression, or lack thereof, did Black Consciousness have across South Africa/Azania?  What was its impact across southern Africa/Azania particularly in countries that today make up the Southern African Development Community (SADC)?  What happened to Black Consciousness activists in Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and North America?  What has life been like for BCM activists post-1994?  Questions such as these drive the research agenda of our special journal addition.  We especially welcome works by newer scholars who offer fresh historical perspectives but look forward to reading all submissions.  Topics of inquiry may include:        What did Black Consciousness mean to people living in different parts of South Africa outside of places like Durban, the Black colleges, and Johannesburg? What was the evolution of Indian and Coloured identities and conceptions of Blackness and what did BC look like in rural communities? How did miners, farmers, migrant workers, domestic laborers and other working people understand this new movement?  What was the impact of the Black Peoples Convention (BPC), the Literacy Programs, and other BC formations?  Investigations into the Southern African Students Movement (SnASM, to be distinguished from the South African Students Movement). What was the Soundtrack to Black Consciousness?  What sorts of music did people listen to, how did it influence their politics, and why? Histories of Black Consciousness outside of South Africa/Azania (southern Africa and other African countries, Europe, Australia, etc.).  Experiences, labors, and activism of Black women within Black Consciousness. Experiences and histories of LGBTQIAP+ peoples within Black Consciousness. Histories of Black Consciousness beyond 1977 (including community and political organizations stemming from Black Consciousness like AZAPO, the Umtapo Centre, etc.). What role/how has BCM praxis manifested itself in post-1994 South Africa/Azania?   Please send abstracts, of no more than 300 words, to Toivo Asheeke (Tasheeke@gsu.edu) and Leslie Hadfield (leslie_hadfield@byu.edu) no later than April 1, 2026. Full papers will be requested by August 1, 2026.  Contact Email leslie_hadfield@byu.edu Read more

EE 30 Under 30 EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 — Nominations Now Open EE 30 Under 30 celebrates young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.  Nominate yourself or a young leader you know by March 31. Nominate a young leader >   Applicant Webinar Register here for our 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong nomination. A recording of the webinar will be shared with all registrants. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! We aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights to EE. We highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. We welcome nominees who are: Working at any scale: local, national, regional, or global, in rural or urban contexts, just to name a few! In any position or role: community organizer, director, consultant, artist, teacher, and much more. Using education in any context: in schools, businesses, communities, church groups, networks, government, the media—you name it!  Collapse All Eligibility requirements Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of March 31, 2026). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else! Nominees can come from anywhere in the world. Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability. Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities. Read more about the key elements of EE here. Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, and welcoming everyone to participate and engage. For more about leadership, check out our blog "What Is a Leader?"      Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Please take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements.      We highly encourage you to use your own words and not rely on AI-generated content, including written responses from Chat GPT or other AI platforms. We will not consider videos that are AI-generated.  Preview the nomination form Downloadable versions of the application can be accessed below for your personal use (Note: you must submit your application through Submittable to be considered for this award):  Nominating someone else: DOCX | PDF Nominating myself: DOCX | PDF Spread the word about the EE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations Check out our EE 30 Under 30 Promotion Toolkit for sample messaging and graphics.  About EE 30 Under 30 Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 301 individuals from 57 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their work.  Since 2020, a number of EE 30 Under 30 alumni have been supported by the Changemaker Grants program, which provides financial and professional development support to bring new transformative ideas to life and sustain their ongoing work. The EE 30 Under 30 and Changemaker Grants programs are made possible by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Environmental Stewardship Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation. FAQ      Meet EE 30 Under 30 Alumni  Changemaker Grantees Questions? Reach out to ee30u30@naaee.org  Congratulations to Our 2025 EE 30 Under 30 Awardees! The North American Association for Environmental Education introduces its newest class of 30 visionary leaders under 30—rising changemakers from 21 countries who are transforming the future of environmental education.  Get inspired by the stories and insights of the rising leaders making a difference in environmental education. Read the press release The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is thrilled to unveil its tenth class of trailblazers under age 30 who are using environmental education to create lasting impact in communities worldwide. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 range in age from 16 to 30, hail from 21 countries, and work with a wide range of audiences to tackle complex environmental and social issues in their communities. They encompass a variety of topics and approaches to EE, from teacher training and outdoor education to new technologies that address fast fashion to community-centered programs for ocean conservation and ecosystem restoration. Their collective work is reaching more than 300,000 people each year.  Read more

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award. The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations. Deadline: 15 April 2026   Eligibility Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2019 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2015. At the time of submission of the proposal applicants hold a research position at an institution located in a  sub-Saharan African country. Applicants need to have been engaged in a science system (including graduate and postgraduate training, research, teaching) for at least five years prior to a respective call in a sub-Saharan African country or MENA country. Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible. Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; the host Professor was previously the applicant's MSc or PhD supervisor; or other types of extensive collaboration. Preparatory interactions (such as virtual meetings, including other forms of communication) prior to the planned guest visit are encouraged. Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. All academic fields will be considered.  Finding a German host Please click here for useful information on how to identify the best German host in your field.TWAS and DFG cannot provide any assistance in identifying a German host. Information sheet for the host institution in Germany:https://www.dfg.de/twas_information_sheet_host_institution_germany/ Informationsblatt für die gastgebende Einrichtung in Deutschland:https://www.dfg.de/twas_infoblatt_gastgebende_einrichtung_deutschland/ Submitting your application Applicants must complete the online application form by clicking on the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of this page. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation: scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname); a recent invitation letter from a German host: - maximum two pages on the host institution’s letterhead paper, - it should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. The results of the selection will be available in January/February 2027. Therefore, the visit can take place between February 2027 and February 2028. - It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have mutually agreed on the research proposal that will be submitted; - confirmation that the necessary research facilities are available; two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work. The letters need to be on headed paper and signed; copy of the PhD certificate; evidence of proficiency in either English or German; supporting statement from the Head/Director of the applicant's home institute: it must confirm that the Head/Director is favourable to the application and that the applicant will be granted leave to take up the cooperation visit in Germany if awarded.   Other information TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits do not include provisions for accompanying family members. Applications for part-time visits will be considered ineligible. Successful applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of their Cooperation Visits. DFG shall be entitled to a repayment of all or part of any funds paid to an applicant hereunder, in the event that the applicant intentionally or negligently fails to fulfil any or all of the above conditions. The applicant agrees to pay any reasonable legal and/or collection costs incurred by DFG to obtain the repayment. Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme. Please note that a detailed research proposal should be mutually agreed between the German host and the applicant before submitting it. 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Michael Galda Location Germany CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTSAfrican Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Regional Perspectives GALDA VERLAG is a Berlin-based,  academic publisher specializing in African Studies. It is entirely financed by Galda + Leuchter GmbH, an international library supplier and academic bookseller established in 1985. Because our publishing is cross-subsidized by our bookselling operations (import/export), we operate free from commercial pressures, author fees, or institutional dependencies. This allows us to focus entirely on academic quality and the promotion of African scholarship in Western academic libraries and global research communities. EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY:We believe that the best African Studies scholarship comes from scholars who are rooted in the regions they study. We are primarily interested in work by researchers based in Africa — scholars who bring firsthand knowledge of local realities, languages, and communities to their research. We seek regionally-grounded, interdisciplinary scholarship across the full breadth of the humanities, social sciences, and law. Too often, African Studies privileges continental generalizations over the rich diversity of local cultures, social structures, legal traditions, and intellectual production. Our publishing program seeks to counter this by providing a platform for African scholars to bring their voices and perspectives to international academic audiences. AREAS OF INTEREST: Humanities & Cultural Studies:- Literature, literary criticism, and African-language literatures- Film, cinema, and visual culture- Theater, performance, music, and sonic cultures- Philosophy and intellectual history- Oral traditions, folklore, and mythology- Art, aesthetics, and material culture- Cultural memory, heritage, and preservation- Religion, spirituality, and belief systems- Translation studies and multilingual literary cultures- Digital humanities and new media Social Sciences:- Political science and governance- Sociology and social organization- Anthropology and ethnography- Economics and development studies- Demography and population studies- Education and knowledge production- Gender studies and feminist scholarship- Migration, diaspora, and transnational communities- Urban and rural transformations- Environmental studies and political ecology- Peace, conflict, and security studies- Public health and medical anthropology Law & Legal Studies:- Customary and traditional law- Indigenous legal systems and practices- Legal pluralism and hybrid legal orders- Constitutional development and human rights- Land law, property rights, and resource governance- Transitional justice and reconciliation- Criminal justice and penology- International law and African institutions (AU, regional courts)- Commercial law and economic regulation- Family law and personal status- Environmental law and natural resource management- Colonial legal legacies and postcolonial legal reform- Law and society in African contexts- Comparative legal studies across African regions History:- Regional and local histories- Community histories and micro-regional developments- Colonial and postcolonial history- Resistance movements and decolonization- Labor and migration history- Trade networks and economic history- Social and economic history- Environmental history and land use- Intellectual and institutional history- Oral history and narrative traditions Languages & Linguistics:- Documentation of indigenous and minority languages- Endangered languages and revitalization- Sociolinguistics and language policy- Linguistic anthropology- Translation and preservation of oral sources- Script traditions and literacy history GEOGRAPHIC EMPHASIS:While we welcome proposals from all African regions, we have particular interest in:- Central Africa (Great Lakes region, Congo Basin)- West Africa (Sahel, coastal regions)- East Africa (Horn of Africa, Swahili coast)- Southern Africa- Understudied or marginalized regions across the continent- Comparative and cross-regional studies- Transnational and diaspora perspectives WE ARE SEEKING: We welcome submissions from scholars based in Africa and from researchers worldwide whose work is grounded in African regional realities. We particularly encourage submissions from early-career scholars at African universities and research institutions. Doctoral Dissertations:- Recently defended dissertations- Dissertations in final revision- Revised dissertations adapted for broader academic audiences Monographs:- Original research by early-career scholars- Major works by established scholars- Comparative and transnational studies- Critical editions and scholarly translations Edited Volumes & Collaborative Works:- Thematic collections with multiple contributors- Conference proceedings of high academic quality- Research outputs from collaborative projects- Multi-author studies from research teams Festschriften:- Volumes honoring distinguished African scholars- Contributions celebrating scholarly careers and impact PUBLICATION DETAILS: Book Series: "African Studies – Regional Perspectives" Languages: We publish in both French and English. Format: High-quality print editions and digital/ebook formats Distribution: Our international bookselling network ensures placement in major Western academic libraries, research institutions, and specialized bookshops worldwide. International cataloguing & WorldCat visibility. WHAT WE OFFER AUTHORS: ✓ No publication fees or author charges✓ Professional editorial support throughout the process✓ International promotion and marketing✓ Representation at African Studies conferences✓ Long-term commitment to keeping works in print✓ Ethical publishing practices✓ Passion for books OUR COMMITMENT: As a non-profit publishing project funded by our bookselling and library supply operations since 1985, we are not driven by profit margins, commercial trends, or institutional agendas. This unique model allows us to:- Prioritize scholarship by Africa-based researchers- Take risks on important but unmarketable scholarship- Support early-career scholars and emerging voices- Publish works from understudied regions and topics- Champion interdisciplinary and regionally-grounded research- Maintain high editorial standards without commercial compromise- Keep all publications permanently in print and internationally visible We are particularly committed to amplifying the work of scholars who live and work in Africa, whose research reflects deep engagement with local realities, and who are often underserved by mainstream academic publishing. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Please send your manuscript OR a brief proposal (3–5 pages) in French or English including: 1. Project abstract (short) explaining:  - Research questions and arguments  - Contribution to scholarship  - Regional focus and methodology  - Intended audience 2. Sample chapter (preferably introduction or substantive chapter) 3. Estimated completion date (for works in progress) 4. Any special considerations We welcome preliminary inquiries and are happy to discuss potential projects informally before formal submission. If you are unsure whether your project fits our scope, please contact us. TIMELINE:We aim to provide initial feedback within 2–3 weeks of submission. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGEmail: michael.galda@galda.comWebsite: www.galda-verlag.de DEADLINE: This is an open, rolling call. We accept and review submissions throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------- APPEL À MANUSCRITSÉtudes Africaines: Sciences Humaines, Sciences Sociales & Droit – Perspectives Régionales GALDA VERLAG est un projet éditorial académique à but non lucratif spécialisé dans les études africaines. Il est entièrement financé par Galda + Leuchter GmbH, un fournisseur international de bibliothèques et libraire académique fondé en 1985. Grâce à ce modèle de financement croisé par nos activités de librairie, nous opérons sans pressions commerciales, sans frais pour les auteurs et sans dépendance institutionnelle. PHILOSOPHIE ÉDITORIALE:Nous croyons que les meilleures recherches en études africaines proviennent de chercheurs ancrés dans les régions qu'ils étudient. Nous nous intéressons principalement aux travaux de chercheurs basés en Afrique — des universitaires qui apportent une connaissance directe des réalités locales, des langues et des communautés à leurs recherches. Notre programme éditorial offre une plateforme pour une recherche interdisciplinaire, ancrée régionalement, couvrant les sciences humaines, les sciences sociales et le droit. DOMAINES D'INTÉRÊT: Sciences Humaines et Études Culturelles:- Littérature, critique littéraire et littératures en langues africaines- Cinéma, arts visuels et culture visuelle- Théâtre, musique et arts performatifs- Philosophie et histoire intellectuelle- Traditions orales, folklore et mythologie- Mémoire culturelle, patrimoine et préservation- Humanités numériques et nouveaux médias Sciences Sociales:- Science politique et gouvernance- Sociologie et organisation sociale- Anthropologie et ethnographie- Économie et études du développement- Études de genre et recherche féministe- Migration, diaspora et communautés transnationales- Transformations urbaines et rurales- Études environnementales et écologie politique- Paix, conflit et études de sécurité- Santé publique et anthropologie médicale Droit et Études Juridiques:- Droit coutumier et traditionnel- Systèmes juridiques autochtones- Pluralisme juridique et ordres juridiques hybrides- Développement constitutionnel et droits de l'homme- Droit foncier et gouvernance des ressources- Justice transitionnelle et réconciliation- Droit international et institutions africaines- Droit commercial et régulation économique- Droit de la famille et statut personnel- Droit de l'environnement- Héritages juridiques coloniaux et réformes postcoloniales- Études juridiques comparatives à travers les régions africaines Histoire:- Histoires régionales et locales- Histoire coloniale et postcoloniale- Mouvements de résistance et décolonisation- Histoire sociale et économique- Histoire orale et traditions narratives Langues et Linguistique:- Documentation des langues autochtones et minoritaires- Langues menacées et revitalisation- Sociolinguistique et politique linguistique- Anthropologie linguistique EMPHASE GÉOGRAPHIQUE:Nous accueillons les propositions de toutes les régions africaines, avec un intérêt particulier pour:- Afrique centrale (Grands Lacs, bassin du Congo)- Afrique de l'Ouest (Sahel, régions côtières)- Afrique de l'Est (Corne de l'Afrique, côte swahilie)- Afrique australe- Régions sous-étudiées et communautés marginalisées- Études comparatives et transrégionales- Perspectives transnationales et diasporiques NOUS RECHERCHONS: Nous accueillons les soumissions de chercheurs basés en Afrique et de chercheurs du monde entier dont les travaux sont ancrés dans les réalités régionales africaines. Nous encourageons particulièrement les soumissions de jeunes chercheurs dans les universités et institutions de recherche africaines. Thèses de doctorat (récentes ou en révision)- Monographies (jeunes chercheurs et chercheurs confirmés)- Ouvrages collectifs et travaux collaboratifs- Éditions critiques et traductions savantes- Mélanges en l'honneur de chercheurs africains distingués CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS: ✓ Aucun frais de publication✓ Soutien éditorial professionnel✓ Distribution internationale✓ Promotion lors de conférences internationales✓ Engagement à long terme✓ Pratiques éditoriales éthiques SOUMISSION:Envoyez votre manuscrit ou une proposition (3–5 pages) comprenant:1. Résumé du projet2. Chapitre échantillon3. Date d'achèvement estimée Nous accueillons volontiers les demandes préliminaires. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGCourriel: michael.galda@galda.comwww.galda-verlag.de DATE LIMITE: Appel ouvert – soumissions continues acceptées Contact Information Michael Galda GALDA VERLAG www.galda-verlag.de Contact Email michael.galda@galda-verlag.de URL https://www.galda-verlag.de Read more

Senckenberg offers fellowships to highly motivated and talented early career scientists (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the Global South (Ext. Link: List of countries belonging to the Global South). The fellowships are awarded for a period of three to a maximum of six months each. Our goal is to support excellent research, to expand and strengthen the worldwide cooperation network and to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge. We cordially invite you to apply for a Global Fellowship fellowship at Senckenberg. Our fellows will have access to the 41 million objects in our Senckenberg collection, to our research laboratories and research infrastructures, to our libraries, and to the expertise of our scientific staff. At Senckenberg, you will find optimal working conditions and open-minded colleagues with a broad range of scientific backgrounds in biodiversity, anthropology, geology, collection-based research, genomics, and conservation ecology. We look forward to hearing from you if you have an idea for a high-quality research project that you would like to implement together with a scientific host at Senckenberg. About the fellowship program The Global Fellowship Program addresses PhD students and postdocs from countries of the Global South (Ext. Link: List of all countries of the Global South). Regular application deadlines are March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Opening of online application submission 4 weeks before deadline. We offer fellowships for PhD students (1,600 €/month) or postdocs (2,700 €/month) for 3 months, in selected cases for up to 6 months. In addition to the stipend, we offer a one-time travel allowance (up to 1,200 €). Prerequisites Applicants from countries of the Global South will be considered. Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in one of Senckenberg’s research areas. You will contact a suitable scientist at Senckenberg, who can be your host, and together you will develop a concept for a suitable research topic, which you will spend the funded time working on at Senckenberg. This link to all Senckenberg institutes can help you find suitable hosts for your project ideas: all Senckenberg institutes. Please note that you are only eligible to receive a Senckenberg Global Fellowship if you do not receive a parallel project funding during the period of the fellowship. We would like to exclude double funding in any case. When submitting your application, please also note that it will take a maximum of 8 weeks to process your application before it is approved. After receiving approval, the fellowship must be started within 3 months. Required application documents   Letter of motivation with information on your research interests and experience (max. 1 page, in the online form). Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Letter of support from your host(s) at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, adding to the expertise of the host group, and outlining how your stay will add value to Senckenberg as well. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your working group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Your current curriculum vitae, including a complete list of your publications (upload) Certificates of your Master’s degree and, if applicable, of your PhD (upload) Optional: further letters of recommendation (e.g. from mentors, supervisors; upload) Please note that you can only apply online via our form. Please use our form/template for the texts under 1. and 2. and fill it out carefully and completely. Please make sure that the uploaded documents are complete. If any required documents are missing, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application. The application form can be found on the Senckenberg website: Global Fellowships | Senckenberg Nature Research during the application period.   Selection procedure A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal Scientific excellence of the proposed work Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to equally qualified applicants with disabilities. Successful applicants and their hosts will be notified eight weeks after the application deadline. Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content:a) the objective of the project (as per the application),b) the practical implementation,c) the results achieved andd) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams).   This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Contact For organizational advice, please contact the e-mail address fellowships@senckenberg.de. For professional advice and consultation, please contact your professionally suitable potential hosts. Frequently asked questions Affiliation Applicants who do not currently have a temporary affiliation at a research institution are asked to contact us at fellowships@senckenberg.de. Application deadline Please send your application before March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Collections Natural History Collections are Senckenberg’s largest and most important research infrastructure. With around 40 million counting units, they represent the largest natural history collection in Germany and probably the sixth largest worldwide. You can find more about our collections here: https://www.senckenberg.de/en/collection/. Criteria A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: 1) Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal 2) Scientific excellence of the proposed work 3) Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Equal opportunities Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities are given preference. Global South The OECD maintains a list of the so-called countries of the Global South, to which we adhere. The list is available at the following link: OECD List. You can find more information on how this list is being created here: https://www.oecd.org/oda.html. Grant / Stipend Young researchers who are temporarily abroad on another, fixed-term grant are eligible to apply, provided that double funding can be ruled out. Host - support letter Letter of support from your host at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, complementing the expertise of the host group and explaining how your stay will also add value to Senckenberg. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your research group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Institutes see https://www.senckenberg.de/en/research/institutes-overview/ Motivation letter Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content: (a) the objective of the project (as per the application), b) the practical implementation, c) the results achieved and d) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams). This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Report see Project report Research infrastructure The research infrastructure program comprises the infrastructure units that form the indispensable basis for research and are mostly also open to external users. Some of them are operated jointly with other institutions. Our research infrastructure includes collections, libraries, databases, laboratories and research platforms. More information can be found here. Residency Young researchers with permanent residence in Germany, EU countries, North America, Australia, etc. are not eligible to apply, regardless of their nationality. Selection procedure The selection process takes approximately up to eight weeks after submission of the application. Start of the fellowship Once you have received confirmation, you must start the scholarship within three months. If you are unable to meet this deadline for reasons beyond your control, such as a long processing time for your visa in your country, please contact fellowships@senckenberg.de as soon as possible. Postponing the start date by the required amount of time is therefore only possible in exceptional cases. Further delays are not possible and will result in the loss of the scholarship. Therefore, plan carefully in advance and apply in the application round that fits your schedule. Travel allowance If the travel costs exceed 1,200 €, the difference must be intercepted in other ways. Travel expenses Please advance the cost of your journey if possible. The costs will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 1,200 € after your arrival in Germany. If this is not possible, your host will book the trip for you – please make appropriate arrangements. Visa In order to take advantage of our Fellowship in Germany, you will need some documents from Senckenberg: 1) a letter of invitation 2) a visiting scientist contract 3) a hosting agreement. In case of your sponsorship, we will be happy to help you with these documents and with all further necessary steps and official matters. Read more

Volume 17: Academic Freedom as a Practice of Democracy At a panel during the Coalition for Action in Higher Education’s April 2025 national protest, urban and cultural studies scholar Davarian Baldwin made a rousing call for courage in the face of political and material repression in US colleges and universities: “We are the power that we have been waiting for.” Responding to this call, the 2026 volume of the AAUP’s Journal of Academic Freedom seeks to showcase work of students, educators, and activists—and of unions, scholarly associations, and other governance bodies—in fighting back against repression. The volume seeks submissions on initiatives that have been pursued, strategies that have been deployed, coalitions that have been built, and work that remains to be done in the fight for academic freedom. Submissions are due by March 9, 2026. We will consider any eligible submission relevant to the journal’s core focus on academic freedom. Topics of special interest for the volume include but are not limited to political education public outreach sanctuary campuses mutual defense compacts and other forms of coalition-building debt reveals boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaigns campus unionization protests and other forms of mass mobilization lawsuits political lobbying Check out the call for papers, submission guidelines, and editorial policy to learn more about this volume and past issues of the Journal of Academic Freedom. Questions? Reach out to jaf@aaup.org. Read more

The Journal for the History of Knowledge features an annual special issue, compiled by guest editors, which explores atheme central to the journal’s scope. The special issues of previous years have been Histories of Bureaucratic Knowledge(2020), Histories of Ignorance (2021), Situated Nature (2022), Entangled Temporalities (2023), Mapping Uncertain Knowledge (2024), and Knowledge and Power: Projecting the Modern World (2025). We are currently accepting proposals for the 2028 Special Issue. Proposals should contain the following: A description of the proposed theme (1500-2000 words) highlighting its significance for the history of knowledge A table of contents (typically 8-12 articles of 8000 words) Abstracts of the articles Two-page CVs of the editors; short biographies of the contributors An outline of the production process up to manuscript submission. All manuscripts must be submitted to thejournal by 1 May 2027. Please send your proposal to: jhokjournal@gmail.com Proposal deadline: 1 May 2026 Notification of acceptance: by 15 July 2026 After submission, all manuscripts will go through a process of peer review, author’s revisions, and copy editing. JHoKis a diamond open access journal, at no charge to the authors. The journal will be available in print (on demand) at Brepols Publishers. Details of the journal’s scope and a full list of the editorial team and advisory editorial board are available on the journal's website. Contact Email jhokjournal@gmail.com URL https://journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement/view/317 Read more

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Textile Museum Journal Volume 54 2027  The Textile Museum Journal publishes high-quality academic research on the textile arts and serves as an interface between different branches of academia and textile scholars worldwide. International in scope, the journal is devoted to the presentation of scholarly articles concerning the cultural, technical, historical, and aesthetic significance of textiles. This volume will be dedicated to the untold stories of how museum textile collections come to be and how museums develop identities around their textile collections. Studies centering on the history of individual textile collections, problems inherent in acquiring museum collections, the creation of textile collections, provenance research on collection materials, repatriation of textiles, and identification of forgeries will be considered. Research from all disciplinary perspectives is welcome. Manuscripts should be based on original documentary, analytical, or interpretive research.  Deadline for abstract submissions: April 30, 2026. Deadline for full manuscript submissions: August 31, 2026. Manuscripts should be submitted by email to the Editorial Assistant of The Textile Museum Journal at tmjournal@gwu.edu. For Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents, please visit https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research A complete submission includes 5 elements: Abstract: A single Microsoft Word document (no longer than 250 words) in English with the title of your manuscript accompanied with another Microsoft Word document with sample images (photographs, drawings, diagrams, maps, etc.) and their caption(s).  Bio: A single Microsoft Word document detailing author(s) name, institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), telephone number(s), email address(es), and short biography (100 words) of author(s).  Full Manuscript: Microsoft Word document of the main text in English should be double-spaced throughout in 12-point Times Roman typeface. Use endnotes (do not embed) and cite references separately. Manuscripts should be between 5,000 to 10,000 words (including endnotes, captions, and references) and Research Notes should be between 2,000 to 3,000 words. Image Document: A single Microsoft Word document that combines all photographs, drawings, diagrams, maps, etc. referenced in your manuscript with their accompanying captions. A good rule to follow that helps with a good distribution of images in the manuscript is to use one image for every 400-500 words. Images Files: All full manuscript submissions must be accompanied by images (one image for every 400-500 words.). Authors will provide high-resolution TIFFs or JPEGs (4 X 6 inches at 300 DPI or preferably higher) and secure all necessary permissions if the manuscript is accepted for publication. Each image should be clearly labeled (e.g., Smith_Fig. 1) and have a corresponding caption that provides identifying information and appropriate image credits in the Image Document. Please see Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents at https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research for more details on preparation of these 5 elements. Any submission that does not conform to The Textile Museum Journal style guidelines will be returned to the author. Articles must present original research that has not been published in any language previously. Authors must properly credit previous scholarship on the subject and cite the source of each quotation, with brief bibliographic details given in the endnotes and the full bibliographic information in the References section. All articles are subject to review by the editorial team and anonymous peer-reviewers, whose comments will be sent to the author only if the manuscript is accepted for publication. Authors expected to make revisions based on the feedback of the peer reviewers and editors. The Textile Museum Journal follows the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. For further specifications on preparing text and images for publication, see the The Textile Museum Journal Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents (available to download from our website: https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research). Contact Info: Editorial Assistant, The Textile Museum Journal The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052 E-mail: tmjournal@gwu.edu     Best wishes, The Textile Museum Journal Editorial Team Contact Information The Tetxile Museum Journal Editorial Staff Contact Email tmjournal@gwu.edu URL https://museum.gwu.edu/textile-museum-journal Read more