「Joint Doctoral Conference 2025」

About the Conference

The Seventh Joint Doctoral Conference invites early-career and senior researchers in sociology and social research to engage in a vibrant academic exchange. This annual conference provides PhD students with a platform to present their work, receive constructive feedback from senior scholars, and participate in thought-provoking discussions with peers.

Originally founded as a collaboration between the Universities of Bamberg, Milan, Pompeu Fabra, Tilburg, and Trento, the conference continues to foster academic dialogue among young researchers. The 2025 edition will be hosted by the University of Bamberg and organized by the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS).

As in previous years, the conference is open not only to PhD students from partner universities but also to participants from other institutions. We welcome submissions from PhD students across different institutions who engage in theoretically driven empirical social research. The conference is an excellent opportunity to share your research, expand your academic network, and contribute to the development of sociology and social research.

Key Details

Date: 13th - 14th November 2025
Location: Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS), University of Bamberg, Germany
Target Audience: PhD students in sociology and related disciplines
Submission Deadline: 16th May 2025 (23:59 GMT+2)
Notification of Acceptance: 18th July 2025
Registration Deadline: 1st September 2025
Full Paper/Poster Submission: 27th October 2025
Fee: 50 Euros

Call for Papers

Here you can find our call for papers(118.3 KB) with all details. We invite PhD students at all stages of their research to submit an extended abstract (2-3 pages, A4 format, references excluded, PDF format). Submissions should be sent via email to phdconference.bagss@uni-bamberg.de, with the subject line: “Joint Doctoral Conference 2025 - SUBMISSION”.

Submissions should align with the template provided here(55.5 KB). Extended abstracts may focus on a dissertation chapter or any other empirical work within sociology or related disciplines.

Contact & Organizing Committee

For any questions, please reach out to us at phdconference.bagss@uni-bamberg.de.

Organizing Committee: Lea Ahrens, Lana Blažević, Sascha-Christopher Geschke, Stefanie Singer, Shreya Singh, Florian Weber.

We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to Bamberg for an exciting and intellectually stimulating event!

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