The Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) announces its third Graduate Students’ Conference slated for 28-29 July 2017 for students writing their doctoral dissertation. The conference is an opportunity to present their original findings, engaging strong archival and empirical research. All work has to be original, not papers written from secondary work.
The conference shall take place at MISR, Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.
Thematic areas of the conference:
Political Studies
Cultural Studies
Historical Studies
Political Economy
Interdisciplinary work is highly encouraged.
Interested scholars should submit abstracts (300 words, maximum) to:
Esibo Omaada: oesibo@gmail.com
Joseph Kasule: kasule001@gmail.com
Abstracts deadline: 4th May 2017
Selection and Notification: 18th May 2017
Paper Submissions: 16th July 2017.
Funding (including accommodation, transport, and meals) is limited to participants from within the Eastern Africa region.