Call for New Researcher Papers
The annual conference opens with papers presented by new researchers. They offer those completing (or who have recently completed) doctorates the opportunity to present their work before professional colleagues and to benefit from informed comment.
The session will be held on the afternoon of Friday, 28 March 2014. Those wishing to be considered for inclusion in the programme must submit a synopsis by 4 September 2013. This should provide:
- A firm title
- A succinct summary of the principal themes and methodology of the paper
- An outline of probable conclusions
Proposals should please be submitted online via the link below.
The synopsis should be of not more than 500 words. It must be accompanied by a clear statement of the progress of the research and intended date for submission of the thesis. A supporting statement from a supervisor must be emailed separately to the administrative secretary.
Please note that proposals from researchers at an early stage of their work will not normally be accepted. Preference will usually be given to proposals from speakers who have not participated in a new researcher session at a previous Economic History Society conference.
Those selected for inclusion in the programme will be asked to submit a paper, 2,250-2,750 words in length, by 11 December 2013, for circulation in the conference booklet. Each new researcher will have the opportunity to speak for 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Up to two prizes of £500 each will be awarded for the best paper(s) presented at the conference by new researchers.* The procedure and criteria for judging papers will be circulated to all participants.
The Economic History Society is able to offer limited financial support to enable new researchers to attend the conference when this is not available from their institution. This would take the form of assistance with registration fees and not travel costs. Any queries should please be directed to the administrative secretary before registering for the conference.
* New researchers who have received their PhD by 31 December in the year preceding the conference will not be eligible for a prize.
Submit your proposal: (the online system will open in early July).
