Deadline: April 15, 2026
The Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IEFSEM–BAS) is pleased to invite applications for the Travelling Lectorium 2026: “Bulgaria: Intercultural and Inter-Religious Spaces,” to be held from 24 to 30 August 2026.
This intensive one-week programme combines lectures, ethnographic field visits, and discussions with local communities and experts, offering participants an in-depth perspective on Bulgaria’s ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. The itinerary includes Sofia, Breznitsa, Ribnovo, Plovdiv, Bachkovo, and Sliven.
The lectorium is open to PhD students and early-career researchers (up to five years after PhD) in anthropology, ethnology, sociology, history, cultural studies, and related fields. Applicants should be based at institutions outside Bulgaria and demonstrate a clear research interest in ethnic and cultural diversity, preferably with a specific focus on Bulgaria or the Balkans.
Participation is free of charge. The organisers cover accommodation (6 nights), full board, and in-country transport. Participants are expected to cover their international travel costs.
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
Application deadline: 15 April 2026
Notification of results: 15 May 2026