Development Writing Workshop in Lahore (Sept 23-24, 2026)
Call for Proposals: Political and Socio-Economic Transformations in South and Central Asia
Interdisciplinary contributions on political processes, political behavior, institutions, patterns of conflict and cooperation (both within and across countries and non-state actors), economic transformations, social and economic inequalities, the political economy of inequality, environmentalism, securitization, social attitudes and change in the region, as well as other related topics are welcome.
The deadline for submission has been extended to May 5, 2026.
Important Guidelines
- Successful candidates will be notified in late May and requested to submit a first draft of their papers (6,000 to 9,000 words) by August 7, 2026.
- Applications are open to PhD candidates as well as Assistant and Associate Professors in Pakistan and elsewhere doing research on the region. Scholars attending the Association for Asian Studies in Asia conference are especially encouraged to apply. For questions or inquiries, reach out to Dina.Baslan@villanova.edu
- Organized by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (JSAMES) hosted by Villanova University's Center for Arab and Islamic Studies
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NOTE:
The JSAMES will cover hotel costs for all scholars accepted for the workshop and additionally cover travel costs for Pakistan-based scholars