{"id":23617,"date":"2026-04-09T20:01:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/?p=23617"},"modified":"2026-04-09T20:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:14:55","slug":"femise-call-for-papers-2026-navigating-disruptions-transitions-in-the-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/en\/articles-en\/femise-call-for-papers-2026-navigating-disruptions-transitions-in-the-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"FEMISE Call for Papers 2026- Navigating Disruptions &#038; Transitions in the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"182b3im\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"501\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-23618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Call-for-paper-Announcement-Presentation.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"182b3im\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"501\">Navigating Disruptions &amp; Transitions in the Mediterranean: Policies for Resilient, Innovative &amp; Inclusive Economies<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"645\">FEMISE is pleased to launch its <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"613\">Call for Papers<\/strong> for the 2026 Annual Conference. Researchers working on socioeconomic issues in the Euro-Mediterranean region are invited to submit <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"772\">research concept notes<\/strong> addressing key challenges and transformations shaping the region.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"879\"><strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"879\">Submission Deadline: 20 May 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"879\"><strong>You can access the full guidelines by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cover-Page-FEMISE-Call-for-Papers-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0clicking here<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1174\">Following the selection of concept notes, authors will be invited to submit full papers, which will undergo a review process. Selected authors will present their work at the FEMISE Annual Conference in <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1099\">October 2026<\/strong> (date and location to be confirmed).<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qalkrs\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1204\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1204\">Why Participate?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1661\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1m86g32\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1272\">Present your research at a high-level international conference<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"threi5\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1314\">Receive feedback from leading experts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rfw4tb\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1361\">Contribute to <strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1359\">policy-relevant research<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iywujp\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1437\">Get published in FEMISE outputs and potentially in indexed publications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10zc5ox\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1537\">Receive:\n<ul data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1537\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1b0xd8t\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1483\"><strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1461\">\u20ac600<\/strong> for accepted papers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oerrtx\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1537\">Additional <strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1507\">\u20ac200<\/strong> for published policy briefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13w8fmk\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1661\">Travel and accommodation covered (for one author per paper, within eligible region)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1394sc2\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1692\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1692\">Strategic Context<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1773\">The Euro-Mediterranean region is undergoing profound transformations driven by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1987\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xvlsrv\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1824\">Geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19dcsio\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1866\">Climate change and energy transitions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p641a4\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1909\">Rapid digital and technological shifts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lp2at2\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1987\">Persistent socioeconomic challenges (inequality, unemployment, informality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2163\">These dynamics are no longer temporary disruptions but <strong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2124\">structural forces reshaping economies, labour markets, and policy frameworks<\/strong>. This Call for Papers invites contributions that explore how the region can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2344\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13pj9uj\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2266\">Build <strong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2264\">resilience<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sxe3vg\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2292\">Foster <strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2290\">innovation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bsmhnb\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2344\">Promote <strong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2344\">inclusive and sustainable development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tjb6lj\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2392\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2392\">Conference Theme &amp; Research Topics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2489\">Submissions should address the main theme and fall under one (or more) of the following topics:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yjnvcp\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2564\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2564\">Topic 1: Reconfiguration of International Trade and Globalisation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2612\">Opportunities for the Euro-Mediterranean Region<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fbp763\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2680\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2680\">Topic 2: Sustainability Transitions in Times of Disruption<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2735\">Economic Resilience, Risk, and Systemic Transformation<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"156ym4j\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2791\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2791\">Topic 3: Digital Transformation and Innovation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2833\">Drivers for Mediterranean Competitiveness<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12bavc8\" data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2889\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2889\">Topic 4: Inclusive and Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2964\">Reducing Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Social Resilience<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3061\">For detailed topic descriptions, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Annex-1-FEMISE-Call-for-Papers-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3022\">Annex 1<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ct2g4k\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3094\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3094\">Eligibility &amp; Scope<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3579\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mshlxz\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3170\">Open to researchers working on Euro-Mediterranean socioeconomic issues<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ulu5y4\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3244\">Submissions can focus on:\n<ul data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16p8g8r\" data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3244\">The entire region or specific countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10yx4nl\" data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3343\">Comparative and collaborative research (especially <strong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3326\">North\u2013South partnerships<\/strong>) is encouraged<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12h9wcu\" data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3425\"><strong data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3423\">Early-career researchers and recent PhDs are strongly encouraged to apply<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j7kzrg\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3579\">Papers must provide:\n<ul data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3579\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1q2flkq\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3472\">Clear value added<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qbtjxx\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3502\">Evidence-based analysis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mowul3\" data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3579\">Operational policy recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"15ksusm\" data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3611\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3611\">Submission Process<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3669\">Applicants must submit the following by <strong data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3668\">20 May 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tk9fph\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3705\">1. Concept Note (Max. 7 pages)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3716\">Including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3917\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1v55pnv\" data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3745\">Title and selected topic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xwmaap\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3772\">Objective of the paper<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vsflsx\" data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3807\">Knowledge gap and contribution<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uyccmd\" data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3823\">Methodology<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ovvwwr\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3868\">Expected results and policy implications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wzlecb\" data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3917\">Author(s) details (name, affiliation, contact)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xivs59\" data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3931\">2. CV(s)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3978\">Including list of publications (if applicable)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4111\">&#x1f4e9; Submit to: <strong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4016\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4014\">&#99;&#x6f;n&#116;&#x61;c&#116;&#x40;f&#101;&#x6d;i&#115;&#x65;&#46;&#x6f;&#x72;&#103;<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4019\" \/>Subject line: <em data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4073\">FEMISE Conference Call for Papers 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"15ksusm\" data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3611\">For full submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and detailed timeline, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Annex-2-FEMISE-Call-for-Papers-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\">Annex 2<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"15ksusm\" data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3611\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3611\">Timeline <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Milestone<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>20 May 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Deadline for submission (concept notes + CVs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>10 June 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Review and selection process (3\u20134 weeks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>15\u201317 June 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Announcement of selected concept notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>June \u2013 September 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Travel arrangements for selected authors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>10 September 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Submission of first draft (20\u201325 pages)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>25 September 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Preliminary feedback &amp; final selection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>30 September 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Submission of PowerPoint presentations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>October 2026 (first half)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FEMISE Annual Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>30 November 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Final paper submission + policy brief<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>January 2027<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Completion of peer-review process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>February 2027<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Publication of selected papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qmqkat\" data-start=\"6216\" data-end=\"6230\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6230\">Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6232\" data-end=\"6319\">For inquiries, please contact:<br data-start=\"6262\" data-end=\"6265\" \/>&#x1f4e7; <strong data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6290\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6288\">&#99;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#116;&#x61;&#x63;t&#x40;&#x66;e&#109;&#x69;s&#101;&#x2e;o&#114;&#x67;<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"6290\" data-end=\"6293\" \/>&#x1f4e7; 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