2027 7th Joint Summer College

Summary

The seventh RSA Europe and University of Vilnius Summer College for PhD students and early career researchers brings together researchers in their early career, high-profile researchers, and policy experts to present the latest research, policy developments and insights on one of the most pressing questions in contemporary regional science: the complex interplay between institutional setting, discontent and territorial inequalities. Keynote presentations by experienced and high-profile researchers will be complemented with professional development sessions, in which PhD students and early career researchers will have the opportunity to present their research and collect feedback. The Summer College will be enriched by site visits to learn about how institutions characterised local development strategies and reduce territorial inequalities. The Summer College offers great opportunities for socialising and networking with a young and dynamic community from academia, experts in the field, and practitioners.

The Summer College is match-funded by RSA Europe and Vilnius University and thus free to attend for successful applicants. Transport and accommodation costs need to be covered by participants.

Confirmed Speakers

• Tomoyuki Hashimoto, Vilnius University, Lithuania
• Claudio Detotto, Universita' della Corsica Pasquale Paoli, France
• Alessandra Faggian, Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy
• Sebastien Bourdin, IESEG School of Management, France

We warmly invite applications from current PhD students and early career researchers (within 5 years after finishing their PhD or equivalent) who are working on regional issues or on questions related to institutions, discontent and territorial inequalities.

Application Process
Application documents to be submitted by Tuesday 9th February 2027

• your completed application form
• a certificate:
  • confirming your PhD student status; or
  • confirming your early career status (PhD certificate);
• your CV

Please note that:

• Applicants must be current PhD students or early career applicants (within 5 years of finishing their PhD or demonstrate equivalent experience);
• there is no fee to attend the Summer College, but transport to/from Vilnius and accommodation costs need to be covered by participants;
• participants must attend the full programme of the Summer College in-person