9th EFACIS PhD seminar in Irish Studies

This is the 9th PhD seminar organized by the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies in collaboration with EFACIS and the Irish College Leuven.

The aim is to give PhD students in Irish Studies from different European countries the opportunity

• to present their research in a congenial, interdisciplinary environment,
• to receive feedback and advice from established scholars and students with various backgrounds,
• to hone their methodological skills,
• to deepen their knowledge of the different aspects of Irish literature and culture, history and society.
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The programme will consist of

• lectures by invited keynote speakers, all renowned scholars in different fields of Irish studies,
• workshops on different critical theories and methodologies convened by academic experts,
• student presentations, where participants present their own research for an audience of scholars and peers.

 

Confirmed plenary speakers are

- Anne Dolan (Trinity College Dublin)

- Patrick Lonergan (University of Galway)

- Emilie Pine (University College Dublin)

- Sinéad Sturgeon (Queen's University Belfast)

 

Students can apply by submitting a CV and a short description of their research project (up to 1,000 words) before the 31st of January 2026. The number of participants is limited to 25.

The registration fee for this seminar will be 350€. This covers tuition and events, 5 nights of accommodation and breakfast in the beautifully refurbished Irish college, coffee breaks and lunches. Participants must be members of EFACIS (individually or through their centre). Two scholarships will be made available by EFACIS to waive the registration fee for those who need it most. If you wish to be eligible for a scholarship, please state so and provide details about your funding situation as part of your application.  

For applications and further information, please contact Elke D’hoker at elke.dhoker@kuleuven.be.

Click here for a pdf-version of this Call for Papers.