“CSSM PhD School” A Unique Opportunity to develop Current Research (Global South)

The PhD School is a unique opportunity to develop your current research in a supportive atmosphere, get mentoring from CSSM researchers, and meet others exploring similar questions.

Aims and Objectives

• The aim of this PhD school is to support participants to develop their ongoing research in the area of the social study of microbes. Together, they will explore the necessary theoretical and methodological developments to study changes in human-microbial relations from the social sciences and humanities. Additionally, the PhD school will accommodate the building of international networks for academic collaboration.
• Participants will be mentored by a team composed of CSSM and international researchers.
• Accepted participants will be expected to submit a draft paper/chapter for discussion two weeks before the PhD school.

Preliminary Programme

• The PhD school will last for three days 12–14 June 2024. The first two days will consist of group work, including the presentation and discussion of pre-submitted manuscripts, an international keynote lecture, and general discussions about the social study of microbes. On the third day, the participants will take part in the CSSM Day when the expanded CSSM team comes together for interactive sessions and conversations regarding microbes.

Who can apply?

• They welcome applications from PhD students interested in the social study of microbes. Applicants from the Global South and members of minorities are especially welcome to apply.

For more information, visit University of Helsinki.