Events and Announcements: 26 April 2026

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Announcement

Survey – How do scholars of public international law choose their research methods?: Researchers at Leiden University are conducting a new study to develop a better understanding of the methodological landscape in the field of public international law. Researchers in this field are invited to take a short survey. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background, current position, research methods, and publication choices. Your participation in this study is voluntary and can be terminated at any time, for any reason. 

The research team consists of Cecily Rose, Misha Plagis, Johanna Trittenbach, and Nicholas McGuire, and can be contacted at methodssurvey@law.leidenuniv.nl. For more information see here. You can access the survey here.

Calls for Papers

IHL Beyond States – New Patterns, New Spaces, and New Actors in Armed Conflicts: The Faculty of Political Science at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Political Science invites submissions for an international conference examining how international humanitarian law (IHL) is responding to the changing nature of armed conflict. As contemporary conflicts increasingly involve non-state actors, new technological domains such as cyberspace and outer space, and evolving methods of warfare, the conference encourages critical reflection on whether existing legal frameworks remain adequate or require rethinking. The event will feature a keynote by Marco Sassòli.

Abstracts (max. 500 words) are invited from scholars worldwide, particularly early-career researchers and those from underrepresented regions. Submissions should include a short CV, ORCID identifier, and an indication of whether a full paper is intended for publication. The deadline for abstracts is 10 May 2026, with notifications by 1 June 2026. A limited number of travel grants are available. Accepted participants will be invited to submit full papers (by 15 November 2026) for consideration in a post-conference publication. The conference forms part of Serbia’s annual IHL Day, organized in partnership with the Red Cross of Serbia. More information here.

Job

Barbara Huber Scholarship Program: The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg, Germany invites applications for the Barbara Huber Scholarship Program, offering outstanding researchers the opportunity to advance work in criminology, public security, criminal law, and fundamental legal research. The program supports innovative, high-impact projects from early-career researchers, postdocs, and established scholars worldwide, with research stays of 2–6 months and monthly stipends ranging from €1,650 to €3,200, plus additional grants for academic activities.

Based in Freiburg im Breisgau—near the borders of France and Switzerland—the institute provides a strong academic network and high quality of life. The scholarship honors Barbara Huber (1935–2018) and her legacy in comparative law. Applications are due by 31 May 2026 and require a CV, publication list, up to three key works, and a 5–10 page research proposal. More information here.