Deadline: 15 January 2017
Caucasus Research Resource Center-Armenia is accepting applications for its program entitled “Armenia-Turkey: paving ways for dialogue and reconciliation” in order to empower and engage the civil societies of Turkey and Armenia, to contribute to the enhanced regional peace and stability, democratic pluralism and social inclusion across and within the two societies.
The aim of the conference is to facilitate academic and policy dialogue, improving information flow, communication exchange and networking between researchers, experts, media representatives and institutions through engaging already existing and new actors in economic, cultural, educational, and awareness-raising activities between Armenia and Turkey.
Sessions will be selected and finalized based on the above-mentioned topics and submitted papers by March 24, 2017.
Topics (Not Limited)
- Understanding Armenia and Turkey: mutual public perceptions
- Possible areas of confidence building: steps and measures
- Consequences of local and global developments in Armenian-Turkish relations
- Armenian-Turkish economic relations today and tomorrow: challenges and opportunities
- Internal and external actors of the Armenian-Turkish relations: seeking ways to build bridges
- Media coverage of Armenian-Turkish relations
- Mobility: from tourism to migration
Benefits
Limited funding is available for 5 participants from Turkey to contribute toward travel and up to 3 nights of accommodation in Yerevan.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholars, experts and researchers, including think-tank and academia representatives, and PhD researchers; NGO and civil society representatives; Media representatives and Policy makers (including government agencies) and representatives of international organizations interested in the subject are welcome to apply.
- Applicants from Armenia and Turkey are especially encouraged to contribute to and attend the conference.
- The Conference will be conducted in Armenian and English. Simultaneous translation will be available.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the application form via given website.
Eligible Countries: Armenia and Turkey
For more information, please visit Call for Papers.