Applications are now open for the 2027 European Winter School for Women* in the Study of Work and Employment Relations, taking place from 8 to 10 March 2027 at the University of Bremen in Germany. The three-day academic workshop is designed to support women and non-binary researchers working on questions related to work, labour and employment relations, while creating opportunities for intellectual exchange, academic networking and professional development.

The Winter School brings together researchers from fields including sociology, political science, European studies, labour studies, industrial relations, economics, psychology, gender studies and related disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with established scholars from across Europe, develop their research papers through dedicated sessions and exchange ideas on contemporary debates surrounding the organization, governance and experience of work.

The programme will include keynote presentations, academic development sessions, career-focused roundtables and networking opportunities with representatives of social partners. Participants will also take part in in-depth paper development sessions with senior faculty, allowing them to receive feedback and further develop their research.

The 2027 Winter School will be hosted by the Institute Labor and Economy at the University of Bremen. Confirmed faculty include Chiara Benassi from the University of Bologna, Irene Dingeldey from the University of Bremen, Lisa Dorigatti from the University of Milan, Lena Hipp from WZB, Bettina Kohlrausch from WSI, Ania Plomien from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Valeria Pulignano from KU Leuven.

Between 12 and 15 places are available for early-career researchers, with selection taking place on a competitive basis. There is no registration fee. For selected participants who do not have sufficient institutional funding, the organizers will provide full financial support for travel and accommodation.

The opportunity is open to women and non-binary scholars based in Europe who are conducting research related to labour and employment relations. Eligible applicants include doctoral researchers and early-career scholars, including postdoctoral researchers who completed their PhD within the past five years.

Applicants are required to submit an extended abstract of the paper they intend to develop during the Winter School, with a maximum length of three pages, an academic CV of no more than two pages, and a one-page motivation letter explaining their interest in participating. Applicants should also indicate whether they require financial support and provide estimated travel and accommodation costs, details of any available institutional support, and an overview of their expected funding needs in a table.

Applications must be prepared in English and submitted by email to wwswork@uni-bremen.de no later than 15 October 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Successful applicants will be notified by 30 November 2026. Those selected will then be required to submit a full draft of the paper they will develop during the Winter School by 15 January 2027.

The European Winter School provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to receive feedback from experienced scholars, strengthen their academic networks and further develop research on work and employment relations within an international European setting.

Application deadline: 15 October 2026
Winter School dates: 8–10 March 2027
Location: University of Bremen, Germany
Registration fee: None
Funding: Travel and accommodation fully financed for selected participants without sufficient institutional funding
Eligible applicants: Women and non-binary doctoral and early-career researchers based in Europe

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