Dear Editors,

I hope you're well. I'd be grateful if you could distribute the CfP for our Southeast Asia Graduate Congress and info about our newly established ASEAN Center in Ankara, Türkiye. The message and brochure of the congress is below. Thank you in advance!

Yusuf

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Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from Ankara, Türkiye. We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Southeast Asia Graduate Congress, organized by the ASEAN Center for Applied Studies and Research at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (SSUA), Türkiye.

The congress will take place on May 6-7, 2026, in a hybrid format (both in person in Ankara and online) and is open to Master's and PhD students worldwide.

This interdisciplinary congress aims to bring together graduate students working on Southeast Asia and ASEAN-related topics, fostering academic dialogue between Türkiye, ASEAN, and the wider international scholarly community.

Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2026
Congress Dates: May 6-7, 2026

Themes Include
Politics & Governance
Economy & Trade
Culture & Identity
History & Heritage
Türkiye-ASEAN Relations
Migration & Diaspora
Environment & Climate
Digital & Technology

Submission Guidelines
Open to Master's and PhD students only
Abstracts: 250-400 words
Include title, name, affiliation, email, and up to 5 keywords
Optional short bio (max. 100 words)
Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere
Languages: English and/or Turkish
Participation: In-person and/or online
Accepted abstracts will be published in the official Congress Abstract Book

 Submission email: aseancenter@asbu.edu.tr

About the SSUA ASEAN Center

The ASEAN Center for Applied Studies and Research, established in June 2025 at SSUA, is an interdisciplinary academic center focusing on Southeast Asia and the eleven ASEAN member states. The Center aims to advance high-quality research, graduate education, and academic cooperation by addressing the political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics of the region. Its mission is to enhance academic knowledge on ASEAN's global significance and to strengthen Türkiye's academic engagement with Southeast Asia through comparative and interdisciplinary research.

Within this framework, the Center:

Conducts and supports ASEAN-focused academic research
Organizes conferences, seminars, and workshops
Promotes student and faculty exchanges and joint research projects
Develops institutional partnerships with universities and research networks in ASEAN countries
Produces academic and policy-oriented publications
Beyond its academic role, the Center also aims to serve as a bridge between Türkiye and ASEAN, fostering sustainable dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge exchange. We are open to academic and institutional collaborations and would be delighted to explore joint initiatives with your institution.

 More information:
https://aseancenter.asbu.edu.tr/en

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this call with your students and colleagues who may be interested.

We look forward to your participation and to welcoming your students to Ankara (or online).

If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warm regards,

Yusuf Avcı