20th DRC Summer School 2025

20TH DRC SUMMER SCHOOL ON REGIONAL COOPERATION

Navigating the Future of EU Enlargement 

 

06 – 12 July 2025 

Vienna, Austria

 

An intensive one-week programme for students and researchers 

We are looking for young researchers with a scientific background and/or a strong interest in deepening their knowledge of developments in central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research related to the Danube Region and European integration. Following the Summer School, their contributions will be published as articles inDer Donauraum (Danube Region), the scientific journal of the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM). 

 

Join us for an unforgettable week in the beautiful city of Vienna! Engage in inspiring lectures, interactive workshops, and social activities while building lasting collaborations and friendships. Expand your international experience and network with like-minded peers. Be part of the DRC Summer School and gain valuable insights into the political, economic and social challenges shaping the Danube Region today!

 

 

Workshop topics:

 

  1. Shifting Geopolitical Realities
  2. Rethinking Enlargement
  3. Engaging citizens
  4. Growing sustainably

DETAILS OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

  • Date: 06–12 July 2025 
  • Application deadline: 15 May 2025 
  • Target group: BA, MA, PhD level students and scientists
  • Registration fee: none 
  • Accommodation: provided and covered by the organisers 
  • Board: provided and covered by the organisers  
  • Travel: covered by the organisers up to 200 €  
  • Language of instruction: English 
  • Course location: Vienna 
  • Organisers: Danube Rectors’ Conference (DRC), Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)
  • Publication: possibility of publishing of contribution

 

Application Process

  1. Fill out the application form and send the required documents to info@drc-danube.org by15 May 2025, at the latest
  2. Wait for the decision of the board
  3. Selected participants will be informed on 6 June 2025, at the latest

You can find the application form and more details about the required documents here.