Under the auspices of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkey the International Commission of Military History (ICMH) will hold its annual conference in Istanbul.

Like in previous years, the Educational Committee of the International Commission of Military History invites young PhD. students to take part in a workshop for young scholars who are still working on or have just finished their PhD thesis on a topic which relates to the issue of "preparations for war". The purpose of the Workshop is to give young scholars the opportunity of discussing their projects with young as well as experienced colleagues from over 40 Countries.

The organisers expect a presentation of 20 minutes.

Applicants should offer papers dealing with:

-  financial

-  economic

-  cultural

or

-  infrastructural

aspects of war preparations.

Applicants should send their proposals to the Secretary General of the Educational Committee, Prof. Dr. Michael Epkenhans.

The Educational Committee will get in touch with applicants whose paper has been accepted no later than 1 May 2016.

All successful applicants will receive a travel grant of € 200 from the ICMH. The Educational Committee will also try to offer PhD students affordable accommodation and a reduction of the conference fees.

Conference Venue: TBA (Istanbul)

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Contact:

Prof. Dr. Michael Epkenhans

Leitender Wissenschaftler

Zentrum für Militärgeschichte und Sozialwissenschaften der Bundeswehr

Zeppelinstraße 127/28

14471 Potsdam

(t) 0331-9714540

(f) 0331-9714507

(@) michaelepkenhans@bundeswehr.org