PhD candidates from universities around the world are invited to participate every Spring in the annual Call for papers addressed to doctoral researchers working in the core areas of the Siracusa International Institute: international criminal law, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law.
This seminar provides an opportunity for doctoral researchers to network with their colleagues and senior academics, to gain experience in presenting research to a scholarly audience, and the acquisition of practical skills for their studies and future careers.
This year, the 5th Doctoral Seminar takes place on 30 and 31 March, 2026, only in person, in Siracusa.
The seminar will consist of presentations by doctoral candidates as well as sessions delivered by experts of both a practical and theoretical nature of relevance to post-graduate research and academic careers.
PhD candidates at all stages in their research are invited to submit Abstracts for presentations at the seminar. Abstracts should consist of no more than 200 words setting out the basic idea, argument and/or objective of the presentation. The deadline for submission of Abstracts is 17h00 European Central Time on 8 January 2026.
Candidates who submit their application will be informed of the outcome via email from a.buonocore@siracusainstitute.org.
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This call for papers is addressed to doctoral researchers working in the areas on which the work and activities of the Siracusa International Institute are focused. It is expected that the seminar will be of interest to PhD candidates whose research work engages with the fields of international criminal law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as with human rights and criminal justice at the domestic level.
All Participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Attendance and participation from doctoral candidates who do not present papers is also welcomed and expected.
It is hoped that there will be a sufficient number of papers so that thematic sessions may be organized on the following subjects:
There is no intent to exclude presentations on other subjects.
REGISTRATION COSTS
Participation fees are €250 (including two lunches during working days and course materials).
Accepted participants should settle their fees by 20 February, 2026 by bank transfer to The Siracusa Institute‘s bank account.
Participants who do not intend to present papers may register at any time.
Eligibility
Cancellation Policy
The seminar is directed by an academic committee whose members include:
