We are pleased to announce the Young Researchers Meeting on Cooperatives, a collaborative event organized by the Nationale Coöperatieve Raad (NCR) cooperative scholars network and CollectieveKracht. This meeting is designed to bring together early-career researchers with a shared interest in cooperative studies, offering them an opportunity to present their work and build their network. 

Event details

• Date: Tuesday October 8, 2024 
• Time: 12:00 – 16:30 (followed by networking drinks) 
• Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Polak Building, room 3-18. (Campus map) 

Program outline

12:00-13:00: Lunch 
13:00-14:30: Pitches 
14:30-15:00: Coffee 
15:00-16:30: More pitches 
16:45: Networking Drinks 

Submission guidelines

• Who can apply? We invite PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers working on cooperative studies to submit proposals for a 15-minute presentation, which will include a 10-minute pitch followed by a brief Q&A.  
• How to apply? Submit a proposal of no more than 500 words, detailing the focus of your research, and specific guiding questions for the group (if any). 
• Timeline
  • Proposal submission deadline: Friday, September 20 Friday, September 27
  • Confirmation by reviewer: Friday, September 27 Monday, September 30.
  • Deadline PPT slides: Monday, October 7, 17:00. 

Additional Information

This meeting is the first in a series of events aimed at providing opportunities to bring together the cooperative studies community. Keep an eye out on the NCR website for information on future meetings.  

For further inquiries, please contact the coordinator of the event Shreya Paudel (paudel@rsm.nl).