Dates: 23–26 November 2026
Venue: Villa Vigoni, Menaggio, Italy
Scientific Leads: Professor Marc-Philippe Weller (Heidelberg University) and Professor Teis Hansen (University of Copenhagen)
The conference aims to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue among emerging scholars and to provide
a platform for presenting innovative research on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of
sustainability transitions.
A total of 18 doctoral candidates – two from each 4EU+ member university and the Young Villa
Vigoni – will be selected to participate. Participants will present their research in paired sessions,
coordinated around central themes related to sustainability transitions. Each pair will be encouraged
to link their disciplinary approaches and develop a cross-cutting perspective relevant to the broader
theme.
As part of the concluding session, participants will engage in a brainstorming and peer-feedback
workshop dedicated to the concept design of the Joint Bachelor in Sustainability Transitions. This
program is being developed under the 4EU+ Future Project, and participants’ contributions will feed
directly into its curriculum design process.
To learn more about the possible topics of submissions, please, click here.
Application
Interested doctoral candidates are invited to apply with:
1. A proposal abstract (max. 500 words) outlining their research and its relevance to the conference theme
2. A brief academic CV (max. 2 pages)
Applications should be submitted digitally to the local 4EU+ office of the respective university by 1 September 2026 using the following link: Submit application
Costs: Travel expenses and accommodation will be covered by the sending university in accordance
with its respective regulations.
Working Language: The conference will be conducted in English.
