Monday, 05 January 2026 10:04

Indonesian Section | CALL FOR PAPERS: Indonesian Section | 21st IRSA International Conference in Bandar Lampung, 6–7 July 2026

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA), in collaboration with the University of Lampung, invites scholars, practitioners, and students to submit papers to be presented in the 21^st IRSA International Conference. The theme of the conference is Driving Regional Transformation: Synergizing Innovation, Connectivity, and Social Inclusion in Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Forestry, and it will be held in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, on 6-7 July 2026.

Potential topics to be discussed in the conference include, but are not limited to:

Regional Development and Innovation in the Agricultural, Aquaculture and Forestry Sectors
Domestic Trade, Connectivity, and Sustainable Local Economies
Strengthen Trade Resilience and Inter-Region and Country Cooperation
Unemployment, Social Challenges, and Labor Migration
Tourism and Community Development
Natural Resources, Economic Growth, and Poverty
Institutional Innovations and Collaborative Mechanisms for Sustainable Regional Economies
Digital Transformation in Finance and Economic Development
Strengthening Tax Policy and Local Government Revenue to Accelerate Regional Growth
Policy Frameworks and Implementation Strategies to Advance Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
New Approaches in Regional Science

An extended paper abstract of about 500 words should be submitted online via http://www.conftool.com/irsa2026 by 2 March 2026.

The abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, potential contributions, and keywords. Abstracts must be submitted in English, as also the full paper.

Paper sessions are seminar-style for each paper and allow ample time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

For further details about the conference, please visit: https://lampung2026.irsa.or.id/

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Tuesday, 16 December 2025 09:42

Submission deadline extended to January 5, 2026, for the Special Session Proposals for the 2026 RSAI World Congress!

Dear Colleagues,

We hope this email finds you all well.

RSAI and the LOC are fully immersed in the organization of the 15th edition of the RSAI World Congress "Wellbeing and Sustainability: Regional Science Discussions at the Earth’s Core", that will take place in Quito, Ecuador (June 9th to 12th June, 2026) (https://www.regionalscience.org/index.php/congress.html)

Although we have received already a significant number of proposals to organize Special Sessions, following some requests the RSAI and the LOC have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to January 5th, 2026.

If you are interested in organizing a Special Session, please do get in touch with the congress secretariat (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) as soon as possible with your proposal (https://www.regionalscience.org/2026RSAIcongress/special-sessions.html )

Thank you in advance for your attention and we look forward to seeing you in Quito!

Dr Ana Viñuela

RSAI Executive Director

Associate Professor, Applied Economics Department

REGIOlab, University of Oviedo, Spain

European Project EXIT (https://www.exit-project.eu/)

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Monday, 15 December 2025 09:35

Workshop | Advances in Spatial and Network Modelling for Policymaking - 2nd Edition, 28-29 May 2026, JRC Seville

Advances in Spatial and Network Modelling for Policymaking - 2nd Edition

Join us on 28-29 May 2026 in Sevilla for the second edition of this workshop, hosted by the JRC. The call for papers is open until 15 February, 2026.

The workshop aims to promote scientific exchange among researchers, academics, and practitioners working on Spatial Econometrics and Spatial Statistics. It will explore advances in theory, methods, and empirical applications, encouraging dialogue on policy-relevant research and establishing an annual platform for sharing ideas and findings among experts.

Registration to the conference will open after mid-March 2026. Exact date to be confirmed.

Keynote speakers

Frank van Oort, Erasmus School of Economics
Habiba Djebbari, Aix-Marseille School of Economics

Call for papers

Do you want to contribute to the workshop? A call for papers is open until 15 February, 2026.

We particularly welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

public policy evaluation
causal identification of treatment effects
climate change, environment, and health
regional development, innovation, and inequality
urban mobility, accessibility and housing
twin transitions and global challenges
big data and AI

We welcome submissions from economists and political scientists engaged in research related to the workshop themes. We especially value contributions from junior researchers, recognizing their capacity to bring novel insights and methodological advances to the debate.

Acceptance notification: 15 March, 2026

Registration and further information: Extended abstracts (2,000 words) must be submitted by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) in PDF format indicating in the subject the name of the workshop.

Download the call for papers

Practical information

When: Thursday 28 May 2026, 00:00 - Friday 29 May 2026, 23:59 (CEST)
Where: JRC Sevilla
Languages: English

Description

Attendance is free for presenters, and it includes coffee breaks and lunches. Travel and accommodation expenses for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in need of funds can be covered by the host institution upon request.

Scientific and Organizing Committee: Paolo Di Caro (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance), Cristiana Fiorelli (University of Rome La Sapienza), Nicola Pontarollo (University of Brescia), Valerio Leone Sciabolazza (University of Rome La Sapienza), Simone Salotti (Joint Research Centre, EC), Carolina Serpieri (University of Rome La Sapienza).

The agenda of the workshop will be shared in due time.

+Info at https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/events/advances-spatial-and-network-modelling-policymaking-2nd-edition-2026-05-28_en

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Monday, 15 December 2025 09:10

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) at UNC Charlotte invites applications for the Knight Distinguished Professorship of Public Policy

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) at UNC Charlotte invites applications for the Knight Distinguished Professorship of Public Policy, a full-time, tenured faculty position to begin August 10, 2026.

The Knight Professorship of Public Policy serves as a catalyst for studying critical regional needs in Charlotte and other rapidly growing urban areas in the southeastern United States. Such needs include, but are not limited to, transportation, growth management, economic development, health, education, economic mobility, sustainability, and environmental issues, especially energy policy.

The Knight Professor will have an appointment within an appropriate CHESS Department and will act as a faculty affiliate to the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. The Urban Institute is a non-partisan, applied research and community outreach institute at UNC Charlotte, seeking solutions to the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing our region. The Knight Professor will also be a core member of the interdisciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program, teaching and mentoring doctoral students.

https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/65556

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Thursday, 11 December 2025 09:02

Call for Papers | 4th Annual Southern Africa Regional Science Association Conference, 22-24 July 2026, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia

The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) and the Department of Land and Spatial Sciences at NUST, announces the 4th Annual Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA) Conference 2026 Reimagining Regional Development Futures: Pathways to Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Growth in Southern Africa

Conference Themes

The conference will specifically focus on the complex development challenges shaped by urbanisation, climate change, inequality, migration, and economic transformation. Regional development debates increasingly emphasise the need for inclusive and resilient approaches that can address structural inequalities while fostering competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

Economic Resilience, Finance, and Regional Development
Urbanisation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Society, Labour, and Inclusion
Poverty, Inequality, and Informality
Transportation and Mobility in Urban Areas
Governance, Policy, and Institutions
Technology, AI, and Digital Futures
Land Governance, Tenure, and Administration
Land Use Planning, Property Markets, and Spatial Development

Conference Registration

Early Bird Conference Registration Opens: 20 March 2026
Late Conference Registration: 17 April 2026
Conference Registration Closes: 30 June 2026
Early Bird Registration: N$2 000
Late Registration: N$2 500
Students: N$1 000
A discounted group rate will be considered for students or early- career academics submitting co-authored papers.

Submission Details

Abstracts for papers should contain the purpose, objective(s), methods, findings, and implications/significance.
Keywords (up to five) should be included.
Full papers should contain an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, findings and discussion, and conclusion.
Papers and abstracts should be submitted online using this link (https://forms.gle/awxbMdER56YG1ewBA).
Note that papers will only be accepted on the programme if the author/co-author will attend the conference
If you have any questions relating to your submission, please contact Sam Mwando This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Elina Teodol This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Royal Mabakeng This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Prof Eric Yankson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 January 2026
Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 21 February 2026
Submission of Full Papers: 30 April 2026
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 21 May 2026
Conference Dates: 22 - 24 July 2026

+Info: https://sarsa2026.weebly.com/

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Thursday, 11 December 2025 08:57

Call for Papers | 4th Annual Southern Africa Regional Science Association Conference, 22-24 July 2026, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia

The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) and the Department of Land and Spatial Sciences at NUST, announces the 4th Annual Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA) Conference 2026 Reimagining Regional Development Futures: Pathways to Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Growth in Southern Africa

Conference Themes

The conference will specifically focus on the complex development challenges shaped by urbanisation, climate change, inequality, migration, and economic transformation. Regional development debates increasingly emphasise the need for inclusive and resilient approaches that can address structural inequalities while fostering competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

Economic Resilience, Finance, and Regional Development
Urbanisation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Society, Labour, and Inclusion
Poverty, Inequality, and Informality
Transportation and Mobility in Urban Areas
Governance, Policy, and Institutions
Technology, AI, and Digital Futures
Land Governance, Tenure, and Administration
Land Use Planning, Property Markets, and Spatial Development

Conference Registration

Early Bird Conference Registration Opens: 20 March 2026
Late Conference Registration: 17 April 2026
Conference Registration Closes: 30 June 2026
Early Bird Registration: N$2 000
Late Registration: N$2 500
Students: N$1 000
A discounted group rate will be considered for students or early- career academics submitting co-authored papers.

Submission Details

Abstracts for papers should contain the purpose, objective(s), methods, findings, and implications/significance.
Keywords (up to five) should be included.
Full papers should contain an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, findings and discussion, and conclusion.
Papers and abstracts should be submitted online using this link (https://forms.gle/awxbMdER56YG1ewBA).
Note that papers will only be accepted on the programme if the author/co-author will attend the conference
If you have any questions relating to your submission, please contact Sam Mwando This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Elina Teodol This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Royal Mabakeng This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Prof Eric Yankson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 January 2026
Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 21 February 2026
Submission of Full Papers: 30 April 2026
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 21 May 2026
Conference Dates: 22 - 24 July 2026

+Info: https://sarsa2026.weebly.com/

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Thursday, 11 December 2025 05:48

Appel à communications – Doctorales ASRDLF 2026 | Corte (Corse), 5-6 mars 2026

Les Doctorales ASRDLF 2026 se tiendront les 5 et 6 mars 2026 à l’Université de Corse, à Corte, et s’adressent à l’ensemble des doctorant·e·s et jeunes chercheur·e·s travaillant sur les dynamiques territoriales et régionales en sciences humaines et sociales.

Un moment privilégié d’échanges scientifiques, de retours critiques exigeants et bienveillants, et de dialogue interdisciplinaire autour des travaux doctoraux, dans l’esprit qui fait la force des Doctorales depuis leur création.

Deux conférences invitées exceptionnelles seront proposées cette année :
André Torre (Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE – AgroParisTech)
Ugo Fratesi (Politecnico di Milano)

Une séance plénière “Quelle vie après la thèse ?”, ainsi qu’une table ronde “Publier et valoriser ses travaux de thèse”, viendront compléter le programme scientifique.

Envoi des propositions : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Toutes les thématiques de la science régionale sont bienvenues, sans exclusive, quelles que soient les approches méthodologiques.

+info: https://asrdlf.org/pdf/PDFeve1815CN1.pdf

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Wednesday, 10 December 2025 08:05

Portuguese Section: Call for Papers | 33rd APDR Congress, June 30-July 3, 2026, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Barcelos, Portugal

The APDR invites regional scientists, economists, managers, sociologists, geographers, urban planners, engineers, policy makers, and researchers of related disciplines to participate in the 33rd APDR Congress with the theme "Interregional Governance, Cohesion and Sustainability: Overcoming Territorial Inequalities for a Balanced Future" that will be held from 2 to 3 of July, 2026, at the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Barcelos, Portugal. On June 30 and July 1, 2026, just before the main conference, a Sustainable Regional Development Academy will be organized for a limited number of participants.

The theme “Interregional Governance, Cohesion and Sustainability: Overcoming Territorial Inequalities for a Balanced Future” underscores the growing importance of collaborative frameworks that promote equitable and sustainable development across regions. In the face of persistent territorial disparities, effective interregional governance emerges as a key mechanism for fostering cohesion, resilience, and shared prosperity. By integrating economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions, this approach seeks to ensure that sustainability is achieved not only within individual regions but also across territorial boundaries, paving the way toward a more balanced and inclusive future.

The call for papers and Special Session Proposals is open, and your participation is very welcome!

Deadline for Special Session proposals: February 1, 2026. Proposals should be sent by email to the Congress secretariat (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Deadline for Abstracts submissions: April 2, 2026. Authors should submit their abstracts through the online submission system by following the link https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/APDR2026

Deadline for Academy Applications: March 15, 2026.

All information available at the congress website: https://apdr.pt/congresso/2026/index.html

Looking forward to hosting you in Barcelos, Portugal!

The Organizing Committee and the Board of APDR

33rd APDR Congress