Call for applications - Workshop for PhDs and Postgraduate students
Myanmar studies in 2026: Research, writing and methods
Applications due date: Friday, 24 April 2026
Workshop date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Workshop venue: The Australian National University, Canberra (in-person)
Outline
This workshop will bring together PhD, Masters and other eligible postgraduate students to share experiences and contribute to discussions on fieldwork, methods, research and writing on Myanmar since the coup in 2021.
The workshop will comprise several panel discussions and interactive sessions over the course of one day, immediately prior to the ANU Myanmar Update conference on 24-25 July 2026. The sessions will cover interview methods, fieldwork, writing and publishing, and include opportunities for participants to share their work and challenges, and discuss concepts and ideas in a collegial environment.
The ANU Myanmar Research Centre will provide ongoing support to participants who are interested in submitting a paper to one of the Centre’s initiatives, including its working paper series, policy brief series, or as part of the MRC Dialogue Series.
Eligibility
The workshop is open to all postgraduate students currently enrolled in a humanities, arts, political or social science research degree (Honours or Masters with research component, MPhil, PhD) at a higher education institution in Australia or New Zealand, as well as Myanmar nationals or early career researchers in Myanmar or Southeast Asia. Myanmar nationals in Australia are strongly encouraged to apply.
In-person attendance is preferred for this workshop. Thanks for your understanding.
Travel costs and stipends
Participants in Australia will be eligible to receive a travel stipend to offset the costs of travel and accommodation associated with attending the workshop.
Expectations
Participants are expected to attend all workshop sessions and to contribute to group discussion. There may be some limited preparation required ahead of the workshop in order for participants to get the most out of the day. Further information will be sent to successful participants. Eligible participants attending the Myanmar Update as speakers, whose expenses will be offset by the conference organisers, will be expected to attend the workshop.
Application process
Please submit an expression of interest using the Google Form accessible here. On this page you will be asked to provide your contact details, as well as 1) an outline of your current research project (150 words), 2) a brief expression of interest outlining why you are interested in attending the workshop (150 words), and 3) a short CV (two pages max).
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday, 24 April 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the closing date.
Contact
For further information, please contact:
- Dave Hopkins: david.hopkins@anu.edu.au
- Khaing Min Thant: khaing_min.thant@unsw.edu.au
The workshop is supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific; and The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW Project # CE230100004).
Photo credit: Shakeel