Navigating Disruptions & Transitions in the Mediterranean: Policies for Resilient, Innovative & Inclusive Economies

FEMISE is pleased to launch its Call for Papers for the 2026 Annual Conference. Researchers working on socioeconomic issues in the Euro-Mediterranean region are invited to submit research concept notes addressing key challenges and transformations shaping the region.

Submission Deadline: 20 May 2026 

You can access the full guidelines by clicking here

Following the selection of concept notes, authors will be invited to submit full papers, which will undergo a review process. Selected authors will present their work at the FEMISE Annual Conference in October 2026 (date and location to be confirmed).

Why Participate?

• Present your research at a high-level international conference
• Receive feedback from leading experts
• Contribute to policy-relevant research
• Get published in FEMISE outputs and potentially in indexed publications
• Receive:
  • €600 for accepted papers
  • Additional €200 for published policy briefs
• Travel and accommodation covered (for one author per paper, within eligible region)

Strategic Context

The Euro-Mediterranean region is undergoing profound transformations driven by:

• Geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation
• Climate change and energy transitions
• Rapid digital and technological shifts
• Persistent socioeconomic challenges (inequality, unemployment, informality)

These dynamics are no longer temporary disruptions but structural forces reshaping economies, labour markets, and policy frameworks. This Call for Papers invites contributions that explore how the region can:

• Build resilience
• Foster innovation
• Promote inclusive and sustainable development

Conference Theme & Research Topics

Submissions should address the main theme and fall under one (or more) of the following topics:

Topic 1: Reconfiguration of International Trade and Globalisation

Opportunities for the Euro-Mediterranean Region

Topic 2: Sustainability Transitions in Times of Disruption

Economic Resilience, Risk, and Systemic Transformation

Topic 3: Digital Transformation and Innovation

Drivers for Mediterranean Competitiveness

Topic 4: Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Reducing Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Social Resilience

For detailed topic descriptions, refer to Annex 1.

Eligibility & Scope

• Open to researchers working on Euro-Mediterranean socioeconomic issues
• Submissions can focus on:
  • The entire region or specific countries
• Comparative and collaborative research (especially North–South partnerships) is encouraged
• Early-career researchers and recent PhDs are strongly encouraged to apply
• Papers must provide:
  • Clear value added
  • Evidence-based analysis
  • Operational policy recommendations