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PhD Seminars

HSE PhD Seminar on 'Universalism and Relativism in the Philosophy of Language and Mind'

The Higher School of Economics in Moscow is pleased to invite submissions to the following HSE PhD seminar:

Universalism and Relativism in the Philosophy of Language and Mind

The seminar is going to take place during the 16th  April Conference on Economic and Social Development at the Higher School of Economics, held in Moscow from April 7 to April 10, 2015. Contributions from Philosophy of Language and Mind, Epistemology, Philology and Language sciences are invited, as long as they relate to the general topic of universalism and relativism.

We are glad to announce that Maria Polinsky (Ph.D., Harvard University, Department of Linguistics, Professor of Linguistics, Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), Head Tutor, Head of "Polinsky Language Sciences Lab" (PI) will be the distinguished keynote speaker.

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The main objective of the seminar is to foster contacts and stimulate exchange between young scholars from Russia and other countries, as well as to introduce the Higher School of Economics to a new generation of highly qualified young researchers from around the world.

8-10 Ph.D. students will be invited to give 20 minutes presentations and will then receive detailed   feedback from senior academics in the field. Travel expenses and accommodation will be provided for the selected students.

Proposals of between 800 and 1,200 words, giving a clear idea of  the  main  thesis and methods, plus a short CV should be sent to Anastasia Yastrebtseva (aengovatova@hse.ru) no  later than  December 15th,  2014.

The final decision of the selection committee will be made by January 15th, 2015.

Full papers of  10,000-15,000 words will  then  have  to  be  submitted  by March 15th, 2015.

The Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:

  • Alexander Podobriayev (Ph.D, HSE)
  • Anastasia Yastrebtseva (Ph.D., HSE)
  • Ekaterina Rakhilina (Ph.D., HSE)
  • Elena Dragalina-Chernaya (Ph.D., HSE)
  • Evert van der Zweerde (Ph.D., Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Netherlands)
  • Maria Polinsky (Ph.D., Harvard University)
  • Tatiana Nikitina (Ph.D, HSE)

The Higher School of Economics is the leading academic institution in Russia in the fields of   economics, management, sociology, business, informatics, public policy, political science and humanities. In October 2009, HSE received the status of National Research University (see key facts and figures at the page).

EACES-HSE PhD Seminar on 'Comparative Economic Studies: Country and Regional Level'

In cooperation with the European Association for Comparative Economic Studies (EACES), the Higher School of Economics in Moscow is pleased to invite submissions to the following EACES-HSE PhD seminar:

Comparative Economic Studies: Country and Regional Level

The seminar is going to take place during the 16th  April Conference on Economic and Social Development at the Higher School of Economics, held in Moscow from April 7 to April 10, 2015. Contributions from all fields of economics are invited, as long as they relate to  the general topic of comparative economic  studies. Submissions that adopt a comparative perspective and use regional or country level data are especially welcome. We are glad to announce that Marcello Signorelli, (Professor of University of Perugia in Italy, President of EACES in 2010-2012) and Jun Du (Reader at Aston Business School, UK) will be the distinguished keynote speakers.

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The main objective of the seminar is to foster contacts and stimulate exchange between young scholars from Russia and other countries, as well as to introduce the Higher School of Economics to a new generation of highly qualified young researchers from around the world.

Six PhD students will be invited to give 20 minutes presentations and will then receive detailed   feedback from senior academics in the field. Travel expenses and accommodation will be provided for the selected students.

Proposals of between 800 and 1,200 words, giving a clear idea of   the   main   thesis and methods, plus a short CV should be sent to Olga Demidova (demidova@hse.ru)  no  later than  December 15th,  2014.

The final decision of the selection committee will be made by January 15th, 2015.

Full  papers of  7,000-9,000 words will  then  have  to  be  submitted  by March 15th, 2015.

The Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:

  • Andrei Yakovlev (Higher School of Economics)
  • Marcello Signorelli (University of Perugia)
  • Jun Du (Aston Business School)
  • Olga Demidova (Higher School of Economics)

The Higher School of Economics is the leading academic institution in Russia in the fields of   economics, management, sociology, business, informatics, public policy and political science. In October 2009, HSE received the status of National Research University (see key facts and figures at the page).

The yearly April HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development is the most important academic event in Russia in the field of economics and social sciences, providing broad opportunities for researchers to discuss the economic and social trends in transitional and developing economies (see details about the HSE April Conference).

FUB-HSE PhD Seminar on 'Formality vs Informality Interaction: Reflection in Institutions and Practices'

In cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB), the Higher School of Economics in Moscow is pleased to invite submissions to the following FUB-HSE PhD seminar:

Formality vs Informality Interaction: Reflection in Institutions and Practices

The PhD seminar is going to take place during the 16th April Conference on Economic and Social Development at the Higher School of Economics, held in Moscow from April 7th to April 10th, 2015. Contributions from all fields of sociology as well as interdisciplinary proposals are invited. We are happy to announce that Katharina Blum, Professor at Freie Universität Berlin, will be the distinguished keynote speaker.

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The main objective of the seminar is to foster contacts and stimulate exchange between young scholars from Russia and other countries, as well as to introduce the Higher School of Economics and its Graduate School in Sociology to a new generation of highly qualified young researchers from around the world. Nine PhD students will be invited to give 20 minutes presentations, and will then receive detailed feedback from senior academics in the field. Travel expenses and accommodation will be provided for the selected students. Poster session will also be held during the FUB-HSE PhD Seminar and for two selected authors of the posters will be provided accommodation expenses.

Proposals of between 800 and 1,200 words, giving a clear idea of the main thesis and methods, plus a short CV should be sent to Victoria Antonova (vantonova@hse.ru) no later than December 15th, 2014.

The final decision of the selection committee will be made by January 15th, 2015. Full papers of 7,000-9,000 words will then have to be submitted by March 1st, 2015.

The Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:

  • Lili Di Puppo                (Higher School of Economics)
  • Arye Rattner                 (University of Haifa)
  • Leon Kosals                  (Higher School of Economics)
  • Kathrina Bluhm            (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • Jürgen Schupp              (DIW Berlin)
  • Alexander Chepurenko (Higher School of Economics)

The Higher School of Economics is the leading academic institution in Russia in the fields of economics, sociology, management, business informatics, public policy and political science. In October 2009, HSE received the status of National Research University (see key facts and figures at the page).

The yearly April HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development is the most important academic event in Russia in the field of economics and social sciences, providing broad opportunities for researchers to discuss the economic and social trends in transitional and developing economies (see details about the HSE April Conference).

HSE PhD Seminar in Management on 'Contemporary Management Research in Emerging Markets: New Challenges and Perspectives' 


PhD School in Management of the Higher School of Economics (Moscow) is pleased to invite submissions to the following PhD seminar in Management:
Contemporary Management Research in Emerging Markets: New Challenges and Perspectives

The seminar is planned on April 8th 2015 (during the 16th April Conference on Economic and Social Development at the Higher School of Economics, held in Moscow 7th-10th April 2015). Contributions from all fields of management are invited. Submissions that use emerging markets data and comparison with European and other developed markets are especially welcome.

We are happy to announce that Professor Wesley James Johnston (Georgia State University)will be the distinguished keynote speaker.

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The main objective of the seminar is to foster contacts and stimulate exchange between young scholars from Russia and other countries, as well as to introduce the National Research University Higher School of Economics to a new generation of highly qualified young researchers from around the world.

Nine PhD students will be invited to give 20 minutes presentations, and will then receive detailed feedback from senior academics in the field.

Travel expenses and accommodation will be provided for the selected students.

Proposals of between 800 and 1,200 words, giving a clear idea of the main thesis and methods, plus a short CV and motivation letter should be sent to Vera Rebiazina, PhD School in Management, by e-mail: rebiazina@hse.ru no later than December 15th, 2014.

The final decision of the selection committee will be made by January 15th, 2015.

Full papers of 7,000-9,000 words will then have to be submitted by March 15th, 2015.

The Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:

  • Wesley James Johnston (Georgia State University)
  • Olga Tretyak (Higher School of Economics)
  • Nikolay Filinov (Higher School of Economics)
  • Valentina Kuskova, PhD (Higher School of Economics)
  • Igor Sloev, PhD (Higher School of Economics)
  • Vera Rebiazina (Higher School of Economics)

The Higher School of Economics is the leading academic institution in Russia in the fields of economics, management, sociology, business informatics, public policy and political science. In October 2009, HSE received the status of National Research University (see key facts and figures at the page ).

The April HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development is the most important academic event in Russia in the field of economics and social sciences, providing broad opportunities for researchers to discuss the economic and social trends in transitional and developing economies (see details about the HSE April Conference).

The Second PhD seminar in Finance 'Financial Markets and Corporate Strategies: Comparative Studies'

In cooperation with  The University of Bologna (Italy) and the Higher School of Economics (Moscow) we are pleased to invite submissions to the following The Second PhD seminar in Finance:

Financial Markets   and Corporate Strategies: Comparative Studies

The seminar will be held on April 10th, 2015 as a part of the 16th International April Conference on Economic and Social Development at the National Research university Higher School of Economics, Moscow. Contributions from all fields of finance are invited. Submissions that use emerging capital markets data and comparison with European and other developed capital markets are especially welcome.

We are happy to announce that Prof. Elettra Agliardi (The University of Bologna) will be the distinguished keynote speaker.

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The main objective of the seminar is to foster contacts and stimulate exchange between young scholars from Russia and other countries, as well as to introduce the Higher School of Economics to a new generation of highly qualified young researchers from around the world. PhD students will be invited to give 20 minutes presentations, and will then receive detailed feedback from senior academics in the field. Travel and accommodation expenses will be provided for the selected students.

Proposals of between 800 and 1,200 words, giving a clear idea of the main research hypotheses, methods and results, plus a short CV should be sent to professor Irina Ivashkovskaya and professor Alexander Karminsky for the Finance department address df@hse.ru no later than 15th January, 2015. The final decision will be made in February, 2015

The Selection Committee will consist of the following persons:

Alexander Karminsky (Higher School of Economics)

Antonio Salvi  (Bocconi university) 

Andrei Vernikov (Higher School of Economics)

Antonio Fasano (University of Rome LUISS)

Elettra Agliardi (The University of Bologna) 

Irina Ivashkovskaya (Higher School of Economics)

Pascal Gantenbein (University of Basel)

Sergey Stepanov (Higher School of Economics)

Yuri Kabanov (Higher School of Economics)

Yury Dranev  (Higher School of Economics)

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