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Call for Abstracts: Research Symposium on Young People’s Access to Social Rights

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The EU–Council of Europe Youth Partnership invites submissions for its upcoming Research Symposium: Young People’s Access to Social Rights, which will take place in Strasbourg, France, from September 15–17, 2026.

The symposium seeks research contributions examining young people’s access to social rights, with particular interest in work adopting a European, cross-national, or comparative perspective.

Possible themes include:

  • Access to social protection and quality public services
  • Access to education and training
  • Access to health services
  • Access to housing
  • Access to employment
  • Access to participation
  • Access to social rights for minority social groups
  • Access to sport, leisure, and culture

The deadline for abstract submissions is May 31, 2026.

For additional information and submission details, please see the links below:

For questions about the symposium, please contact Maria-Carmen Pantea, Chair of the Scientific Committee, at maria.pantea@ubbcluj.ro.

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Organization Theory, Institutional Change and Education

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The Harvard University Graduate School of Education invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow Position with Dr. Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell, the Herbert A. Simon Professor in Education, Management, and Organizational Behavior. The position is part of a grant-funded project combining theories of organizations, institutions, and education reform.

The project examines the extent to which the use of research evidence and epistemology is a catalyst for institutional change in persistently low-performing school organizations often designated for ‘turnaround’.

Position Details:

  • Appointment: Full-time, in-person (Cambridge, MA)
  • Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
  • Salary: $82,000 (12-month appointment, full benefits)
  • Application review begins: November 10, 2025 (rolling basis)

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Education, Organization and Management Theory, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Sociology, Sociology of Education or similar by the position start date.
  • Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, solid understanding of experimental design and program evaluation.
  • Experience collaborating with schools and districts or other organizations in the field, such as state education agencies and technical assistance organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead research projects independently, work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and thrive with emergent work processes.
  • Strong project management skills; experience with conference or event planning is a strong plus.
  • Commitment to executing work to the highest standards of excellence.

Application Instructions:
Applicants should review the W.T. Grant–funded research project proposal and submit the following materials via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/175715:

  1. A 2–3-page reflection on the project’s theoretical motivation, empirical strategy, and implications
  2. A 1–2-page cover letter outlining relevant expertise and experience
  3. A curriculum vitae
  4. Names of three references (letters not required at the initial stage)

For full details, see the complete position announcement (PDF).

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Bridwell-Mitchell’s faculty coordinator kyla_painter@gse.harvard.edu.

Learn more about Dr. Bridwell-Mitchell’s work: