Following six successful editions, the Stichting Bob Wessels Insolvency Law Collection (BWILC) is pleased to announce its 7th PhD Workshop on European/International Insolvency Law. PhD students are invited to present their research ideas in the area of European/ International Insolvency Law, and discuss the challenges and questions they face.
The two-day workshop will be held on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May 2025 at Leiden University (Leiden, the Netherlands).
Objectives of the PhD Workshop
The workshop aims to achieve two main goals. First, it provides PhD students in the area of European/International Insolvency Law a chance to connect with peers who are more or less at the same stage of their academic career. They can meet, exchange experiences and create a network. Second, the workshop allows each participant to present, test and discuss its (developing) research ideas in front of fellow colleagues as well as experienced professors.
Participate in the PhD Workshop
This years’ workshop will take place at Leiden University (Leiden, The Netherlands). The workshop is organised by the Stichting Bob Wessels Insolvency Law Collection, which supports the international and European insolvency law section in the library of the Leiden Law School. BWILC provides one night of accommodation in Leiden and, to the extent not otherwise reimbursed, a maximum of 50% of travel expenses up to EUR 250,- for those invited to give a research presentation.
PhD students may present their research proposal, interim results, or (draft) chapter/ article. Applications can be submitted by filling in this electronic form (see annex) by 20 February 2025, midnight CET. Participation in the workshop is reserved for invited PhD students.
Responsibility for the review of applications and the workshop lies with the Board of BWILC, consisting of Prof. Reinout Vriesendorp (chair), Gert-Jan Boon, Prof. Juanita Calitz, Prof. Stephan Madaus, Smitha Menon, Dr. Paul Omar, Dr. Neeti Shikha, and Prof. Joeri Vananroye. Prof. em. Bob Wessels is involved as a patron.
How to apply?
Applicants should submit their application by completing the electronic form.
To complete the form, please have the following information available:
Personal information
- Name
- University/Institution/Organisation
- Contact details (e-mail address, postal address, phone number)
PhD research
- (Provisional) title of your PhD research
- How long you have been working on your PhD research
- Who is/are your (envisaged) supervisor(s)
Presentation
- (Working) title of the presentation
- Brief outline of your research idea for the workshop (max. 300 words, including your research method)
- If available, prior publications (max. 5)
- Other relevant information that you would like to share
Applications should be submitted by 20 February 2025, midnight CET.
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