Following seven successful editions, the Stichting Bob Wessels Insolvency Law Collection (BWILC) is pleased to announce its 8th 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 25 and Thursday 26 March 2026 at KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium).
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 KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium). 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 Leuven 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 31 December 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), Dr. 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.
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