Junior Sociologists

International Laboratory for PhD Students in Social Sciences was launched by the International Sociological Association in 2000.  The Laboratory consists of students’ presentation of their doctoral projects, followed by discussion on methodology, theory and other aspects of interest raised by the participating students and professors who offer also lectures on a general theme of the Laboratory. Some 12-14 doctoral students are selected each time in an international competition.

Till now, ISA organised 15th Laboratories:  Spain (2000), Italy (2001), Australia (2002), Morocco (2003), Portugal (2004), the Netherlands (2005), Nigeria (2007), Russia (2008), Japan (2009) South Africa (2011), Taiwan (2012) , Australia (2013), Singapore (2015), United Kingdom (2016), Poland (2017).

The next Laboratory will be organised in 2019.