The IUSF-TIAS Autumn School %E2%80%9CConcepts, frameworks and methods for the comparative analysis of water governance%E2%80%9D is intended for PhD or postdoctoral researchers focusing on comparative water governance research in order to:deepen and broaden your understanding of and strengthen your ability to assess and apply theoretical concepts, research frameworks and comparative approaches and methods?establish new network contacts with young and experienced researchers from various disciplinary and socio-cultural backgroundsstrengthen your ability to execute, communicate and publish socially relevant, interdisciplinary water governance research as well as to critically reflect on your own and other research activities and proposals; anddevelop ideas for future researchWe welcome applications for our international and interdisciplinary Autumn School. The nine-day event is organized by the Institute of Environmental Systems Research (www.usf.uos.de) at the University of Osnabr%C3%BCck and The Integrated Assessment Society (www.tias-web.info) with financial support from the German Volkswagen Foundation. The event will bring together senior scientists and young (doctoral and postdoctoral) researchers with an interest in comparative water governance research. It will take place at the JUFA J%C3%BClich Energiewelt Indeland im Br%C3%BCckenkopf-Park in J%C3%BClich, Germany.Participation in the Autumn School (including travel, accommodation and meals) is sponsored by the Volkswagen Foundation. Participation is thus entirely free of charge. Against this background, the Autumn School will provide an interdisciplinary platform where researchers can exchange and discuss the latest theoretical insights on comparative water governance research as well as practical experiences. Plenary lectures will be alternated with working sessions, during which participants are asked to interactively reflect upon their own research in relation to the presented topics.

Course leader
Prof. Dr. Claudia Binder, Human-Environment Relations, Department of Geography, University of Munich, GermanyExpertise: Social-ecological systems (transitions, modelling and frameworks), integrated impact assessment, energy and land managementRegi

Target group
The summer school is aimed at PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with an interest in comparative analysis in the area of water governance and related fields (e.g., environmental governance, sustainable development, climate change adaptation). These participants may come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, including environmental management, law, economy, ecology, public administration, hydrology, civil engineering or environmental engineering. We are particularly looking for young researchers who do or are considering undertaking comparative research on water governance or related issues.

Course aim
The Autumn School's key objectives are to stimulate the development of knowledge and insights into comparative water governance research and to provide support to young researchers in developing their careers. Senior scientists with relevant expertise on the key topics will be brought in to lead the sessions. In plenary lectures and working sessions, they will approach the Summer School theme from different perspectives, whilst touching upon philosophical, methodological, normative and practical issues. In doing so, the Autumn School will provide an interdisciplinary platform where researchers can exchange and discuss the latest theoretical insights on comparative water governance research as well as practical experiences. In the various working sessions, participants will be asked to present and interactively reflect on their own research as well as to further apply and reflect on the aspects that have been introduced and discussed in the plenary lectures.



Fee info
EUR 0: The Volkswagen Foundation has generously sponsored the Autumn Academy with a grant covering travel costs, accommodation and catering of the event. Thus, participation for successful applicants is free of charge. Participation in the excursion and other optional social events is not sponsored.

University of Osnabr%C3%BCck
Address: Institute of Environmental Systems Research, Barbarastr. 12
Postal code: 49069 Osnabr%C3%BCck
City: Osnabr%C3%BCck
Country: Germany
Website: http://www.tias-web.info/tias-summer-schools/autumn-school/
E-mail: training@tias-web.info
Phone: +49 (0)541 969 2505