Pre-Conference Workshops

We are please to announce that registration for pre-conference workshops for CESS 2024 Almaty is open! There are two workshops being offered and the description for each can be found below. Pre-conference workshops are free of charge to all registered conference delegates. Lunch will be provided. The deadline to register for the pre-conference workshops is […]
Conference grants for CESS 2024 Almaty

This year, we have very limited funding available for conference grants. The total amount of the grant will be $100 USD, therefore, this grant is meant to supplement and not cover your full costs for the conference. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any further funding. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, May […]
Registration for CESS 2024 Almaty

Registration is now open. Please follow the link to enter our conference login environment: Register Please note that the deadline for presenters to register has already passed. Conference deadlines Annual Conference June 6-9, 2024 Call for proposals opens January 15, 2024 Deadline for proposal submissions March 9, 2024. Proposal outcomes communicated April 1-15, 2024 Conference […]
CESSI Fellowship Opportunity for Summer 2024

Exciting news for students and professionals interested in Central Eurasian languages and cultures! The University of Wisconsin-Madison is now accepting applications for Title VIII Fellowships to support this year’s Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI). The program will run from June 17 to August 9, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. This fellowship is available to U.S. […]
CESS 2024 Almaty Conference Update: Record-Breaking Submissions Under Review

The CESS2024 Conference Committee is delighted to share with our academic community that this year’s call for papers has garnered an unprecedented response. We are currently in the midst of reviewing a record number of submissions, reflecting the vibrant and diverse interests of our field. Review Process and Notifications: The review process has been initiated […]
Accommodations for CESS 2024 Almaty at Turan University

View our guide to accommodation recommendations for CESS 2024 – Almaty.
CESS Highlights the RUTA Association 2024 Conference Opportunity

The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) brings to its members’ attention an essential academic event organized by the RUTA Association. The association’s 2024 annual conference, titled “RE(KN)OWN: REGION(S) FROM WITHIN,” is set to take place in the Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine, from June 27-30, 2024. This conference marks an exceptional platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners […]
University of Freiburg: Call for Chapters on ‘Environmental and Cultural Destruction at Imperial Margins’

The University of Freiburg is inviting contributions to an upcoming edited volume titled “Environmental and Cultural Destruction at Imperial Margins.” This initiative follows the second annual conference of the Graduate School “Empires” at the University of Freiburg. The focus is on the intersection of environmental humanities, cultural studies, and the dynamics of borderlands, frontiers, and […]
Save the Date: CESS’ North American Conference at Syracuse University, Sept 12-15

The Central Eurasian Studies Society is excited to announce a significant change in our conference programming for 2024. Breaking tradition, our annual conference will be hosted by Turan University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking a pivotal shift in our efforts to bring Central Eurasian studies to the forefront of global academic discourse. Following this, we are […]
CESS Book Awards 2024: Call for Submissions

The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) is delighted to announce the opening of submissions for the 2024 Book Awards. We invite authors and publishers to submit their works for this significant accolade in Central Eurasian studies. The award ceremony will be a highlight of our annual conference, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024, at Turan University […]