Call for papers by young researchers: CIDOB International Yearbook 2026

The CIDOB International Yearbook is a periodical volume devoted to the analysis and study of international relations and politics. Published continuously since 1990, over its 34 editions the Yearbook has become a standard volume for experts and academics studying international affairs and a key Spanish-language tool for analysing international dynamics, drivers of change and future challenges in international politics, security and economics.

With the aim of identifying young researchers and giving them a voice, CIDOB is launching its 6th Call for Papers on the Analysis of International Relations, which is directed at students, experts and analysts under the age of 30 in order to encourage a renewed vision of today’s international challenges.

Requirements of the texts submitted

• Texts should be focused on the above subjects of research, they should be short, clearly explained and analytically rigorous.
• Since the call is explicitly aimed at young researchers, the authors must be a maximum of 30 years of age on May 10th, 2025.
• Papers should be 1,200 words in length in English, and 1,500 in Spanish/Catalan.
• Papers must be original and unpublished.
• The originals may be submitted in English, Spanish or Catalan.
• Works must include an abstract at the beginning (100 words) and a brief biographical note about the author (including date of birth).
• The piece should not include footnotes or bibliographical references. Where necessary, these should be mentioned within the text itself.

Timetable

• May 10th, 2025: Deadline for texts to be received.
• May 30th, 2025: Authors are notified of the results of the selection process.

Submission

•  Papers should be sent by email to: [email protected].
• The email’s subject field should include the phrase “Call for papers for young researchers: CIDOB International Yearbook 2026”.
• Each author may submit a maximum of two articles to this call.

Selection process

• The editorial board of the CIDOB International Yearbook will be responsible for selecting the three winning papers. The board reserves the right to declare the contest void following the evaluation process of the texts received.
• All authors will receive confirmation of the receipt of their paper and notification of the result of the selection process.

Remuneration

• Authors of the texts selected for publication will receive payment of €250 gross for the use of the work.

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