The Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IEFSEM–BAS) has announced a call for applications for the Travelling Lectorium “Bulgaria: Intercultural and Inter-Religious Spaces,” which will take place from 24 to 30 August 2026.
The one-week programme will combine academic lectures with ethnographic fieldwork and meetings with local communities and experts, offering participants an in-depth perspective on Bulgaria’s ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. The planned itinerary includes visits to Sofia, Breznitsa, Ribnovo, Plovdiv, Bachkovo, and Sliven.
The lectorium is intended for PhD students and early-career researchers (within five years of completing their doctorate) in the fields of anthropology, ethnology, sociology, history, cultural studies, and related disciplines.
Participation in the programme is free of charge. The organizers will cover accommodation, meals, local transportation, and access to all academic activities, while participants are expected to fund their own international travel.