We invite graduate students using the methods of social science history to attend a two-day summer school (with a get-together on the previous evening) in Jyväskylä in June 2024. The Summer School in Social Science History is becoming an annual tradition after getting excellent feedback from participants who have found the Summer School useful for their research and a great forum for networking.

The third Summer School in Social Science History will address the challenges of research design for methods in social science history. We offer postgraduate students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of research methods and to test methodological choices in their dissertation research with top researchers and teachers in the field of social science history. All topics of research are welcome.

The summer school consists of a workshop, lectures on methods, and individual guidance. We expect each participant to prepare a paper (up to 6000 words) in advance reflecting on their own methodological choices. The paper may be intended as part of the dissertation manuscript or a separate presentation. The course will moreover introduce literature for participants to explore in advance. The summer school offers an excellent opportunity to meet other postgraduate students, as well as senior scholars in the field. Our social program will enable you to discover the summery town of Jyväskylä and its life and beautiful surroundings.

The teacher at the summer school is Professor Anne E. C. McCants (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States) along with teachers of the Department of History and Ethnology at the University of Jyväskylä.

Applications are welcome until April 12, 2024. Decisions on applications submitted will be sent out on April 26, 2024, at the latest. You can submit your application here.

In the application form, you are asked to write a short abstract of your research topic (150-200 words). In addition, you need to enclose an application letter (400-500 words) that includes a brief description of your methodological choices and challenges and a short personal introduction (CV) including the phase of your doctoral dissertation and name of your supervisor(s).

We will prioritize applicants in early stages in their doctoral studies. For further information, please contact .