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                        SUMMARY:YSI–ISHET 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop
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<p>The <strong>Indian Society for the History of Economic Thought (ISHET)</strong>, in collaboration with the <strong>Young Scholars Initiative (YSI)</strong>, is pleased to announce the <strong>YSI–ISHET 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop</strong>, to be held on <strong>9 October 2026</strong> at the <strong>Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India</strong>.</p>
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<p>The workshop is designed as a pre-conference academic event preceding the <strong>ISHET 2026 – Third Annual Conference</strong> (10–11 October 2026). It provides young scholars with an opportunity to engage with leading researchers, receive academic guidance, and strengthen their research in the History of Economic Thought (HET).</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Workshop Themes</h1>
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<p>The workshop will consist of four thematic sessions:</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Theme I</h3>
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<p><strong>On Publishing in HET</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Speaker:</strong><br>Harro Maas<br>University of Lausanne, Switzerland</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Theme II</h3>
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<p><strong>On HET and Economic History</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Speaker:</strong><br>Feba David<br>Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Theme III</h3>
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<p><strong>On Researching Classics in HET</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Speaker:</strong><br>Alex M. Thomas<br>Azim Premji University, Bengaluru</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Theme IV</h3>
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<p><strong>Historians of Economic Thought and the Archive</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Speaker:</strong><br>Sharmin Khodajji<br>Jindal Global University, Sonipat</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Who Should Apply?</h1>
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<p>The workshop is open to <strong>young scholars</strong>, including:</p>
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<li>Bachelor's students</li>
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<li>Master's students</li>
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<li>Doctoral (PhD) students</li>
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<li>Early-career researchers</li>
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<p>Applicants should be pursuing or have a strong interest in the <strong>History of Economic Thought (HET)</strong>.</p>
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<p>Applicants are required to submit a <strong>400–500 word Statement of Purpose (SoP)</strong> explaining how participation in the workshop and the ISHET Conference will contribute to their academic aspirations.</p>
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<p>Please note that participation in this workshop is linked to the <strong>ISHET 2026 Conference</strong>, and participants are expected to register for the conference and pay the applicable conference registration fee.</p>
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<p>For more details, please visit: <a href="https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/event/ysi-ishet-2026-pre-conference-workshop-at-the-centre-for-development-studies-thiruvananthapuram-kerala-india/2026-10-09/">https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/event/ysi-ishet-2026-pre-conference-workshop-at-the-centre-for-development-studies-thiruvananthapuram-kerala-india/2026-10-09/</a></p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Important Dates</h1>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Activity</th><th>Date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Statement of Purpose Submission Deadline</td><td><strong>7 August 2026</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Notification of Acceptance</td><td><strong>11 August 2026</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Fee Payment Confirmation</td><td><strong>14 August 2026</strong></td></tr><tr><td>YSI–ISHET Pre-Conference Workshop</td><td><strong>9 October 2026</strong></td></tr><tr><td>ISHET 2026 Third Annual Conference</td><td><strong>10–11 October 2026</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Venue</h1>
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<p><strong>Centre for Development Studies (CDS)</strong><br>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India</p>
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<p>Please select the appropriate registration category from the ticket options provided on this page.</p>
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<p>Registration categories and fees are identical to those applicable for the ISHET 2026 Conference.</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Information</h1>
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<p>For complete workshop information and updates, please visit: <a href="https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/event/ysi-ishet-2026-pre-conference-workshop-at-the-centre-for-development-studies-thiruvananthapuram-kerala-india/2026-10-09/">https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/event/ysi-ishet-2026-pre-conference-workshop-at-the-centre-for-development-studies-thiruvananthapuram-kerala-india/2026-10-09/</a></p>
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