The AsSIST-UK Early Career Researchers (ECR) Group and the Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation (ISSTI) at the University of Edinburgh are pleased to announce the annual week-long writing retreat between 16th and 23rd February 2024.
This year, the retreat will be hosted at Castle Brodie near Forres in Moray / Scottish Highlands, which is a Category-A-listed historic building owned by the National Trust of Scotland. We have space for 11 early career academics and scholars working on pieces of writing related to core topics in science, technology and innovation studies (irrespective of what department they are based in).
Alongside writing, there will be opportunities for informal feedback and discussion of cross-cutting topics and issues, as well as film nights, nature walks, etc.
There is no travel funding available this year, but as before, the attendance is free of charge.
Apply now – deadline 21st January 2024 at 5pm.
To apply for a space, please complete our online form below:
You must have a writing project to work on and be a Masters or PhD student, or early-stage academic within 5 years of receiving your PhD, engaging in research in a topic relating the broad fields of Science and Technology Studies (STS) and Innovation Studies.
