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Emerging Scholar Awards

Each year a small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given to outstanding early-career scholars or graduate students. The Award offers complimentary registration and Network Membership. It provides a robust professional development opportunity for early career academics to meet experts in the field, interact with colleagues from other parts of the world, and create networks and lasting connections. In our model, we have two kinds of Emerging Scholars -- In-Person and Online Only. Across all formats, Emerging Scholars play a critical role in the conference by leading discussions and chairing parallel sessions and are offered a publication pathway for their research. This way, we can provide maximum exposure for this selected group of researchers.

To apply, follow the link below. You may also view further instructions by selecting our "Step-By-Step Guide."

Early Deadline: 17 November 2025
Final Deadline: 18 March 2026
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In Their Words

Presiding over a dynamic gathering of international humanities scholars in University of Hawaii at Hilo, with the majestic, ever-present slopes of Maunakea Volcano as our backdrop, was fantastic experience that profoundly shaped my academic perspective as an Emerging Scholar."

Shuo Zhao, 2025 Awardee

As an Emerging Scholar, I was introduced to an international network of outstanding researchers and forged connections for which I will always be grateful."

Giulia Travaglini, 2025 Awardee

The opportunity offered to me, as moderator of such a prestigious conference, will remain etched in my memory forever. Encouraging the audience to ask questions, offer criticism or give input makes the session a fruitful intellectual dialogue. And I, who was at the center of it all, benefited the most. Thanks to CG Scholar for the opportunity given as an "Emerging Scholar". I'm very grateful."

Fafa Sene, 2023 Awardee

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I can say that it was truly an amazing experience to moderate different sessions and also present my own research. I've met and worked with wonderful people, and it is something that I would recommend to anyone who is getting started on their career. "

Neriman Kuyucu, 2023 Awardee

My experience being an Emerging Scholar will increase my academic accumulation in understanding academic frontiers from interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives."

Shuo Zhao, 2023 Awardee

It has been an honor to participate in the conference as an emerging scholar which provided the opportunity to perform leadership roles in the event. In fact, this award is a worthy recognition from the world of academia which truly motivates me to aspire for higher echelons in the academic world."

Alvin Joseph, 2023 Awardee

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