📍 Skopje, North Macedonia | 28 September – 2 October 2026
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO, Germany) and the Association of Agricultural Economists of the Republic of Macedonia (AAEM) are pleased to announce the IAMO Alumni Workshop 2026, taking place in Skopje this autumn.
As the EU prepares for its next enlargement round, the workshop brings together international researchers and practitioners to discuss the effects of past EU accessions on agricultural policy and rural development — and to draw lessons for future accession processes. The programme includes expert presentations, peer discussions, and field excursions to relevant projects and institutions in North Macedonia.
Workshop Objectives
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Analyse the effects of past EU accessions on agricultural trade, farm structures, and rural development in Central and Eastern Europe
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Discuss the implications of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its reform for candidate countries in Southeast Europe
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Exchange knowledge on policy instruments and governance tools for sustainable rural development under accession conditions
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Build professional networks with peers, German research institutions, and organisations active in the region (GIZ, DAAD, SWG RD, German Embassy)
Who Can Apply
The workshop is open to Germany-alumni — former students, doctoral researchers, or guest scientists who have spent at least three months at a German academic or research institution — particularly those from EU candidate countries in Southeast Europe and (Eastern) EU member states.
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Workshop language: English
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Number of participants: 25
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Travel & accommodation grants are available to accepted participants, covering a mobility allowance and accommodation in line with DAAD per diem rates. Grants are awarded based on application quality.
How to Apply
Send the following documents to application.agpolicy@iamo.de:
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A motivational letter (max. half a page, A4) outlining your research topic (if applicable), current professional activities, and interest in the workshop theme
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A short CV, indicating in particular the length of any academic stay in Germany
Important Deadlines
Application deadline: 19 July 2026
Notification of acceptance: 3 August 2026
Workshop dates: 28 September – 2 October 2026
Contact & Further Information
Prof. Dr. Thomas Herzfeld, IAMO
📧 herzfeld@iamo.de
🌐 alumni.iamo.de
More details: iamo.de event page
This project is financially supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Alumni Programme 2026/27.