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EUROPEAN
ASSOCIATION FOR
POPULATION STUDIES
Dear member of EAPS,
In this Newsletter you will find:
EAPS Announcements:
- EAPS Council Elections
- EPC 2026 Opening Ceremony
- Memorial Moment at EPC 2026
- EPC 2026 Preliminary Program
- EPC 2026 Pre-Conference Program
- EAPS Booth at EPC 2026
- Presenting at EPC 2026
- Phishing Emails and EPC 2026
- European Journal of Population
- EAPS and the Socials
Job Openings:
- Post-doctoral researchers (EduTrack) - Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
- Postdoc (f/m/x) - Health and Longevity - Vienna Institute of Demography
- 2 PhD Scholarships in Statistical Sciences – University of Padova
- 6 PhD scholarships in Sociology and Social Research - University of Trento
- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Sociology of Work & Labor Markets at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Professor/Associate Professor in Demography/Population Studies - The University of Hong Kong
Other Announcements:
- 2027 IUSSP Early Career Awards
- Summer School 2026 - Applied Research and Data Collection Methods with Hidden, Marginal and Excluded Populations | 24-28 August 2026 | Nuffield College, Oxford
- Call for Papers – Special Collection on Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality in the Long-Run
- Call for Papers – Workshop “Aftermath of a Pandemic: Changes in Mortality and Health” | 28-29 January 2027 | Oslo, Norway
- Call for Papers – International Conference on Social Computing (ICSC 2026), September 2-4, Nuffield College, University of Oxford
- Call for Papers – 'Labour Market Transformations and the Future of Families' LabFam Conference 2026, 25–26 September 2026 | Warsaw, Poland
- Call for Papers – Special Issue on ''Demographic Perspectives on Migration'', Vienna Yearbook of Population Research
- Call for Papers – Special Issue Studies in Family Planning
- Call for Papers – Analysing Multiple Cause of Death Data to Understand Mortality Profiles, Trends and Disparities (Genus)
- FReDA Summer School, 8-9 June 2026 - Berlin
- Workshop - Demographic Analysis with Applications to Aging, Health, and Education | 2–25 November 2026 | Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Data Release - International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) – First Wave of Cohort 1 Now Available.
Stay in touch! This Newsletter shares information about EAPS, job openings, calls for papers and other information that is of interest to members.
EAPS Announcements
EAPS Council Elections
The elections for the new EAPS Council 2026-2028 will take place from 15-31 May 2026. All members of EAPS can take part in these elections if their membership is fully paid, so make sure that your account is up to date!
The electronic ballot will be sent by Simply Voting. To make sure that you will not miss the ballot, you are advised to add vote@simplyvoting.com to your list of safe senders to improve deliverability of the emails. You are also advised to double-check your spam/junk folder if you cannot find the ballot email.
Keep an eye on your email and cast your votes in the EAPS Council Elections!
EPC 2026 Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony of EPC 2026 will take place in Palazzo Re Enzo in the historical centre of Bologna and will be followed by the Welcome Reception. The Opening starts at 17.30 hrs and has limited capacity. Plan to arrive early!
The Palazzo is a unique venue but, for safety reasons, can only accommodate 750 participants. Tickets for the Opening Ceremony were distributed on a "first registered, first served" basis. If you were among the first to register you will be informed by email and at the Registration Desk in the Belmeloro venue. Plan to register early at the Belmeloro desk and then arrive early at the Palazzo to avoid long waiting at the entrance.
Memorial Moment at EPC 2026
Inspired by suggestions from members, the Council has decided to introduce a Memorial Moment in the Opening Ceremony of the upcoming European Population Conference 2026 in Bologna. At this occasion we will take time to remember colleagues who are dearly missed by our community.
Every member who wishes to share the passing of a colleague in the population field who passed away in recent years (say since the previous European Population Conference 2024) is invited to write to us at eaps@nidi.nl mentioning the name, dates of birth and passing, affiliation and/or country of residence of the deceased. While the Memorial Moment at the Opening Ceremony will have to be short, any other information about the deceased may be shared at the EAPS website.
EPC 2026 Pre-Conference Program
Visiting the EPC Pre-Conference program is an excellent opportunity to start your conference. We are lucky to have a great set of activities on Wednesday June 3rd in the Belmeloro venue, starting from 9.00. Almost all events are open to participants, and include a variety of workshops and meeting. Several of these events are organized by EAPS Working Groups, so this is also a great opportunity to get to know their activities. Check the program website!
EAPS Booth at EPC 2026
EAPS has a booth at the EPC 2026 Exhibition and is happy to share this with the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP). National Population Associations/Societies who wish to share information at the EAPS booth are welcome to do so. They should bring their materials themselves to Bologna and remove these after the conference! Please let us know at EAPS@nidi.nl if you want to make use of this offer.
Presenting at EPC 2026
EPC 2026 is just around the corner and we can imagine that authors are busy preparing their presentations. For a smooth conference experience, authors should be aware that they should bring their presentation to the session on a memory stick, usb or flash drive and connect this to the onsite computer. It is NOT possible to make your presentation using your own laptop or to connect your laptop to the onsite computer!
Authors are advised to also send their presentation to the Chair of their session.
The time for presentations varies per session. In sessions with 5 presentations, each presenter has 12 minutes. If your session has 4 presentations, this may be 15 minutes. Presentations in Flash sessions are 5 minutes.
Always check with the Session Chair about the timing and order of presentations. Do keep within the allotted time! Chairs are asked to strictly monitor this.
Note that in the Flash Sessions at EPC 2026 there are NO posters. Flash presenters are advised to use not more than 5 slides.
In all sessions, the discussion from the floor will be moderated by the Chair; there are no Discussants at EPC 2026.
For this and other information, check the Frequently Asked Questions at the EPC 2026 website!
Phishing Emails and EPC 2026
It has come to our attention that you may receive phishing emails regarding travel and booking options in Bologna. These emails do not have any relation with EAPS or the EPC 2026 conference. All our valid emails are sent by epc2026@nidi.nl or epc2026@popconf.org
European Journal of Population
The European Journal of Population (EJP) is the flagship journal of EAPS. EJP aims to improve understanding of population phenomena by giving priority to work that contributes to the development of theory and method, and that spans the boundaries between demography and such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, epidemiology and other sciences contributing to public health. Contributors come from around the world, and the coverage includes both European and non-European countries.
The journal addresses a broad public of researchers, policy makers and others concerned with population processes and their consequences.
Click here for the latest articles.
Job Openings
Post-doctoral researchers (EduTrack) - Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research seeks several post-doctoral researchers to join the EduTrack project consortium.
EduTrack: Tracking Education Pathways and Social Policies is an interdisciplinary project aiming to generate scientific evidence, disseminate expertise, and promote policy dialogue on how education and knowledge transfer contribute to well-being and resilience.
Application deadline: 15th of August 2026
Postdoc (f/m/x) - Health and Longevity - Vienna Institute of Demography
The research group Health and Longevity - headed by Marc Luy - investigates trends and differentials in morbidity and mortality. In particular, we aim to better understand the causal mechanisms that enable some individuals to live longer and healthier lives than others.
We are looking for a candidate who will work largely independently on (sub)projects within the research group, present their work and findings at international conferences, and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals. They will also supervise student assistants and PhD students, support the research group leader in coordinating research activities within the team, and contribute to grant applications and the acquisition of third-party funding.
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
2 PhD Scholarships in Statistical Sciences – University of Padova
Applications are open for two PhD studentships with a restricted topic in Statistical Sciences at the University of Padova.
1 studentship on project FIS-2024-07620 "Data Integration Approaches for a Multidimensional hOlistic representation of Neighbourhood Deprivation – DIAMOND" (Principal Investigator: dr. Margherita Silan) – Topic: Data integration approaches for a multidimensional holistic representation of neighbourhood deprivation (https://www.stat.unipd.it/en/diamond).
1 studentship on project FIS-2024-06527 "Living Alone, Loneness, and Social Isolation Over Time and Across Space – SOLO" (Principal Investigator: prof. Maria Sironi) – Topic: Living alone, loneliness, and social isolation over time and across space (https://www.stat.unipd.it/en/solo).
Application deadline: 20 May 2026
6 PhD scholarships in Sociology and Social Research - University of Trento
We are currently accepting applications for the PhD Programme in Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento.
Established in 1981 as the first PhD programme in Sociology in Italy, the Doctoral Programme in Sociology and Social Research places a strong emphasis on theoretically-driven empirical research. We offer six fully-funded scholarships (€18.345 per year), a generous research budget (€1,800 per year) and advanced training in critical thinking regarding sociological theory and practices, research design and advanced methods for social research, encompassing quantitative, qualitative and computational methods.
Application deadline: 14 May 2026
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Sociology of Work & Labor Markets at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Sociology of Work & Labor Markets. Universitat Pompeu Fabra: Full-time.
Application deadline: 17 May 2026
Professor/Associate Professor in Demography/Population Studies - The University of Hong Kong
Applications are invited for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor in Demography / Population Studies in the Department of Sociology (Ref.: 536252), to commence on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to the University’s approval. The successful candidate may entrust with leadership roles in the recently established HKU Research Hub of Population Studies.
Application deadline: 31 July 2026
Other Announcements
2027 IUSSP Early Career Awards
The IUSSP Early Career Awards aim to honour outstanding contributions to the broad field of population studies by early career scholars in different world regions and boost the global visibility of their achievements. The award is offered in the following world regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America.
Who is eligible?
- Candidates up to 7 years post-PhD (after 1 November 2019, with extensions possible to account for career interruptions such as parental leave...)
- Must be an IUSSP member (listed in IUSSP membership directory)
Nomination requirements:
- 5 IUSSP member supporters, from more than one country, at least 3 from candidate’s region
- Self-nominations allowed
Deadline for nominations: 1 November 2026
Summer School 2026 - Applied Research and Data Collection Methods with Hidden, Marginal and Excluded Populations | 24-28 August 2026 | Nuffield College, Oxford
Focusing on hard-to-reach populations, this intensive course introduces applied research methods for conducting high-quality qualitative and quantitative research with marginal, hidden, and excluded groups.
Research topics include (but are not limited to): migrants, refugees and displaced populations, children and adolescents, sex workers, homeless populations, LGBTQ+ communities, victims of violence, conflict or trafficking, people affected by HIV/AIDS, and drug users, as well as topics proposed by participants.
The course is designed to bring together academics (researchers, PhD and master’s students) and practitioners (from NGOs, UN agencies, and government institutions), creating a unique space for experience sharing and methodological cross-fertilisation.
For further information, and application please contact Melanie Sawers at: melanie.sawers@nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Call for Papers – Special Collection on Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality in the Long-Run
We are inviting you to submit contributions to the Special Collection on the Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality in the Long-Run, organized by Kristina Thompson, Tim Riswick, and Sean Clouston.
Submissions to this collection are possible until December 31, 2026.
Call for Papers – Workshop “Aftermath of a Pandemic: Changes in Mortality and Health” | 28-29 January 2027 | Oslo, Norway
Pandemics are transformative events that leave lasting marks on population health, mortality, and social structures. While immediate impacts such as short-term infection-related impact on health and mortality are well documented, far less is known about the aftermath of a pandemic in the mid- to long-term both in direct and indirect health and mortality impact.
This workshop will focus on these poorly understood effects. We invite submissions that engage with questions related to the aftermath of a pandemic, such as:
- How do mortality patterns change, and which causes of death increase or decrease?
- Are mortality changes influenced by socio-demographic or socio-economic factors?
- What demographic effects arise following a pandemic?
- How do pandemics interact with the epidemiology of other infectious diseases?
- How are healthcare systems impacted or restructured?
- Is there an increase in hospitalizations for specific diseases?
- What are the short- and long-term health and mortality effects for individuals born during a pandemic?
Deadline for submissions: 11 September 2026
Call for Papers – International Conference on Social Computing (ICSC 2026)
September 2-4, Nuffield College, University of Oxford
We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for the International Conference on Social Computing (ICSC 2026), which welcomes submissions and participation for the in-person conference at Nuffield College, University of Oxford on September 2nd-4th, 2026. Core conference areas include (but are in no way limited to):
- Digital and Computational Demography
- Social applications of Large Language Models
- Large-scale social media analytics and intelligence
- Digital inclusion in the Global South
- The Science of (Open) Science
- Applied social computing applications in diverse areas such as health and finance
Deadline for paper submission: 23:59 GMT on May 25th, 2026
Call for Papers – 'Labour Market Transformations and the Future of Families' LabFam Conference 2026, 25–26 September 2026 | Warsaw, Poland
The world of work is changing rapidly, reshaping the conditions under which people form families and have children.
Rapid technological change across the globally interconnected economies have substantially transformed the labour markets, resulting in higher skill requirements, new more flexible but also insecure forms of employment and larger social inequalities. These new conditions of labour force participation have profoundly reshaped the career opportunities of women and men, in particular in the context of care obligations. At the same time, fertility has declined in many advanced economies, raising important questions about how changing employment conditions influence family formation and childbearing.
This conference brings together researchers from demography, sociology, economics, and related disciplines to discuss how labour market transformations interact with family dynamics. It marks the concluding event of the ERC project LABFER – Globalisation and Technology-Driven Labour Market Change and Fertility, funded by the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant No. 866207).
Submission deadline: 14 June 2026
Call for Papers - Special Issue on “Demographic Perspectives on Migration'', Vienna Yearbook of Population Research
The Vienna Yearbook of Population Research invites submissions for a new Special Issue dedicated to one of the most pressing and complex topics of our time: migration.
From mobility and immobility to climate change, integration, health, fertility, displacement, and migration forecasting — this issue seeks to bring together fresh demographic perspectives and innovative methodological approaches.
We welcome original, unpublished contributions across a wide range of themes, including:
- migration trends and spatial differences
- new data and methods
- migration and inequality
- refugee and forced migration
- migration and family dynamics
- migration, labour markets, health, and mortality
- return migration and future migration scenarios
Deadline for full paper submissions: 15 May 2026
Call for Papers – Special Issue (Studies in Family Planning)
Special issue of Studies in Family Planning:
"Pandemic and Epidemic Impacts on Reproduction, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Family Dynamics: Longer-Term Consequences and Cross-Crisis Perspectives"
- Special Issue/Collection Guest Editors: Natalie Nitsche, Australian National University Anna Kurowska, University of Warsaw, Alejandra Abufhele, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
Call for Papers – Analysing Multiple Cause of Death Data to Understand Mortality Profiles, Trends and Disparities (Genus)
Genus is soliciting papers for a new Open Access Topical Collection entitled “Analysing Multiple Cause of Death Data to Understand Mortality Profiles, Trends and Disparities”.
The submission deadline is December 31, 2026 but manuscripts can be sent any time before that.
FReDA Summer School, 8-9 June 2026 - Berlin
On June 8 and 9, 2026, a FReDA Summer School will take place at Humboldt University in Berlin:
a free 1.5-day workshop designed to familiarize researchers with working with data from FReDA and the GGS. The workshop is open to researchers at all career stages, provided they have the necessary skills of statistical data analysis (e.g., in Stata, R, or SPSS).
Registration is open until 15 May at freda@bib.bund.de.
Workshop - Demographic Analysis with Applications to Aging, Health, and Education | 2–25 November 2026 | Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
This intensive hands-on workshop covers demographic methods, population projections, aging, health, education, R, VBA, and generative AI. Application deadline: 22 June 2026.
Application deadline: 22 June 2026.
Data release - International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) – First Wave of Cohort 1 Now Available.
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) – First Wave of Cohort 1 Now Available.
We are happy to announce that the first wave of the International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) is now available for scientific use. IMPa is a new representative multi-cohort longitudinal online survey designed to study the drivers, patterns, and consequences of migration to Germany.
The first wave includes information from around 42,000 migrants of working age who had moved to Germany by April 2024. The dataset covers approximately 180 origin groups, including naturalised migrants, and contains rich information on migration biographies, labour market integration, social participation, language proficiency, discrimination, transnational ties, and intentions to stay, emigrate, return, or move onward.
A central innovation of IMPa is its longitudinal and cross-border design. New migrant cohorts will be surveyed every two years, with annual follow-up interviews over four years, allowing researchers to analyse both migration aspirations and realised mobility behaviour over time, including return, onward, and circular migration.
For more information and data access, see here: https://fdz.iab.de/en/pd_hd/international-mobility-panel-of-migrants-in-germany-impa-version-2425-v1/
If you have any questions, please contact IAB.IMPa@iab.de
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