13. March 2026

Call for Proposals: International Winter School "Current Perspectives on Forms of Strong Asymmetric Dependencies in Charcas, Bolivia" CfP: Current Perspectives on Forms of Strong Asymmetric Dependencies in Charcas, Bolivia

The BCDSS and IEB (UMSA) invite the academic community to submit proposals for an International Winter School in La Paz, Bolivia, from July 27–30, 2026

The International Winter School aims to create a space for critical training and international collaboration regarding the multiple forms of strong asymmetrical dependency that have shaped societies in the historical territory of Charcas/Bolivia. By bringing together perspectives from the humanities and social sciences, the event seeks to foster academic exchange and update key interpretations of the worlds of work and workers from a historical perspective. Twelve postgraduate students will be selected to present their ongoing research and receive feedback from a group of specialists.

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The history of the pre-Hispanic territory that became the Royal Audience of Charcas, and later the heart of modern Bolivia, is marked by diverse forms of free and unfree servitude, including slavery and various coercive labor relationships. To explore how these dependencies transformed over time and their effects on today's societies, the IEB and BCDSS are organizing a four-day intensive program in La Paz.

  • The BCDSS will cover four nights of accommodation in La Paz for the 12 selected students. The IEB will provide work materials and refreshments during the event. Travel costs must be covered by the participants or their home institutions.
  • Proposals must be submitted in Spanish and include a title, a 500-word summary, institutional affiliation, and a brief biographical note.
  • Deadline for proposals: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Bolivia time.
  • Submission email: ieb.fhce@umsa.bo.
  • Notification of selection: May 11, 2026.
  • Full text submission: Selected participants must submit full research texts by mid-June 2026.

For more information, read the full open call here.