Call for Papers 

Workshop Overview

The Teaching and Researching International Law in Asia (TRILA) Programme of the NUS Centre for International Law will host the 10th Junior Scholar Workshop online via Zoom on 30 January 2026, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM (Singapore Standard Time).

This Workshop provides a platform for selected junior scholars to present their ongoing research projects (draft articles) and receive constructive feedback from a panel of senior scholars. It also offers participants practical insights into developing strong abstracts and articles, as well as understanding the review processes of reputable journals such as the Asian Journal of International Law.

Most importantly, the Workshop serves as a space for junior scholars to connect with peers and engage in meaningful discussions with others working in similar research areas.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Interested junior scholar must be any of the following:

• Junior academic, i.e., untenured or within the first three (3) years of a tenure track appointment
• Academic Fellow, i.e., in pre-tenure track fellowship
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Fellow / Research Associate (with at least LLM degree)
• PhD student or candidate 

Topics

The organisers welcome research works relating to any international law topic, with preference to those that are related to Asia.

Application Procedure

Interested junior scholar must submit to ciltrila@gmail.com to following information:

• Subject of e-mail: “Application for JSW_[name]”
• Abstract of not more 300 words in MS Word format (not PDF)
• Copy of CV (PDF format) or link to an online profile (for example, LinkedIn)
• In your message, please state your current affiliation and position.

Key Dates

• 30 November 2025 – deadline for the submission of abstracts
• 15 December 2025 – successful applicants will be informed via e-mail
• On or before 15 January 2026 – successful applicants must submit their completed draft paper. The draft paper should be between 5000 to 8000 words, not including footnotes.

Any enquiries about the JSW may be addressed to the TRILA Team at ciltrila@gmail.com