Vienna has long held a crucial place in the study of Ottoman and Turkish history. As a historical crossroads between the Ottoman and Habsburg worlds, the city has served as a space of interaction, confrontation, and exchange. Over the years, it has been home to groundbreaking scholarship that has shaped the field of Ottoman and Turkish Studies. Today, Central European University (CEU), along with the University of Vienna, continues this tradition by fostering innovative research and interdisciplinary dialogue in these fields.
The Ottoman and Turkish Studies Graduate Workshop aims to bring together emerging scholars who are developing fresh perspectives and employing novel methodologies to explore the Ottoman and Turkish past. The workshop provides a platform for graduate students to engage in critical discussions, receive constructive feedback, and connect with leading scholars in the field.
OTUGRAD 2026 brings together scholars from across the world in four panels: Body, Virtue, and Gendered Selfhoods in the Late Ottoman World; Crossing Thresholds: Identity and Transformation in the Late and Post-Ottoman World; Proxy and Proximity: Diplomatic Representation across Empires; and Actors, Networks, and the Margins of the Empire.
Last year’s theme, “New Perspectives on Ottoman and Turkish Studies,” encouraged participants to present research that challenged established narratives, incorporated interdisciplinary methods, or introduced underutilized sources. The workshop took place on May 30, 2025 at Central European University. Please click here for the Call for Papers.
CEU Organizers
Ahmet Baran Demir
Elli Stogiannou
Göker Giresunlu
Previous CEU Organizers
Okun Kozanoglu
Ahmet Demirel
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