The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Studies Reflexive Globalisation and the Law (RefLex) at Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, has invited abstracts for an international conference titled Reflexive Globalisation and the Law: (South) Asian Perspectives.
The conference will be held from 12 to 14 November 2027 in Bengaluru, India. Legal scholars, researchers, academicians, doctoral students and practitioners with academic interests are invited to submit their research proposals.
The organisers will provide accommodation to all invited participants for the duration of the conference. Limited travel grants of up to €1,000 for intercontinental travel, €500 for regional travel and €200 for domestic travel will also be available to scholars who cannot fund their participation.
About the International Conference
The conference will examine the changing nature of globalisation and its relationship with law, particularly from South Asian perspectives. It will focus on how colonial histories and changing global relationships continue to influence legal systems, institutions and academic discussions.
The organisers aim to examine the ways in which traditional understandings of globalisation are being questioned and reshaped. The conference will particularly consider the influence of colonial and imperial legacies on legal concepts, institutions and knowledge production.
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Conference Themes and Research Areas
The conference invites papers addressing reflexive globalisation and its implications for law and legal discourse.
Researchers may explore reflexive globalisation in public law, public international law, criminal law, international criminal law, transitional justice and transnational law.
Submissions may also examine the practical dimensions of reflexive globalisation, including activism, litigation, campaigns and professional or academic networks.
Other suggested areas include the history and theory of globalisation, modernity and reflexivity, as well as the relationship between globalisation and other social phenomena in the context of law.
These themes are indicative, and researchers may develop proposals connected to the broader subject of the conference.
Eligibility and Who Can Apply
The conference welcomes submissions from legal scholars, researchers in the humanities and social sciences, and practitioners with academic interests.
The organisers particularly encourage contributions from scholars working on South Asian legal systems and related academic questions. Researchers from other regions may also submit proposals, especially where their work offers relevant comparative perspectives.
Early-career scholars are particularly encouraged to apply. The announcement does not prescribe a specific academic degree or minimum professional experience as an eligibility requirement.
Travel Grants and Accommodation Support
The organisers have announced accommodation support for all invited participants during the conference.
In addition, a limited number of travel grants will be available for scholars who are unable to finance their participation independently.
The maximum travel grant amounts are €1,000 for intercontinental travel, €500 for regional travel and €200 for domestic travel.
Applicants who wish to receive financial assistance must indicate their interest in a travel grant when submitting their abstracts.
Travel grants are limited and are not guaranteed to every participant. The announcement does not specify whether meals or other expenses will be covered.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Interested applicants must submit an abstract of no more than 300 words, along with a short biographical note of no more than 300 words.
Both documents must be sent by email to reflex.ontour@hu-berlin.de.
Applicants seeking a travel grant should clearly mention their request while submitting the abstract.
The last date for abstract submission is 30 November 2026. Successful applicants will be informed by May 2027.
Scientific Committee
The scientific committee includes Professor Dr Aparna Chandra from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, and Professor Dr Philipp Dann from Humboldt University Berlin, Germany.
The conference is jointly convened by RefLex at Humboldt University Berlin and NLSIU Bengaluru. RefLex is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Important Dates and How to Apply
The deadline for submitting abstracts and biographical notes is 30 November 2026. Selected applicants will be notified by May 2027, and the conference will take place from 12 to 14 November 2027 in Bengaluru.
Candidates interested in participating should prepare their abstracts and biographical notes within the prescribed word limits and email them to the organisers before the deadline.
Submission Email: reflex.ontour@hu-berlin.de
Official RefLex Website: https://reflex.hu-berlin.de
Applicants may use the same email address for questions regarding the conference, submission requirements or available travel assistance.
