Membership connects you to a diverse international community dedicated to advancing development research and training. It offers opportunities to collaborate, exchange knowledge, expand your professional network, and engage with the wider development studies community through diverse activities. Explore our membership options and become part of a vibrant global community shaping the future of development studies here. You can contact us at postmaster(at)eadi.org.

These events provide opportunities to learn new skills, explore emerging research, and participate in discussions on key development challenges. We encourage members to take part, share their expertise, and contribute to a vibrant and collaborative EADI community. You can check our upcoming webinars here and workshops here. For further information, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org.

Working Groups organise a range of activities, including conference panels, workshops, webinars, publications, and other collaborative initiatives.

Members are encouraged to join existing Working Groups or propose new ones within their areas of expertise. Participation offers opportunities to engage with researchers and practitioners in diverse activities and publications across EADI's international network while contributing to the Association's research and knowledge-sharing objectives. Further information on joining, participating in, or establishing a Working Group is available on the EADI Working Groups webpage here. You can also contact Susanne von Itter at itter(at)eadi.org.

Members are encouraged to contribute to the conference by organising panels that bring together researchers and practitioners around shared themes, showcase innovative research, and foster interdisciplinary and international dialogue. Panel sessions provide opportunities to present emerging findings, build collaborations, and contribute to shaping discussions within the development studies community.

Members can also contribute by submitting papers to existing panels or joining the conference as participants to exchange ideas, build networks, and engage with the wider EADI community. EADI members benefit from reduced conference registration fees.

Further information on proposal requirements, deadlines, and submission guidelines can be found on the EADI General Conference webpage here.

They showcase current research, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and create opportunities for collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.

Members are encouraged to participate in upcoming webinars or propose new webinar ideas related to their research, expertise, or areas of interest. EADI supports the visibility of approved webinars by promoting them through its website, newsletter, and social media channels. For further information on joining, proposing or organizing a Virtual Dialogue, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org. You can check our upcoming webinars here.

The blog provides a platform for discussion within the global development research community and welcomes contributions that stimulate debate and showcase the diversity of expertise across EADI's network.

Members may submit blog proposals throughout the year. Published posts are promoted through EADI's website, newsletter, and social media channels, helping authors reach a broad international audience. You can contact Christiane Kliemann at kliemann(at)eadi.org. The blog is a available here

These may include developing research skills, preparing PhD proposals, strengthening academic writing, exploring career opportunities, finding internships, or building other competencies relevant to their work.

Experienced researchers and practitioners are also invited to propose and lead workshops based on their expertise. Selected workshops are organised in collaboration with EADI and may benefit from co-branding, joint promotion and visibility through EADI’s and the partner organization's communication channels. By sharing their knowledge and experience, workshop leaders contribute to capacity building, knowledge exchange, and professional development across the network. 

Workshop proposals are considered in relation to EADI’s activities, priorities, and available resources. While online workshops can often be organised with limited costs, additional considerations apply to in-person activities, including logistical and financial requirements. For further information on proposing or leading a workshop, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org. You can check our upcoming workshops here

These activities can bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students around shared interests, research themes, or professional goals, creating opportunities for new collaborations, facilitating knowledge exchange, and strengthening connections across the EADI community.

Networking activities may include thematic exchange sessions, research collaboration matchmaking, mentoring opportunities, career development events, or initiatives that connect researchers across regions, disciplines, and career stages. By creating spaces for dialogue and collaboration, members contribute to a more connected and inclusive development studies community. For further information, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org.

Regional PhD Symposia also strengthen connections between institutions, foster collaboration within and across regions, and support the development of the next generation of development researchers. Institutional Members interested in organising a symposium are invited to work with EADI to develop the concept, programme, and format in line with shared objectives and available resources.

An example of this initiative is the EADI–ELTE PhD Symposium for Hungary and Romania, which brought together doctoral researchers from institutions in both countries to present their research, discuss contemporary development issues, and connect with the wider EADI network. Further information is available on the EADI–ELTE PhD Symposium for Hungary and Romania. For further information, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org.

They can contribute to making development research more accessible, fostering dialogue across disciplines and regions, and strengthening connections between academia and society.

Members may propose podcast topics, formats, or series that align with their research interests, expertise, or current debates in development studies. By contributing to podcasts, members support knowledge exchange and help amplify diverse voices within the EADI community. For further information, please contact Ana Romano at romano(at)eadi.org. Check our podcast series

•  Hierarchies of Development

•  Decolonising Knowledge Stories

•  Innovating Methods

 Members and the wider development studies community are encouraged to submit original research articles for consideration th ough the journal’s peer-review process. All submissions are subject to editorial assessment and peer review, and publication cannot be guaranteed.

EADI and the EJDR also support early career researchers through the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Initiative. The programme offers a supported learning pathway that helps early career authors better understand the publication process and strengthen their manuscripts before formal peer review. Eligible submissions receive initial editorial feedback and guidance while continuing to follow the journal’s standard review procedures.

Further information on submission requirements, author guidelines, and the ECR Initiative is available on the EJDR webpage. You can also contact the managing editor Talia Vela-Eiden at vela-eiden(at)eadi.org.

Whether you have an idea for a new activity, a way to engage the EADI community, or a project that aligns with our mission, please get in touch. Together, we can develop new initiatives that support knowledge exchange, collaboration, and engagement across the development studies community. Contact us at postmaster(at)eadi.org.