What does IGTH mean in HISTORY

The Institute for Global and Transnational History (IGTH) is an independent research institute that promotes interdisciplinary research on global, transnational, and connected histories. It provides a platform to bridge international scholarship in the fields of history, ethnology, economics, sociology and political science. It encourages innovative research projects as well as the sharing of knowledge through conferences, workshops, webinars and other events.

The Institute for Global and Transnational History offers a range of initiatives including workshops, seminars and conferences that bring together scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds with interests in historical topics. These activities seek to foster dialogue between scholars from different perspectives on local, regional or global scales. Additionally they promote dialogue between teachers and students about both past events and current developments which has implications for our future.

IGTH provides a variety of educational programs such as lectures by visiting professors from leading universities around the world; seminars exploring specialized topics; summer schools; webinars focusing on particular subjects or themes; unconferences to discuss challenges facing our increasingly connected world; online courses covering various areas in global & transnational history; conferences in different countries highlighting current debates in the field; visiting fellowships allowing scholars to spend periods abroad connecting with leading institutions dedicated to global & transnational history studies.

Anyone who is interested in participating in IGTH's activities can become one of its members or affiliates depending on their academic career level. Prospective members could also contact IGTH to check availability of funding options or special programs such as its visiting fellowships scheme which allows post-doctoral researchers to visit host institutions abroad for a period between 6 months – 1 year.

Yes, IGTH produces several publications including an annual journal dedicated to sharing original academic research conducted by its members across disciplines related to global & transnational history. This publication is accompanied by a series of monographs dealing with specific topics related to global & transnational history. In addition to this there is also an e-book series offering basic introductions into specific themes such as migration studies or case studies related to particular countries.

All content produced by IGTH such as journals or monographs can be accessed directly through its website www.igthistory.org where visitors could download them free of charge under a Creative Commons license allowing for editing and use under certain conditions indicated therein.

Yes, IGTH offers multiple grant opportunities specifically designed for researchers seeking funds or support for their project proposals dealing with topics related to global & transnational history such as migration studies among others. Additionally it provides a visiting fellowship program that gives post-doctoral researchers the chance stay at partner institutions abroad for up to one year.