Academia can sometimes feel like a rather individual journey. Yet, many of the challenges we face as early-career researchers are surprisingly similar: How do we publish our first papers? Where do we find research funding? How do we build international networks? And how do we navigate the academic job market?
This is where AgEconMeet comes in!
AgEconMeet is an international network of early-career agricultural economists, founded in 2021 to bring together researchers from across Europe and beyond. Our goal is simple: to connect people, exchange knowledge and experiences, and support each other in navigating academic careers.
We organise regular online workshops and informal networking opportunities, covering everything from new research methods and emerging topics in agricultural economics to publishing, grant writing and career development. Over the years, we have welcomed researchers from universities and research institutions around the world to share their insights, experiences and advice.
But AgEconMeet is about more than workshops. It is about building a community and a safe space where researchers can ask questions, share ideas, meet future collaborators and learn from one another. Over the next months, we will introduce the steering team on this blog and tell you about the different popular conferences in more detail.
As a member of the AgEconMeet organising team, I particularly enjoy the opportunity to connect with colleagues working on diverse topics across agricultural, food, environmental and development economics.
Interested in joining us? Everyone is welcome, whether you are a PhD student, postdoctoral researcher or at another stage of your academic career.
Our website or LinkedIn page are good places to look for our latest activities and opportunities to engage. Check them out regularly to learn more about upcoming events, access resources from previous workshops and join our growing community! You can also sign up as a member and get regular emails.