Michael Cole has been awarded a 2026 AABS Emerging Scholars Grant to support his field research in Estonia on identity and music. Congratulations, Michael! Learn more about his work here: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/2026/05/04/michael-cole-awarded-2026-2027-emerging-scholars-grant/

AABS is pleased to announce that Anna Pilarczyk-Palaitis has been awarded a 2026 Emerging Scholars Grant! Anna will use the Grant to conduct an ethnographic study of narratives of the postwar “repatriation” of Poles from Lithuania. Learn more: vist.ly/53k2n

AABS is pleased to recognize Feliks Gornischeff for successfully completing his Emerging Scholars Grant through extensive primary source research on Baltic German diplomats. Read more about his project: vist.ly/537nv

What is the future of NATO? What does it mean for the Baltic states? We've asked these questions on the Baltic Ways podcast in the last few years. Listen now so you have the context to interpret current events: vist.ly/422jn

Recently published online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "From Norway to Latvia: exploring reasons for return, experiences, and transnational living," by Inese Šūpule. Available now for JBS subscribers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01629778.2026.2659755

CFA: Estonian Fellowships at Stanford University Three opportunities open to a wide range of scholars to come to Stanford. Learn more and apply by May 15: https://vabamu.ee/en/news/call-for-applications-fellowships-at-stanford-university2027/

Mark your calendars: on May 6, AABS member Dr. Paula Oppermann will present her 2025 book "Thunder Cross. Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-century Latvia" (University of Wisconsin Press) in discussion with former JBS editor Dr. Matthew Kott. Join on May 6 at 15.00 CET: vist.ly/42esz

Congrats to AABS grantee Arvydas Grišinas for publishing his article "Fighting with empathy: Lithuanian volunteers supporting Ukraine in Russia’s war of aggression" in the Journal of Baltic Studies. Article available for subscribers: https://doi.org/10.1080/01629778.2026.2657034

AABS is pleased to announce the publication of "Ethnic Relations in the Baltic Reconsidered," eds. Bradley Woodworth, Violeta Davoliūtė & Darius Staliūnas, supported by a 2025 AABS Book Publication Subvention Grant. Link to the book in post following!

Congratulations to CEU Press and John Freeman @johnffree.bsky.social for being awarded the AABS Book Publication Subvention for John's book on the colonial adventures of the Duchy of Courland! Learn more about the book and the award: aabs-balticstudies.org/2026/04/21/c...

Recently published online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Toward sustainable development goals in the transport and logistics sector: the progress of EU member states in the Baltic Sea region," by Aleksandra Bartosiewicz, Anna Misztal & Adam Kucharski Link below.

CFA: Estonian Fellowships at Stanford University Three opportunities open to a wide range of scholars to come to Stanford. Learn more and apply by May 15: https://vabamu.ee/en/news/call-for-applications-fellowships-at-stanford-university2027/

CFA: International Research Summer School 2026, hosted by the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia, at the end of July. Apply by 17 April: https://mnemosyne.ee/en/call-for-applications-international-researcher-summer-school-2026-2/

The first 2026 issue of the Journal of Baltic Studies is now online: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rbal20/57/1 The issue features several articles on the interwar period, plus new research in economics, anthropology, art history, and more! Access is available to JBS subscribers and AABS members.

ICYMI: we published a new episode of Baltic Ways late last month on historical memory in Estonian politics! Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts: vist.ly/4xz72

Recently published open access online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Social entrepreneurship ecosystems in the Baltic Sea region: searching for rural perspectives," by Judith Alms & Christine Tamásy. Available for all readers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01629778.2026.2643849

CFA: Summer School applications at Vytautas Magnus University 10 diverse courses cover a wide range of topics across culture, education, technology, natural sciences, arts, and global issues. Submit by 3 May if you need a visa, or 31 May if you do not: https://bsu.vdu.lt/

DEADLINE TODAY! Apply now for the Baumanis Grant for Creative Projects and the Academic Events and Projects Grant! Baumanis: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/grants-fellowships/baumanis/ Academic Events and Projects: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/academic-events-and-projects-grant/

AABS is pleased to announce the election of our 2026-2028 Board of Directors! The Board will assume office starting from July 1, 2026. Learn about the new board here: vist.ly/4wknd

CFP: the "Studies in Remoteness" summer 2026 session “Time Work," 24-31 July, Saulkrasti, Latvia, hosted with the Nordic Summer University. Apply by April 9: https://www.nsuweb.org/circle-1-studies-in-remoteness-sensoria-of-absence-distance-and-neglect/

Registration for our 2026 conference closes at the end of March, just a few days from now! If you've been accepted to present, do not wait. Register now here: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/aabs-2026-at-uiuc/registration-and-accommodations/

New podcast episode! 🎙️ Historical memory can drive political behavior for decades. We talk to two young scholars (both AABS grantees!) about their work to understand these phenomena in Estonia. Listen now: vist.ly/4wc6z

Today is publication day for my book, Latvian Soldiers of World War II: Fighting for the Homeland in Nazi and Soviet Service! This was a project many years in the making; I'm looking forward to holding it in my hands when my copies arrive and seeing it out in the world. academic.oup.com/book/62363

Recently published open access in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Social learning through collaboration and adaptive co-management in the Lahemaa National Park tourism environment in Estonia," by Tarmo Pilving, Kaisa Linno & Monika Suškevics.

Voting closes tomorrow, March 25, for the 2026-2028 AABS Board of Directors. All current AABS members have either received an e-ballot via email or a mailed paper ballot. Cast your vote now! https://aabs-balticstudies.org/2026/02/18/2026-2028-aabs-board-of-directors-election/

Need some funding to get your project over the finish line or secure your event space? The AABS Academic Events and Projects Grant of up to $5,000 is available for any academic event or scholarly project that promotes Baltic Studies. Apply by April 1: vist.ly/4vqn6

Looking for funding for your creative idea in Baltic Studies? The AABS Baumanis Grant awards up to $7,000, with a preference for projects that have a pan-Baltic aspect. Apply by April 1: vist.ly/4vjz6

Recently published online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Lost urban spaces and the idea of the creative city: the case of the Vilnius Palace of concerts and sports," by Tomas Kačerauskas. Available now: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01629778.2026.2637958

Looking for funding for your creative project or upcoming event in Baltic Studies? Join us this Thursday at 12pm ET to learn more about two AABS opportunities: the Baumanis Grant and the Academic Events and Projects Grant! Registration is required: vist.ly/4u2vm

Congratulations to 2016 AABS Saltups Fellowship recipient Alise Vitola on her new article, "Shades of empire: Evidence from Swedish and Polish–Lithuanian partitions in the Baltics," with co-author Theocharis N. Grigoriadis! Read here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ehr.13410

Friday, March 13 at 1pm ET: Join the Lituanus journal for a webinar on "Museums, Memory, and Identity in the Vilnius Region," featuring Violeta Davoliūtė, Neringa Latvytė, Ignė Rasickaitė, and Rūta Vyšniauskaitė. Join link: vist.ly/4uhum

Voting for the 2026-2028 AABS Board of Directors opens tomorrow, March 11, and runs through March 25. All current members of AABS will receive an e-ballot via email or a mailed paper ballot. More info: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/2026/02/18/2026-2028-aabs-board-of-directors-election/

CFP: "Decolonizing memory? Thinking through patterns of memory and power" International conference hosted at the University of Southern Denmark, December 2026. Individual paper and panel submissions due by 14 March. Learn more: https://event.sdu.dk/memory

CFP: "‘Primitive and Noisy Music’ in Late Socialist period" - multidisciplinary conference in Riga, May 2-3, focused on the functioning of popular music in the USSR during its last three decades. Papers due March 8. Learn more and submit here: https://lulfmi.lv/en/news/call-for-papers-conference

Recently published online open access in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Equal access denied: financial exclusion and the call for inclusive consumer financial regulation in Lithuania," by Asta Zokaityte. Read now: https://doi.org/10.1080/01629778.2026.2630325

CFP: Edited Volume on Critical Heritage Studies in Central and Eastern Europe in the Berghahn Series “Explorations in Heritage Studies” Submissions due March 20: https://www.eu.avcr.cz/en/news/Critical-Heritage-Studies-in-Central-and-Eastern-Europe/

CFA reminder: The new Journal of Baltic Studies Publication Development Grant is due March 1. Learn more and apply: vist.ly/4t8md

Accepted to present at AABS 2026? Register by the end of this month to receive our early bird rate: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/aabs-2026-at-uiuc/registration-and-accommodations/ Prices will go up on March 1. Don't wait to register!

Recently published online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Assessing progress toward sustainable development goals at the subnational level: a case study of counties in Lithuania," by Rocchi, et. al. Access available to subscribers here: https://doi.org/10.1080/01629778.2026.2623929

Do you have a deserving undergraduate student whom you'd like to recognize? The AABS Undergraduate Paper Award is now accepting nominations through March 1. Nominate now: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/awards-prizes/undergraduate-paper-in-baltic-studies-award/

Registration is now open for the AABS 2026 conference hosted by the University of Illinois! If your proposal has been accepted or you just want to soak in the most up-to-date knowledge in Baltic Studies, register now: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/aabs-2026-at-uiuc/registration-and-accommodations/

New grant opportunity! The Journal of Baltic Studies Publication Development Grant supports research and writing for an academic publication intended to be published in JBS. Applications are due March 1: vist.ly/4s54x

Recently published online in the Journal of Baltic Studies: "Does the choice of capital structure depend on business risk? Evidence from Lithuanian family farms," by Vilija Aleknevičienė and Agnė Valkauskaitė. Available now for JBS subscribers: https://doi.org/10.1080/01629778.2026.2621696

The Latvian Diaspora Scientists Database, an initiative led by the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science, welcomes new members: https://www.izm.gov.lv/en/article/latvias-diaspora-scientist-database-resource-unites-researchers-around-world

Nominations are due this Sunday, February 15, for the AABS Undergraduate Paper Award and biennial Book Prize! Nominate an accomplished undergraduate: vist.ly/4rg3c Nominate an outstanding book: vist.ly/4rg3i

Congratulations to Diāna Popova for successfully completing her AABS Birnitis Fellowship! Diāna successfully defended her dissertation, "Interpreting Dark Heritage for Children and Youth in Museums," in late 2025. Learn more about Diāna's research: vist.ly/4r6yu

Recently published online in JBS: "Between meadows and metropolis: emotional geographies and feminist landscapes in Ivande Kaija’s novel Iedzimtais grēks (1913)," by Zita Kārkla and Eva Eglāja-Kristsone. Now available for JBS subscribers: https://doi.org/10.1080/01629778.2026.2618215

CFP: "What Makes Literature: Redefining Realism, Poetics, and Belonging” International conference, Riga, September 16-18, 2026. Submissions due February 12: https://lulfmi.lv/en/news/call-for-papers-for-international-conference-what-makes-literature-redefining-realism-poetics-and-belonging-1

New grant opportunity! The Journal of Baltic Studies Publication Development Grant supports research and writing for an academic publication intended to be published in JBS. Applications are due March 1: vist.ly/4qq7r

Call for Nominations: the AABS Book Prize and Undergraduate Paper in Baltic Studies Award, due February 15. Recognize your colleagues and student's excellent output by nominating them today! Learn more about both prizes: https://aabs-balticstudies.org/awards-prizes/