This project aims to bring together young scholars from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions on basic income and its role in addressing inequality, with a particular focus on Latin America. Organized by the YSI Inequality and Latin America Working Groups, this initiative will take place as part of the BIEN Congress 2025 in Brazil, a major international conference dedicated to exploring universal basic income (UBI) as a policy tool for economic and social transformation, this year with a focus on Basic Income & Solidarity Economy: New Horizons for Social Protection
By participating in this project, young researchers will have the opportunity to present their work, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and connect with leading experts in the field. The project is designed to create a collaborative space where participants can critically examine the effectiveness, challenges, and future prospects of basic income policies, particularly in regions characterized by high levels of inequality.
We invite submissions of articles and posters, in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Submissions that explore basic income and solidarity economy, focusing, but not limited to, the following themes:
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Basic Income and Social Justice:Â Examining the potential of basic income to address poverty, inequality, and precarity.
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Environmental Sustainability:Â Exploring how basic income intersects with ecological justice and climate resilience.
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Gender Justice and Basic Income:Â Investigating how basic income can contribute to gender equity, particularly in relation to
This project aims to bring together young scholars from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions on basic income and its role in addressing inequality, with a particular focus on Latin America. Organized by the YSI Inequality and Latin America Working Groups, this initiative will take place as part of the BIEN Congress 2025 in Brazil, a major international conference dedicated to exploring universal basic income (UBI) as a policy tool for economic and social transformation, this year with a focus on Basic Income & Solidarity Economy: New Horizons for Social Protection
By participating in this project, young researchers will have the opportunity to present their work, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and connect with leading experts in the field. The project is designed to create a collaborative space where participants can critically examine the effectiveness, challenges, and future prospects of basic income policies, particularly in regions characterized by high levels of inequality.
We invite submissions of articles and posters, in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Submissions that explore basic income and solidarity economy, focusing, but not limited to, the following themes:
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Basic Income and Social Justice:Â Examining the potential of basic income to address poverty, inequality, and precarity.
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Environmental Sustainability:Â Exploring how basic income intersects with ecological justice and climate resilience.
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Gender Justice and Basic Income:Â Investigating how basic income can contribute to gender equity, particularly in relation to care work and economic independence.
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Community and Solidarity Economies:Â Understanding how grassroots initiatives can complement or enhance the implementation of basic income.
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Innovative Methodologies:Â Creative approaches to researching basic income and its impacts.
We encourage submissions from early-career scholars, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds or institutions.
What to Expect
YSI organizer and participants will actively engage in various activities designed to foster collaboration and intellectual exchange:
- YSI Panel Sessions: Presentations and discussions featuring early-career researchers alongside established academics and policymakers.
- Workshops and Roundtables: Interactive sessions where participants can refine their research ideas, receive feedback, and collaborate on future projects.
- Networking Opportunities: Opportunities to connect with scholars, activists, and policymakers working on social protection and inequality in Latin America and beyond.
- Site Visits (TBD): If feasible, participants may visit locations implementing experimental basic income programs, such as Maricá, to observe real-world applications.
- After the presentation in the Early Career Day, participants are more than welcome to attend the rest of the Congress!
Who Should Participate?
This project is open to young scholars, early-career researchers, graduate students, and practitioners with an interest in inequality, social policy, basic income, and economic development. While the focus is on Latin America, we encourage participants from all regions to apply, as comparative perspectives enrich the discussion. Selected participants will be entitled to travel stipend, and accomodation for the whole duration of the Congress.
Why Take Part?
By joining this initiative, participants will:
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge debates on basic income and inequality.
- Engage with policymakers and practitioners working on real-world applications of UBI.
- Expand their academic and professional networks within YSI and the broader research community.
- Contribute to shaping the discourse on economic justice and innovative policy solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a globally significant conversation on economic justice while developing research collaborations and insights that can inform both academic work and policy debates.
How to apply?
First, register on the BIEN website https://bien2025.com.br/. Remember to select “Early Career Day” option.
Then, click the “Apply Now” button on this webpage, complete the form with your personal information, explaininig your motivation for applying, and submit an abstract, a small bio and 5 keywords related to your topic of research.
Deadline: 20 of March!!
