Call for Papers
Fourteenth Global Studies Conference
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
5–6 June 2021
Fourteenth Global Studies Conference
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
5–6 June 2021
We are trying to move away from the either/or of place-based or online conferences. For whichever way you choose to participate, we will offer a blended conference experience. You do not need to commit either to a place-based or virtual presentation at the time of submission. You can present both ways, or change your mode of the presentation if your preferences change. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation. The choice to participate virtually could also be a moral decision – for the planet, for security, or when the financial burden of travel is too great. We aim to foster spaces that align with principles of social justice and community development.
We also want to be ready for the possibility of place-based postponement due to COVID-19. If we are forced to postpone, the online engagement will still go ahead, and your registration will allow you to join the conference in person in a later year.
This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.
When you join the Global Studies Research Network you become part of an international network of scholars, researchers, and practitioners. Membership makes our independent organization possible. Membership also comes with many benefits, including subscriber access to all electronic publications, discounts to conference registrations, and a range of other opportunities to stay connected and be supported by the Network. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to find out more. Join today to connect with a movement of likeminded researchers, get access to a large body of knowledge, and professional development opportunities, and let our Research Network become the advocate of what you do.
The Fourteenth Global Studies Conference features research addressing the following annual themes. Each year we also focus on a Special Focus that presents a timely challenge.
If you would like to present, start by submitting a proposal. You will need the following: presentation type, short and long descriptions, keywords, focus, themes, and biographical information.
View our step-by-step guide to submitting a presentation proposal.
After we receive your presentation proposal, it moves to the evaluation step. We welcome the submission of proposals at any time of the year. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission.
See proposal deadlines below.
Once your proposal is accepted, you must register before our Program Development team can schedule your presentation.
View our step-by-step guide to the registration process.
We welcome the submission of proposals at any time of the year. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission. The dates below serve as a guideline for proposal submission based on our corresponding registration deadlines.
| Advance Proposal Deadline | 5 August 2020 | |
| Early Proposal Deadline | 5 November 2020 | |
| Regular Proposal Deadline | 5 March 2021 | |
| Late Proposal Deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Advance Registration Deadline | 5 September 2020 | |
| Early Registration Deadline | 5 December 2020 | |
| Regular Registration Deadline | 5 May 2021 | |
| Late Registration Deadline | 5 June 2021 |
Use the button below to submit a proposal for review.