CfP - IPSA Work-in-Progress Sessions (IPSA-WiPS)

Researchers are invited to submit a paper proposal to a unit (focused topic) from 31 March to 6 May 2026. The online sessions (workshops) are intended exclusively for work-in-progress papers and will be kept confidential among participants. Final papers are not required.

Submitted paper proposals will be reviewed by the unit convenor(s). Accepted papers will be grouped into workshops by the relevant unit convenor, based on topical fit and the aim of fostering productive discussion. Participants are expected to actively engage in the workshop by presenting their work, offering feedback to others, and contributing to collective discussions.

The paper proposal must be in English and should include:

1. Paper title
2. Paper abstract (250 words maximum)
3. Paper author(s) (full name, e-mail, institutional affiliation, country & gender)
4. Unit (limited to one unit)
   Participants are encouraged to review the list of units and select the most appropriate topic for their paper.
5. Agreement to be available at all times of the selected unit, from 13-19 July.
6. Agreement to attend all workshops of the selected unit and actively participate in the discussions.

Submit a Paper

Paper proposals must be submitted online via the provided link above.

No emails, PDFs or Word documents will be accepted as submissions.

Before submitting your proposal, please consult:

• Submission Instructions
• List of Units and Schedule 
• Time Zone Converter to lookup your time zone.