Conference Theme:
Bridging Divides: Theory and Practice in a Polarized World
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The Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Inc. (ASBS) welcome the submission of proposals for its 88th Annual Conference. This conference continues the legacy of ASBS in highlighting the work of social and behavioral scientists that address issues impacting people around the world. "Bridging Divides: Theory and Practice in a Polarized World" encompasses educational, social, health, psychological, economic, political, behavioral, agricultural, anthropological, philosophical, and other factors that impact and promote social change.
Proposals are accepted for paper presentations, poster presentations, and roundtable discussions.
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The deadline for all proposals is February 22, 2026.​
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Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals for Professional Papers, Posters, or Roundtables
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Submit proposals for professional papers, posters, or roundtables online.
For questions, contact Dr. Kristie Perry at Kristie.Perry@sus.edu
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Call for Papers (Graduate Students)
Dolores P. Aldridge Graduate Student Research Paper Competition
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Submit papers for the graduate research student competition online.
This is paper submission only this is not a registration link
For questions, contact Dr. Shanette Harris at shanette43@yahoo.com.
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Call for Papers (Undergraduate Students)
Theophilus E. McKinney Undergraduate Student Research Paper Competition
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Submit papers for the undergraduate research student competition online.
This is paper submission only this is not a registration link
For questions, contact Dr. Thomas Durant at Thomas000@bellsouth.net
