There are numerous conferences across the globe that provide opportunities for scholars from multiple disciplines to present their work, and network with colleagues. Some of these conferences are situated in specific disciplines (e.g., health research), whereas as others bring scholars from multiple disciplines together and provide a venue to focus on methods. Still other professional associations sponsor special interest groups that focus on qualitative methods — so be sure to check out the professional association associated with your disciplinary interests. Below are calls presentations for upcoming conferences over the next year, and there is plenty of time to develop your ideas to submit a proposal.
3rd World Conference on Qualitative Research
When: 17th to 19th October 2018
Where: Lisbon School of Nursing – Lisbon (Portugal)
Submission deadline: 17th June
Keynote speakers: Christina Silver, Ronald Chenail, Rosalind Edwards, Luís Paulo Reis
Application fields: Qualitative Research in Health; Qualitative Research in Education; Qualitative Research in Social Sciences; Qualitative Research in Engineering and Technology
Conference site: http://www.wcqr.info
Qualitative Health Research Conference
Where: Halifax, Canada
When: October 27-29, 2018
Sponsor: University of Alberta, International Institute for Qualitative Methodology
Submission deadline: June 27, 2018
Conference Theme: Facing the Next 20 Years: The quandary of qualitative research in divided times
QHR is a three day annual conference focusing on qualitative research in the health disciplines. For over 20 years researchers, students, educators, administrators, clinicians and everyone in between have traveled far and near to share their research, engage in scholarly discourse, and connect with individuals from around the world.
Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Jonathan Smith & Dr. Deborah van den Hoonaard
3rd European Congress of Qualitative Inquiry
Where: Edinburgh, UK
When: 13-15 February 2019
Conference Theme: Qualitative Inquiry as Activism
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh, Centre for Creative-Relational Inquiry
Submission deadline: August 31, 2018
15th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry
Where: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA
When: May 15-18, 2019
Sponsor: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, International Institute for Qualitative Inquiry
Submission deadline: December 1, 2018
Conference Theme: Qualitative Inquiry and the Politics of Resistance
Keynote Speakers: Elizabeth St. Pierre & Aitor Gomez
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