ISA Forum of Sociology

Abstract submissions open on August 5, 2024, and close on October 15, 2024. During this period, participants can submit their abstracts directly to the session to which they wish to apply. 
From October 16 to November 10, each session organizer will review and select the abstracts that suit the topic of their session. 
Session organizers can recommend abstracts not fitting into a particular session be reassigned to open sessions with available space by Program Coordinators. The reallocation process will take place between November 11 and November 30, 2024. 

You can appear in the program up to two times as an author or co-author (oral or poster presentation, distributed paper, roundtable presenter). The limit is seven (7) authors per abstract. More details on the rules for all presenters are here.

We look forward to welcoming you onsite in Morocco! There will be no options available for presenting or attending online. Please plan accordingly.

No, ISA or RC membership is not required for participation in the ISA Forum. However, we do hope that you join the ISA community and take advantage of its benefits, including discounted registration fees for the 5th ISA Forum. 

• Abstracts for sessions at the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology must be submitted through the CONFEX platform, which can be accessed here
• To access the platform, you must have an ISA account. If you do not yet have one, or have forgotten your password, click here
• You must submit your abstract to a specific session. There are more than 1000 sessions currently acepting abstracts. You can browse through the open session by RC/WG/TG or by a keyword search. 
• If you are still not sure which RC/WG/TG would best suit your research interests, you can learn about RCs/WGs/TGs here
• The contact information for the Program Coordinator of each RC/WG/TG is found on their ISA page, while the Session Organizer is listed for each session in the CONFEX platform. Please feel free to contact them to discuss your abstract.
• Abstracts are selected for inclusion in the program by each Session Organizer and Program Coordinator, the ISA does not make a centralized decision. Please note that only the abstracts submitted via the ISA Forum platform will be considered. The deadline for abstracts submissions is October 15, 2024 at 24:00 GMT, no deadline extensions.
• For a visual guide, please watch an example video here

On December 5, 2024, all authors that have submitted an abstract via the CONFEX platform will receive a notification letter with the final decision.

The ISA does not require you to send a full paper as a requirement for presenting at the Forum. However, some RC/WG/TG session organizers do require full papers to be submitted in advance. Please contact the session organizer directly to learn about their specific requirements.

We are confident in our ability to ensure the safety and security of LGBTQIA+ Forum attendees while at the conference. Please review the ISA Statement regarding concerns from LGBTQIA+ members about the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology here

You can find all the sessions organized by RC/WG/TG here.

 In the ISA Forum, being a session organizer is different from being a session chair. The session organizer manages the overall content and session framing, while the session chair is physically present to moderate the session. This can be the same person or different people. However, it is not possible to present a paper and chair the same session where that paper is presented.

Yes you can. You can submit up to two proposals to any session listed in the program, including your own.

We appreciate your interest in the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology. Limited grants will be available for those with accepted abstracts to be presented at the conference. The first step is to submit an abstract. The call for abstracts closes on October 15, 2024, at 24:00 GMT, with no extensions.

• You can find more information about the call for abstracts here.
• Please also refer to the FAQ here, where you can find details on "How do I submit an abstract?"

Between October 16 and December 4, 2024, Program Coordinators and Session Organizers will select the final abstracts for the Forum. Starting December 5, 2024, those with an accepted abstract can apply for the following grants:

• Registration grants: Applications are through the RC/WG/TG to which you submitted your abstract. Review the rules for registration grants here.
• Lodging grants: Presenters from B & C category countries can apply for lodging grants at Mohammed V University’s student dormitories. Students will be prioritized for these grants, and accommodation requires a security deposit. The application process opens on December 6, 2024.
• No travel grants are available at the ISA level. However, some RC/WG/TG may have limited funding options. Please contact your RC/WG/TG Program Coordinator.

After December 6, 2024, you may request an acceptance letter to apply for external funding.