Call for Papers and Presentations: Northern, Arctic and Circumpolar Studies at Annual Meeting of the WSSA 2027
Call for papers and presentations for the Northern, Arctic, and Cirumpolar studies section of the World Social Science Association (WSSA) annual meeting is now open.
The World Social Science Association (WSSA) invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to submit proposals for papers and presentations at its 69th Annual Meeting, taking place March 31 to April 3, 2027, at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, Colorado. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for advancing research, fostering academic collaboration, and examining the contributions of social science scholarship to contemporary societal challenges.
Northern, Arctic, and Circumpolar Studies Section
The 2027 conference will introduce a new Northern, Arctic, and Circumpolar Studies section, providing an interdisciplinary forum for research examining the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental dimensions of Northern and Arctic regions. The section offers opportunities for scholars working across disciplines to share research, exchange perspectives, and engage in discussions concerning the challenges and opportunities facing Northern, Arctic, Indigenous, and circumpolar communities.
Other Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Sections
The conference will feature 26 thematic sections spanning the social sciences and related disciplines, including American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Researchers exploring Indigenous governance, environmental sustainability, social and cultural transformations, public policy, and community development are encouraged to consider participating.
Registration
Researchers, faculty members, and students interested in Northern, Arctic, and circumpolar scholarship are encouraged to register, participate in the conference, and contribute to interdisciplinary academic exchange.
Student Poster Competition
The conference will also feature a Student Poster Competition, offering emerging scholars an exciting opportunity to present their research, engage with an international academic audience, and receive recognition for their scholarly contributions.
Additional Questions
For questions regarding the Northern, Arctic, and Circumpolar Studies section, please contact the section coordinators, Dr. Ibrahim Berrada (Ibrahim.Berrada@nau.edu) or Dr. Stefanie Kunze (Stefanie.Kunze@nau.edu).
Deadline for Abstracts and Panel Proposals: January 15, 2027.
Early Bird Registration Ends November 30, 2026.