Start Evolving or Circulating Your Ideas Now
Calling all Victorianists and periodical studies scholars! Our 2020 annual conference call for papers is now available on our website. Proposals relevant to the conference theme of Revolution(s), Evolution(s), Circulation(s) are particularly welcome, though papers and panel proposals that address any aspect of the Victorian periodical or newspaper press are invited.
Proposals for 20-minute papers or panels should be submitted no later than February 14, 2020 at our online application portal. In addition to a short information form, applicants should include the following documents in their applications:
- Individual papers: A 250-word abstract with a title, plus a separate 75-word biographical statement.
- Panel proposals: A set of three or four 250-word abstracts with titles, plus a general title for the session. Additionally, include 75-word biographical statement for each participant on the panel.
All those giving papers at the RSVP conference are required to be members of the Society.
Conference Funding Opportunities
Graduate students and independent or retired scholars may indicate on the form that they wish to be considered for RSVP travel awards to attend the conference and present a paper.
See our Conference page for more details or download the official CFP here. We’re looking forward to hearing your revolutionary ideas!