New Horizons for Islamophobia Studies: Epistemic Ruptures and Alternative Political Futures.

6th International Islamophobia Studies Research Association Annual Conference

Toronto Metropolitan University | May 21-23, 2027

Call for Submission Papers

Expressions of Interest:
We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, that critically engage with the theme New Horizons for Islamophobia Studies: Epistemic Ruptures and Alternative Political Futures.

Proposals may include (but are not limited to):

  • Interdisciplinary or comparative approaches to counter-Islamophobia praxis. 

  • Empirical Case Studies and Best Practices of counter-Islamophobia

  • Historical and archival work that traces structures, logics, or resistance to Islamophobia.

  • Theoretical interventions that reframe or expand the scope of Islamophobia Studies.

  • Regional studies, especially from the Global Majority.

Submissions Guidelines:

  • Abstracts (250-300 words)

  • Biographies (100 words for each contributor)

  • Panel Proposals should include a panel title, short rationale (150–200 words), and abstracts/bios and email for each presenter.

Deadline for submissions:

TBC

Notification of acceptance:

TBC

New Horizons for Islamophobia Studies: Epistemic Ruptures and Alternative Political Futures.

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Membership Information:

Membership: $TBC

Only members will be able to present papers at the conference.

Global South / Current PhD Membership: $TBC

Both sets of members will be able to present papers at the conference.

Registration: $TBC

For conference attendance only.

Please Note: Members DO NOT need to pay registration fees (as registration is included in their membership benefits)