Call for papers:
Entering our 94th year, The Virginia Social Science Association (VSSA) is Virginia’s longest serving association of academics. VSSA is multi-disciplinary and welcomes scholars and researchers from across all of the social sciences. We will accept panel and paper submissions from any and all social science disciplines and on any relevant subject. The conference offers opportunities to those whose work bridges disciplinary boundaries, who may want to test their findings among interdisciplinary peers, or who are just entering the world of academic research. All “social science” proposals are welcome.
Please submit paper and panel proposals no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2021.
Please submit paper and panel proposals no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2021.
Discounted registration will begin on March 19th, 2021.
Faculty - $25
Graduate & Undergraduate students - Free!
Faculty - $25
Graduate & Undergraduate students - Free!
Undergraduate & Graduate Awards for Best Paper:
Students who wish to be considered for a cash award must do the following:
(1) SUBMIT A PAPER PROPOSAL, BE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, AND PRESENT THE PAPER AT THE CONFERENCE
(2) ASK A FACULTY MEMBER TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR YOUR "BEST PAPER" APPLICATION
(3) UPLOAD YOUR PAPER FOR CONSIDERATION -- PAPERS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Maximum length (text and notes): 25 standard double-spaced pages
- Include a Cover Page that includes the following information:
(a) Title
(b) Name of author
(c) College/University
(d) Graduate/Undergraduate & Year in School
(e) Major
(f) Contact information: Phone, email & mailing address
(g) Name & Email of the faculty member endorsing your paper
All required documents must be received by March 19, 2021.
Note: Papers will be considered for an award ONLY if the paper is accepted into the conference -- be sure to complete the proposal process as outlined above. Winners must be present at the conference to receive their award.
(1) SUBMIT A PAPER PROPOSAL, BE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, AND PRESENT THE PAPER AT THE CONFERENCE
(2) ASK A FACULTY MEMBER TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR YOUR "BEST PAPER" APPLICATION
(3) UPLOAD YOUR PAPER FOR CONSIDERATION -- PAPERS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Maximum length (text and notes): 25 standard double-spaced pages
- Include a Cover Page that includes the following information:
(a) Title
(b) Name of author
(c) College/University
(d) Graduate/Undergraduate & Year in School
(e) Major
(f) Contact information: Phone, email & mailing address
(g) Name & Email of the faculty member endorsing your paper
All required documents must be received by March 19, 2021.
Note: Papers will be considered for an award ONLY if the paper is accepted into the conference -- be sure to complete the proposal process as outlined above. Winners must be present at the conference to receive their award.