About
Thank you to all who submitted to the Call for proposals. We are delighted by the breadth of ideas put forward by scholars and leaders from across the academy and beyond. Together, they reflect both a shared vision and the calibre of impact that defines the HSS community.
Following the extended submission period ending on November 24, the Program Committee will be hard at work assessing all entries with care. We expect to share their selection by the end of February.
Evaluation
Proposals will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary program committee representing diverse fields, sectors, and perspectives. Committee membership will reflect disciplinary diversity across the humanities and social sciences. Submissions will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Relevance: Alignment with a thematic stream and the overall goals of the Summit.
- Impact: Demonstrated or potential contribution to advancing understanding, practice, or policy across disciplinary, sectoral, or institutional boundaries.
- Reach: Inclusivity and accessibility of approaches to knowledge sharing for a diverse audience.
- Collaboration: Involvement of diverse voices, including cross-sector, community, or practitioner partners.
The committee will reserve space for:
- Research by equity-denied group members
- Research and collaborations conducted in French and/or in francophone contexts
- Disciplinary diversity
- Different organizational roles and affiliations
How can creative partnerships across disciplines, sectors, and communities result in responsive and impactful research? This theme highlights interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships that expand the reach and urgency of the HSS.
How are scholars rethinking the ways they teach, research, and share knowledge to expand the horizons of the HSS? This theme explores bold methodological and pedagogical innovations that shape how knowledge is created, disseminated, and valued.
What role can the HSS play in rebuilding trust, navigating mis/disinformation, and strengthening democracy? This theme invites work that addresses historical and contemporary challenges to knowledge, legitimacy, and public discourse.