*New* Call for Proposals: Politics of Race, Immigration, and Ethnicity Consortium (PRIEC) Meeting (05/29/26)
Posted: 5/21/2026 (Conference)
We are pleased to invite presentation proposals for the upcoming Politics of Race, Immigration, and Ethnicity Consortium (PRIEC) meeting to be held at Rice University in Houston, TX. This event will be held from August 14th through 15th, 2026, and it promises to be a dynamic forum for discussing cutting-edge research on the political dimensions of race, immigration, and ethnicity.
Hosted by: Rice University, University of Nottingham, and University of Texas at Arlington
Proposal Guidelines: We welcome proposals that explore a wide range of issues related to the politics of race, immigration, and ethnicity. Proposals may focus on any level of analysis (national, state, local) and any area of the political system (legislative, executive/bureaucratic, judicial). We are especially interested in research that:
- Features institutions, governance, and public policy.
- Examines comparative and/or transnational perspectives with a focus on the U.S.
- Includes interdisciplinary approaches or community-engaged research.
Who Should Submit: We encourage submissions from academic scholars, social scientists (political scientists and sociologists particularly) across various disciplines, and policy practitioners. We particularly welcome contributions from graduate students and early-career researchers. This is an ideal venue for sharing research at any stage of development, whether it is a work-in-progress or a more developed study.
Presentation Format:
- Duration: 10-12 minutes per presentation.
- Discussion: Time will be allocated for comments and discussions after each presentation.
Submission Instructions: Please submit your proposal by Friday, May 29th here. Your proposal will include: Name/Affiliation, Title of the Presentation, Abstract (250-300 words).
Deadline: May 29, 2026
For more information, please contact Samantha Chapa at schapa2@nd.edu.
Deadline: 05/29/2026