Call for Papers
The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs
Drake University
The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs will host the fifth annual Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs at Drake University, April 6, 2018. The purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to international and global topics. Students from any major are invited to submit papers for consideration. Once a paper is accepted, the author will be invited to present his or her paper in summary form (i.e., 12-15 minute oral presentation) on a conference panel. (Panels will be composed of presentations on related topics.) In addition to the panel presentations, accepted papers will be posted on the conference web site. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top presenters as selected by faculty and other judges (more details to follow).
Papers should meet the following criteria:
- Address an international/global theme or topic.
- Include significant empirical content.
- Cite all relevant sources appropriately.
- Exceed 10 pages (double-spaced) in length.
- Meet high standards with regard to academic quality and clarity of presentation.
How to submit if you are proposing a paper:
Submissions will be reviewed by the Director of the Nelson Institute and members of the Nelson Institute Advisory Group. The submission deadline is March 16, 2018. Students will be notified of the status of their submission by March 23. Please e-mail your paper submission to: globalcitizenship@drake.edu
Students submitting papers must register for the conference as well. Please complete the online registration at: http://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efBnDQc0TRmM9uZ
Registration for non-presenters:
Students and faculty are welcome to attend the conference even if they are not presenting a paper. The registration deadline for those not submitting a paper is March 30. Please complete the online registration at: http://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efBnDQc0TRmM9uZ
Please direct questions to Denise Ganpat (mailto:denise.ganpat@drake.edu).
