Submissions Closed
The UBC Centre for Migration Studies invites UBC Vancouver scholars to submit abstracts for the 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference, taking place on April 27, 2026, at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Supported by funding from the Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides research program, this conference brings together researchers from across disciplines to share new work on migration and integration. Concurrent panels will explore four thematic areas, alongside a dedicated panel on communicating migration research for impact. A semi-structured networking session will provide graduate students and early career scholars with opportunities to network and engage with others in their fields.
Proposal Themes
We encourage submissions that focus on the following themes:
- Health and Well-Being
- Employment and Lifelong Learning
- Place and Infrastructure
- Citizenship and Participation
A proposal may be valid for one or more themes. Please identify the main theme and secondary theme in the registration form.
Selection
Proposals will be selected based on the quality of the submitted abstract, its relevance to the conference theme, and complementarity with other submissions. Submissions will be adjudicated by members of the CMS research team. Successful applicants will present in-person at the conference on April 27, 2026.
Researchers don’t need to be affiliated and/or receiving funding from the Bridging Divides research program to submit their proposals.
How to submit your proposal
Applicants must:
- As a submitting author, currently be employed by or enrolled at UBC Vancouver as a faculty member, postdoctoral fellow, or graduate student. Co-authors can have any other affiliation.
- Be an affiliate of CMS: If you’re not already affiliated with CMS, please submit an affiliate application here.
- Submit a short abstract (250 words maximum) of the research you wish to present, which must clearly relate to one or more of the following themes: Health and Well-Being, Employment and Lifelong Learning, Place and Infrastructure, Citizenship and Participation.
Applications must be made via the form below, which collects personal information and a PDF upload of your abstract.
Key Dates
- Abstract submissions open: January 15
- Abstract submissions close: Friday, January 30 at 11:59 PM PT
- Notification of acceptance: February 9
- Conference date: April 27
Contact Information
For any questions, please contact: admin.migration@ubc.ca.
