Proposals in any fields related to the above themes are invited for (a) stand-alone papers, (b) panels (comprising of 3-4 papers), (c) posters, and (d) films. Academics and researchers at any stage of their career are welcome to submit proposal (abstracts) of studies at an advanced stage or that have been recently completed. The language of the conference will primarily be English. The conference will mostly be run in a hybrid mode, allowing international presenters and participants to join some sessions online.

Other highlights

• Policy-round tables
• Keynotes and invited lectures/presentations
• Student-focused sessions

Please submit an abstract not exceeding 300 words for the individual papers using the abstract submission format. Panel proposal should include the name of the conveners, title and brief description of the panel, and abstracts of the individual papers (each not exceeding 300 words). Abstracts should include research objectives, methods, engagement to literature and contributions, and provide the outline/structure of the papers, on the basis of which the paper will be assessed by our organising scientific committee .The application (abstract submission) form can be found here (Word, PDF). Submissions are to be emailed to the organizing scientific committee at: conference@fwu.edu.np

Conference Fees: the conference will be conducted both physically and virtually. The conference presenters (panel, paper, poster or film0 will need to register within the deadline paying the following fees:

*This is to cover the cost of lunch and tea, coffee. Students presenters registration fee could be waived on a case-by-case basis.