he MWCBS define British Studies broadly, both chronologically and geographically, and as such we welcome proposals for papers from a broad array of disciplines and time periods: history, literature, gender studies, art, music, political science, philosophy, anthropology, and more. Proposals for roundtables, posters, and papers exploring specific pedagogies, methodologies, outreach, and employment are alos encouraged. Scholars at all stages of their careers are welcome, including graduate studnets and independent scholars.
Proposals for individual papers/posters and for full panels are equally welcome. We strongly encourage presenters to use H-Albion and the discussion board at the conference blog to find additional panelists. If needed, our organization can help to find chairs, commentators, and additional panelists.
The MWCBS has limited number of Jim Sack Travel Awards, distributed to graduate student participants who can demonstrate need, in order to help offset travel costs. Graduate students who are eligible to compete for the Walter L Arnstein Prize, awarded to the best graduate student paper(s) presented at the conference. Further details will be available on the MWCBS website.
To submit proposals, please send the following to Program Chair Anne Rodrick by April 13, 2026. Use Microsoft Word or PDF format and indicate if any technology will be required.
Individual paper proposals should include an abstract of 200 words and a one page c.v for the author. Panel or roundtable proposals should include a 200 word abstract for each paper and a 1 page c.v for each participant, including chairs and commentators, and a 200 word abstract for the panel as a whole.
For panel proposals, combine these documents into one Word or PDF file and submit to Anne Rodrick
A draft program will be available on our website by midsummer.
For conference updates and to find fellow panelists, visit the MWCBS website.
Created 24 March 2026 Last modified 25 March 2026