Scholars Symposium | Monday, February 27th, 2023 (NEW DATE)
Themes: As they relate to the Canadian Armed Forces: Diversity and Inclusion, Hateful Conduct, Right-Wing Extremism, Discrimination, Culture Change, etc.
Target Audience: Future, present, and past military members, relevant government agencies, law enforcement, academic community, general public
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Network for Research on Hateful Conduct and Right-Wing Extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces (RWE-CAF Network) is hosting a live symposium and workshops that will bring together emerging scholars to address hateful conduct and extremism in Canada and our Armed Forces through an educational lens. The RWE-CAF Network is looking for emerging scholars - PhD Candidates, Post-Doctoral Fellows, recent Graduates - to submit abstracts for 30 to 45-minute presentations that will be shared with a virtual audience. Abstracts discussing solutions and interventions to addressing the symposium themes are highly encouraged. After the presentations, Junior Scholars will then meet in break out rooms with experts in the field of hateful conduct in the military who will provide guidance on their work.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
To submit your abstract, please submit the following information to rwe-caf@ontariotechu.ca:
Title: full title of your presentation
Presenter Information: presenter(s) name(s), scholar level (PhD Candidate, Post-Doc Fellow, recent PhD Graduate, email*, and University affiliation *email address is collected for the purpose of following up with individuals – it will not be published
Author Information: (if different from presenter information): list any additional individual(s) that you wish to recognize who were involved or affiliated with the work you are presenting.
Abstract: a summary of your presentation (maximum 200 words)
Additional Information: share anything else you would like us to know
Please note that unless otherwise indicated, this information will be published on our website and in the symposium agenda.
ABSTRACT EVALUATION
All submissions will be evaluated based on:
• Relevance to conference target audience and topic streams;
• Demonstration of evidence-based, innovative and/or emerging approaches;
• Clarity and completeness of submission (e.g., use of plain-language);
• Up to 12 scholars will be selected; travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the
Network.
TIMELINES (NEW DATES)
• Call for abstracts closes: 11:59pm ET Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
• Notification of acceptance: no later than Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
• Presenter confirmation of acceptance: no later than Tuesday, February 2nd, 2023
