Dates: October 31-November 1, 2008
Proposal Deadline: May 19, 2008
Location: University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
Website: http://www.disres.umb.edu/conference.php

This conference is an opportunity for graduate students who are studying conflict in diverse contexts and disciplines to come together and share their research and ideas.

In addition to showcasing graduate student papers, the conference will feature keynote addresses by noted scholars and practitioners, skill building workshops, and opportunities to network with practitioners, scholars and fellow students.

We encourage participation from a broad range of disciplines, including -- but by no means limited to: dispute resolution; conflict studies; labor relations; health care; political science; urban planning; environmental studies; business management; organizational development; public administration; public health; international affairs; peace studies; religion; law; economics; sociology; anthropology; education; social work; psychology; gerontology.

Proposal Information
We encourage current students and recent graduates [within the last 2 years] of doctoral, masters, law or graduate certificate programs to submit proposals on a conflict related topic. We ask applicants to be mindful of the multidisciplinary nature of the conference and strive to make their work accessible to those trained in other disciplines.

Proposals are due May 19, 2008.

Proposals must be submitted electronically.

Proposal submission form http://www.disres.umb.edu/conf/2008/submit-proposal.php.

Submissions must include: a detailed outline or description of your paper, not to exceed 500 words (for review by the Conference Program Committee); a summary, not to exceed 75 words (for Conference Brochure); and biographical information, not to exceed 75 words.

You will be notified (electronically) of acceptance of your proposal by June 9, 2008.
Final papers (not to exceed 1250 words) are required to be submitted by August 15, 2008.