[Commlist] CFP: 3rd MethodsNET Conference

*CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 3RD METHODSNET CONFERENCE 2026*

Dates: 28-30 October 2026
Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (UCLouvain)
Submission Deadline: 14 May 2026

MethodsNET is a global, non-profit network dedicated to excellence and 
pluralism in research methods. We are pleased to invite proposals for 
our 3rd biennial conference, a premier gathering for methodologists and 
social scientists from around the world. We explicitly welcome scholars 
to contribute to our interdisciplinary dialogue.

*CONFERENCE THEME AND OBJECTIVES
*The conference serves as a global hub for methodological innovation, 
providing a space for both method-focused development and the 
presentation of empirical research with strong methodological components.

*SUBMISSION PORTAL (FOURWAVES)
*Proposals must be submitted by May 14, 2026, via the following link: 
https://event.fourwaves.com/methodsnetconference2026/pages 
<https://event.fourwaves.com/methodsnetconference2026/pages>

*SUBMISSION TRACKS
*Proposals are invited across six specialized tracks:

 1.

    Case-based and Comparative Methods

 2.

    Qualitative and Interpretive Approaches

 3.

    Mixed Methods

 4.

    Statistical and Computational Approaches

 5.

    Methods and the Global South

 6.

    Research Methods Teaching Community of Practice

*TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS*

  *

    Methodological Papers: Focusing on development, innovation, or
    teaching of specific methods.

  *

    Empirical Papers: Research where the methodological application is
    the central focus or where scholars seek feedback on complex
    research designs.

*GUIDELINES *
To ensure the accessibility and integrity of the academic exchange, no 
payment is required from authors for the submission of proposals or the 
presentation of papers. The working language of the conference is English.

*FULL CONFERENCE DETAILS *
For more information on the venue, tracks, and registration, please 
visit: https://methodsnet.org/conference/3rd-methodsnet-conference-2026/ 
<https://methodsnet.org/conference/3rd-methodsnet-conference-2026/>

*ABOUT METHODSNET*
MethodsNET is a global network fostering a collaborative community that 
transcends borders and disciplines. We provide world-class 
methodological training through our schools and foster a pluralist 
environment for researchers at all career stages.

Contact Email: (info /at/ methodsnet.org) <mailto:(info /at/ methodsnet.org)>

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