Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs: Call for papers

The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs is pleased to announce the fifth annual Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs on April 6 and 7 in the Olmsted Center. A major purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to any international topic. Student research panels are scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 8. Students from any major are invited to submit papers for consideration. Once a paper is accepted, the author will be invited to present his or her paper in summary form (i.e., 12-15 minute oral presentation) on a conference panel. Panels will be composed of presentations on related topics. In addition to the panel presentations, accepted papers will be posted on the conference website. Cash prizes of up to $200 will be awarded to the top presenters as selected by faculty and visiting judges.

Papers should meet the following criteria:

  • Address any international/global theme or topic
  • Include significant empirical content.
  • Cite all relevant sources appropriately.
  • Exceed 10 pages (double-spaced) in length.
  • Meet high standards with regard to academic quality and clarity of presentation.

Submissions will be reviewed by Professor Jeffrey Kappen, interim director of the Nelson Institute, and members of the Nelson Institute Advisory Group. The submission deadline is March 16. Students will be notified of the status of their submission by March 23rd. Please email any questions and your paper submission to globalcitizenship@drake.edu.

Students submitting papers must register for the conference at the time of submission. Please complete the online registration.

Students and faculty are welcome (and encouraged) to attend the conference even if they are not presenting a paper. The registration deadline for those not submitting a paper is March 30.

Students who attend the full conference will receive a certificate of participation.

For questions, contact Denise Ganpat at denise.ganpat@drake.edu.

Denise Ganpat, Provost’s Office