The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Research Network is brought together by a common interest in disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, within and across the various social sciences, and between the social, natural and applied sciences. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.
The Twenty-First International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences calls for research addressing the following annual themes.
2026 Special Focus—Bridging Boundaries: Collaborative Solutions to Complex Social Issues in an Interconnected World Theme 1: Social and Community Studies Theme 2: Civic and Political Studies Theme 3: Cultural Studies Theme 4: Global Studies Theme 5: Environmental Studies Theme 6: Organizational Studies Theme 7: Educational Studies Theme 8: Communication Studies