Participation Guidelines for the Annual CAPPA Conference
Presentations
The program committee invites the submission of proposals for individual and group presentations, particularly those that explore innovative and high-quality theoretical, qualitative, or quantitative research. Proposals will be evaluated based on the significance and quality of the research question, design, methods, data (where appropriate), and implications. A completed paper is encouraged for sharing, but not necessary to be able to present.
Thoughtful works in progress are always welcome. Individual submissions should include:
1. a title and abstract (250 words maximum);
2) the names/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the researcher(s) (100 words maximum).
Proposals for presentations by graduate students (masters and doctoral) are very welcome. We prefer that any such proposals be accompanied by a nomination from an academic supervisor or graduate program director. Individual submissions should include:
1. an abstract (250 words maximum);
2. the name(s)/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the researcher(s) (100 words maximum);
3) the name/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the academic supervisor (100 words maximum).
An open call
CAPPA also welcomes proposals for panels and individual presentations that are not directly related to the conference theme but are still relevant to public administration, public management, and public policy.
In short, this conference highlights that public administration generates a form of discreet positivity that is often overlooked but essential. This silent excellence manifests itself in resilience in the face of crises, in the daily routines that ensure continuity, in local innovations that transform the lives of communities, in invisible reforms that improve society in the long term, in the trust and recognition it fosters, and finally in the working conditions it offers as collective benchmarks. It is precisely this silent but decisive contribution to collective well-being and democracy that we propose to highlight at the 14th CAPPA conference.
Three Ways to Participate:
- Panel/Roundtable Proposals
Panel proposals consist of three to four individual presentations that focus on a common theme. Proposals can offer theoretical or methodological perspectives, or both, and may be submitted by a single individual on behalf of the entire panel. The submission should include a short description, including:
1) the title and overall theme of the panel (150-word maximum);
2) an abstract for each paper/presentation in the panel (250 words maximum); and,
3) the names/ institutional affiliation/ position/ brief bio of the panel members (100-word maximum).
- Presentations
The program committee invites the submission of proposals for presentations, particularly those that explore innovative and high-quality theoretical, qualitative, or quantitative research. Proposals will be evaluated based on the significance and quality of the research question, design, methods, data (where appropriate), and implications. A completed paper is encouraged for sharing, but it is not necessary to present it in person. Thoughtful works in progress are always welcome. Individual submissions should include:
1) a title and abstract (250-word maximum); and,
2) the names/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the researcher (100-word maximum).
Proposals for presentations by graduate students (master’s and doctoral) are welcome. They must be accompanied by a nomination from an academic supervisor or graduate program director. We prefer that a nomination from an academic supervisor or graduate program director accompany any such proposals. Individual submissions should include:
1) an abstract (250 words maximum);
2) the name(s)/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the researcher(s) (100 words maximum);
3) the name/institutional affiliation/position/brief bio of the academic supervisor (100 words maximum).
- Research Exchange
Many researchers use conferences as a deadline for writing up their research and benefit from the comments and feedback they receive when presenting it. If participants DO have a completed paper for which they want feedback, they can participate in the Research Exchange. Participants will submit a paper and, in turn, receive two papers from this Research Exchange for which they will provide feedback. Every participant will receive feedback from two other people. Timing and details will be finalized, but for now, if you wish to participate in this stream of the conference, you must register by March 22, 2026, and provide your name/institutional affiliation, position, as well as two proposed paper titles with abstracts (maximum 150 words). Graduate students are welcome to participate in this stream and will be paired with one academic and one graduate student (if possible).
For all submissions:
Complete the online form under the Submissions tab.