Call for Papers – SASS 2026: Brooklyn

While the semantic reach of  bridges spans as far as bridges themselves extend across the globe, SASS 2026 focuses on their essential function: connection. As Scandinavian Studies grows increasingly interdisciplinary, we encourage papers that consider both the core connections at the heart of the field as well as the new directions it expands into across disciplines.

We also welcome papers that highlight the international dimensions of Scandinavian Studies—both diachronically and synchronically—whether as a geographical region, a cultural context, or a discipline shaped by diverse historical, institutional, political, and cultural traditions. In short: bridges abound!

Roundtables at SASS 2026

This year’s meeting will place special emphasis on roundtables. In keeping with the conference theme, we encourage roundtable proposals that reach across subfields or national traditions—those that trace meaningful through-lines across seemingly disparate case studies, methods, or contexts.

Please note: attendees may present one paper and participate in one roundtable.

Streams

Individuals or groups interested in organizing thematic streams may submit a stream proposal via the link below by October 15, 2025. Individuals wishing to submit their individual abstract to a particular stream may do so by selecting that stream on the submission form.

Stream organizers must also submit their own individual paper proposal.

General Submissions

As always at SASS, papers and panels that do not explicitly engage with the presidential theme are also warmly welcomed.

Key Information

Stream Submissions Open: September 22, 2025
Stream Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025
Stream Submission Portal: app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/74957/symposia/create

Abstract Submissions Open: October 20, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026
Abstract Submission Portal: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/78059/submitter

For assistance, please contact the program committee at sass2025@scandinavianstudy.org.