2025 APSA Virtual Research Meeting (VRM)
April 10th and 11th | Research Group Workshop
Working with Concepts: Core Contributions and Future Directions
Workshop Organizers: Zach Elkins (University of Texas at Austin); David Collier (UC Berkeley)
The organizers of this Research Group invite scholars to join a workshop dedicated to advancing the study of concept analysis. Accepted participants will prepare 3,000–5,000-word commentaries ahead of the virtual meeting, considering potential future directions in concept analysis and contributing to a broader, collective exploration of the field.
Led by two senior scholars from APSA’s Qualitative and Multi-Methods Research Section (Section 37), this workshop aims to go beyond traditional paper reviews and workshopping. Instead, its primary goal is to encourage a field-wide dialogue that revisits the core contributions of concept analysis, assesses the current state of the field, and maps out promising developments. The virtual format of this meeting provides an ideal, accessible platform for discussions on the state of the field, encouraging collaboration and the generation of new ideas. This unique forum is designed to benefit both seasoned scholars and those newer to concept analysis.
We welcome applications from scholars eager to engage with these objectives and contribute to the evolving conversation on the future of concept analysis. Whether you are exploring this area for the first time or strengthening an existing research agenda, we encourage you to apply and participate in this innovative virtual workshop.
- Apply to a Virtual Research Group Workshop here. Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- View all research group workshop descriptions on the 2025 APSA Virtual Research Meeting website.
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