Call for Submissions: Late-Breaking Poster Abstracts

The ISCR 2025 is an international conference for rigorous interdisciplinary investigation of contemplative practices in diverse contexts. This year’s theme is: The Arc of Life and Death.

Individuals are invited to submit abstracts for a poster presentation to be presented during 90-minute interactive poster sessions. Posters may include new research results as well as theoretical, historical, textual, or other relevant scholarship, as well as work in progress or study protocols. 

Individuals can submit an abstract or proposal of no more than 300 words through our Submission System from July 1 through July  31, 2025. 

Contributions from all areas of contemplative research are welcome. Topics of particular interest will be proposals that examine topics related to “The Arc of Life and Death”. We are also particularly interested in contributions featuring interdisciplinary cross-fertilization between the Sciences, Humanities, and Education.  

Overall conference sessions and events will provide a range of opportunities, including engagement with some of the world’s leading contemplative researchers, discovery and discussion of latest findings, introduction to a range of contemplative practices, opportunities to discover best practices for interdisciplinary research as well as career development and networking.

The Planning Committee is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see ISCR’s statement), including cultural, religious, and epistemological diversity. Special consideration will be given to interdisciplinary and disciplinary abstracts/proposals that promote the understanding and engagement of diverse and traditionally underrepresented groups (indigenous peoples, BIPOC/Global Majority, LGBTQ+, neuroatypical, under-represented countries, etc.).

​We encourage individuals to Join the Society to enjoy a number of benefits, including reduced registration fees, webinars, and opportunities to engage with like-minded scholars, researchers, and educators and strengthen your academic network.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025