Call for Papers

The Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship is now accepting proposals for papers and panels for its upcoming annual conference to be held in America’s northwest — Seattle, Washington — this coming September 24 to 27.

While the organizers are happy to consider papers, panels or group presentations on any aspect of Oxfordian and authorship studies, the conference Planning Committee is particularly interested in receiving proposals for papers connected to the suggested conference topic for 2026:

“North By Northwest — Madness, Travel and Discovery in Oxford’s Shakespeare”

Anyone interested in proposing a paper or hosting a panel on any topic should send a 250-500 word abstract plus 2-3 sentences of biographical background (if a new speaker) to the Conference Chair:

Prof. Don Rubin
York University, Toronto
E-mail: drubin@yorku.ca

Papers can be presented in 20-, 30- or 45-minute sessions (all presentations must include a minimum of 5 minutes for questions). Panels can be 60 or 90 minutes.

A limited number of pre-recorded video presentations (maximum 25 minutes each) will also be accepted.

All proposals will be acknowledged.

Deadline for this first round of papers will be 15 April with an announcement of acceptances shortly thereafter. Depending on the number of proposals accepted in this first round, a second round MAY be announced. To be sure your proposal is considered for the 2026 conference please do not assume there will be a second round.