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OSU-BGSU Graduate Conference

November 21, 2025
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210
Location: 18th Avenue Library, 175 W 18th Ave, Research Commons, 3rd floor Colloquia Space, room 340
Fee: Free

The conference is held annually and is organized by Bowling Green State University's Center for Family and Demographic Research (CFDR) and Ohio State University's Institute for Population Research (IPR), working together as the Ohio Population Consortium. It provides an opportunity to engage in academic discussions with students and faculty in a low-stakes setting. 

Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to submit work at all stages of development for oral presentations or roundtable workshops. Faculty, graduate students, and postdocs are welcome to attend. 

This year, we look forward to seeing everyone in Columbus on Friday, November 21, 2025! 

The due date for submissions is October 24. Additional details and timelines will be posted on this page and shared via CFDR and IPR listservs. 

Call for Conference Submissions and Volunteers

Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to submit abstracts for work at all stages of development for oral presentations or roundtable workshops. See guidelines for submitting abstracts, and/or volunteering to serve as roundtable chairs. Abstracts due by October 24, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST.