Academic Opportunities

Sociological associations nationwide hold annual meetings that include a "call for papers". Graduate students are encouraged to submit their papers and/or abstracts and if selected are given the opportunity to present their submissions.

Regarding funding for these trips, please click here to be redirected to FAU's student travel webpage which includes the necessary application to travel as well as an application for a travel award. This travel award may grant up to $800 for out-of-state trips. For possible additional funding, do not hesitate to reach out to the department's program administrator: Jackie Linares | jlinares2022@fau.edu | (561)297-2370.

The following are sociological associations that hold annual meetings/conferences including their dates and  locations.

American Sociological Association (ASA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • August 7-11, 2026 in New York City, New York
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California Sociological Association (CSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • November 7-8, 2025 in Berkeley, California.
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Eastern Sociological Society (ESS)

Upcoming Meeting

  • March 5-6, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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Midwest Sociological Society (MSS)

Upcoming Meeting

  • March 26-29, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Michigan Sociological Association (MSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • October 17-18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Mid-South Sociological Association (MSSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • October 15-18, 2025 in North Augusta, South Carolina.
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North Carolina Sociological Association (NCSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • March 27, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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North Central Sociological Association (NCSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • April 17-18, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pacific Sociological Association

Upcoming Meeting

  • April 1-4, 2026 in Long Beach, California.
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Population Association of America

Upcoming Meeting

  • February 10-12, 2026 Virtually.
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Rural Sociological Society (RSS)

Upcoming Meeting

  • July 30-Aug 2, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
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Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS)

Upcoming Meeting

  • February 5-8, 2026 in San Diego, California.
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Sociology of Education Association (SEA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • February 20-22, 2026 in Pacific Grove, California.
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Southern Sociological Society (SSS)

Upcoming Meeting

  • April 8-11 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • April 8-11 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Southwestern Social Science Association (SSSA)

Upcoming Meeting

  • April 2-4 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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