The AFEA’s doctoral symposium will take place on May 25, 2027 (Université de Montpellier Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France). It is open to PhD candidates from all disciplines in North American Studies, regardless of their specific research field. Participation and attending the conference is free of charge. PhD candidates in the first or second year of their doctoral research are especially encouraged to submit.

Each participant will present their research, discuss their methodology, and share their difficulties. To participate, please submit the following by January 25, 2027:

• a dissertation abstract (500-600 words);
• a hands-on process (e.g., functionality of a software, ethical use of AI, personal work method, innovative tip), a specific challenge to discuss (e.g., methodology, pace, writing issues), or a debate question for everyone to participate in (e.g., methodological, ethical, or institutional issues);
• a resume (2 pages).

Selected PhD candidates will be invited to send a dissertation chapter or an article in progress, written in English, by May 3, 2027, to be shared in preparation for group discussions.

Please email submissions by January 25, 2027, to: Anne Cremieux (anne.cremieux@univ-montp3.fr), Stéphanie Durrans (stephanie.durrans@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr), Michel Feith (Michel.Feith@univ-nantes.fr), and Guillaume Marche (gmarche@u-pec.fr).

See details in the attached call for papers.