IPSA Work-in-Progress Sessions (IPSA-WiPS) will be held online from 13-19 July 2026.

IPSA-WiPS is a collection of online research workshops organized around focused topics (called units), each comprising 6 to 12 work-in-progress paper presentations (1 hour each). Each unit should select their preferred dates (3) and time block (4 hours) which best fits their needs. This structure is designed to encourage in-depth discussions of each paper. Participation is limited to paper presenters and chairs; public attendees will not have access to the sessions.

Please note that IPSA membership is not required to submit a unit proposal. However, all accepted participants and workshop chairs must be IPSA members and will be required to register for the event. For more information, please visit the IPSA Individual Membership page. 

Call for Unit Proposals | 3 February - 3 March 2026

Research Committees (RCs), Collective Members and Executive Committee Members are invited to organize units on focused topics. Two RCs and/or Collective Members may also submit a joint unit proposal.

The unit (focused topic) proposal must be in English and should include:

1.      Unit title  

2.      Description of the unit (theme/topic)

3.      Two convenors (1 required)

4.      RCs and/or PSAs submitting the topic

5.      Preferred dates (3) of the unit workshops

6.      Preferred time block (1) of the unit workshops

For more information and guidelines, please visit the WiPS event page.

Let's work together to make the 2026 IPSA WiPS a success. Your expertise and leadership will help create an enriching experience for all participants.