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What is the Rawley Conference?
The Rawley Conference is an annual event that affords graduate and advanced undergraduate students, from across the humanities and other related fields, an opportunity to present their original research. Learn more on our About page.
Is the Rawley Conference open to students outside the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Yes! The Rawley Conference is open to all students; graduate or undergraduate from any institution. We also welcome and encourage submissions from recent grads, post-docs, adjunct faculty, professors and other professionals!
How long do panels at the Rawley Conference run?
All panels run for 80 minutes (an hour and 20 minutes).
How long do presentations need to be at the Rawley Conference?
In all regular panel sessions, the length of presentation depends on the number of individuals in the panel.
In panels of 4, presenters should plan for 15 minutes.
In panels of 3, presenters should plan for 20 minutes.
In panels of 2, presenters should plan for 25 minutes.
Those presenting in the lightning round should plan for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Do I need to submit a full paper?
No. The Rawley Conference aims to serve junior and emerging scholars. We anticipate presentations that are in early stages and therefore do not require completed papers to be submitted to the conference at this time.
What type of proposals are accepted by the Rawley Conference?
The Rawley Conference accepts individual, whole panel, and roundtable submissions. Those submitting individual proposals will be organized into panels by the Rawley Conference Committee.
The Rawley Conference also hosts a specialized research lightning round each year. This round typically does not match the overall theme of the conference, but individuals should anticipate following the same guidelines as individual submissions when applying.
See CFP page for specific guidelines.
When should I submit my proposal for the Rawley Conference?
You should submit your proposal as soon as it is ready. The final date to submit a proposal for the 2025 Rawley Conference is June 30th, 2025, at 11:59pm.
When will decisions about proposals be made?
Participants should anticipate a decision email after the deadline has passed and after the committee has thoroughly reviewed the proposals. These decisions will likely appear in your email in late June/early July.
If you need a formal letter for travel funding purposes, please let the Rawley Conference Committee (rawleyunl@gmail.com) know as soon as you are able so that a formal letter may also be sent.
Are remote and/or recorded options available?
The Rawley Conference will be hosted in-person at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While the conference has hosted remote options in the past, we cannot guarantee that every year a remote option will be available. Please inquire about remote options with the Rawley Conference Committee (rawleyunl@gmail.com) directly.
Do I need to register to attend the Rawley Conference?
Yes. In order to make appropriate on-site preparations, we require all individuals attending the conference to register.
What is the cost of registration for the Rawley Conference?
The Rawley Conference strives to be an affordable conference for students. Therefore, we do not charge a registration fee for presenters or attendees.
In other words, it is FREE!
Are meals provided at the Rawley Conference?
Yes. The Rawley Conference provides morning refreshments (pastries and coffee, both days), 2 lunches (one Thursday and one Friday), and a dinner following the keynote (on Thursday).
All meals are provided at no charge to all attendees. However, you must claim a meal during registration so that on-site arrangements can be made.
What should I do if I am no longer able to attend the Rawley Conference?
Email the Rawley Conference Committee (rawleyunl@gmail.com) as soon as you are able so that we can make on-site adjustments.
Can I change my registration after it is submitted?
Yes, but please do not submit a second registration form. Email the Rawley Conference Committee (rawleyunl@gmail.com) the details of what you would like changed as soon as possible so that on-site adjustments can be made.
If I am not presenting at the Rawley Conference, am I still allowed to attend?
Absolutely! You do not need to be presenting to come to the Rawley Conference. Faculty, staff, and the general public are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
If I am not presenting, do I need to register?
Yes. All participants and attendees should register before the conference so that on-site arrangements can be made.
Registration for the conference will not open until late August/early September. You will be able to find all registration information on our 2025 Conference page.
When and where will the conference be held?
The Rawley Conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, 2025. The two-day conference will be held in person at the Nebraska Union on City Campus in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.
Does the Rawley Conference provide any travel funding for those who have been accepted to the conference?
Unfortunately, the Rawley Conference cannot provide travel funding for those seeking to attend the conference. However, the Rawley Conference does cover the cost of registration and meals for all attendees. The attendee is responsible for travel expenses.
A hotel group rate is available for those staying overnight in Lincoln and is typically released closer to the conference date (see the 2025 Conference page for more details).
Where can I park if I am driving?
Guests coming to the Rawley Conference can park at either the metered parking spots directly outside the union on R Street or any parking garage in the city. Parking is, unfortunately, not free.