Reimagining Sri Lanka from a Transdisciplinary Perspective
17-18 December 2026

 

Call for Extended Abstracts

International Research Symposium in Humanities and Social Sciences (IRSHSS 2026)

The National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS) invites researchers, scholars, practitioners, and graduate students to submit extended abstracts (300–500 words) or workshop/panel proposals that align with the above themes. Interdisciplinary and innovative contributions are especially welcome.

Theme:
“Reimagining Sri Lanka from a Transdisciplinary Perspective”

 

Symposium Sub-Themes

  • Political Economy, National Planning and Development Strategy
  • Law, Governance and State Transformation
  • Social Cohesion, Pluralism, and Reconciliation
  • Rapid Urban Expansion, Internal and External Migrations and New Spatial Dynamics
  • Ecology, Climate Crisis, and Environmental Justice
  • Gender, Inclusivity, and Social Marginalization
  • Digital Transformation, Media, and Public Sphere
  • Memory, Heritage and New Trends in Historical Consciousness
  • Culture and Arts in Transition
  • Education, Youth, and Human Capital Dynamics

📢 Submission Deadline

31 August 2026

Submit your Extended Abstract before the deadline.

 

Submission Guidelines

✔ Original and unpublished research only.

✔ Use the official Extended Abstract Template.

✔ Word Count: 1000–1500 words (excluding keywords and references).

✔ Font: Times New Roman

✔ Font Size: 11 pt

✔ Line Spacing: 1.5

✔ Paper Size: B5

✔ Include 4–5 keywords in alphabetical order (italics).

✔ References: Maximum 10 (APA Style).

 

Extended Abstract Structure

  1. Introduction to the Study
  2. Literature Review
  3. Methods and Methodology
  4. Results and Discussion
  5. Conclusions and Remarks
  6. 4 – 5 keywords (according to alphabetical order in italics)
  7. Selected References (Maximum 10- using APA Referencing)

 

⚠ Important

Abstracts that do not comply with the submission guidelines will be rejected.

 

Please use the following template for submission of the Extended Abstracts

 

Email Your Extended Abstract

symposium2026@ncas.ac.lk

Please include the corresponding author’s Name, Email,
Telephone Number and Selected Sub-theme in your email.

 

Important Dates

Activity Date
Extended Abstract Submission 31 August 2026
Notification of Acceptance 16–30 September 2026
Camera Ready Abstract 15 November 2026
Registration Deadline 20 November 2026

 

Registration Fees

Category Fee
NCAS Grantees Rs. 3,000
Local Participants Rs. 5,000
International Participants USD 50

 

Contact Secretariat

IRSHSS 2026 Secretariat

National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS)

📧 symposium2026@ncas.ac.lk

📱 +94 70 750 7700 (WhatsApp Available) +94112693974

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Colombo!

Join scholars, researchers, and practitioners in shaping
the future through transdisciplinary dialogue.