2026 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference
Use the links below to navigate the 2026 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference website. More information about scheduling, panels, and reception will be made available. Stay tuned!
Call for Volunteers
Are you looking for a meaningful way to get involved, gain event experience, and support the graduate student community? The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), in collaboration with Graduate Student Life, is seeking dedicated volunteers to help make the Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference a success! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills, contribute to the Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference, and expand your professional network by connecting with fellow graduate students and faculty.
Volunteering at this conference goes beyond event support—it’s about building relationships and opening doors for future collaborations. You’ll gain hands-on experience in event organization, enhance your leadership and teamwork skills, and strengthen your resume, making you a more competitive candidate in both academic and professional settings.
Please note: Volunteers are eligible for an extra $50 in funding from the Graduate Student Travel Fund. Sign up today!
Sign-up Deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Event Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
You may scan the QR code in the flyer or use this link to sign up today!
Welcome to the home page of the 2026 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference! This conference, co-hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), and Graduate Student Life, highlights the research of Mason’s graduate students across disciplines. This one-day in-person event showcases Mason’s graduate students’ outstanding scholarly research and creative works through posters, oral presentations, creative performances, and visual arts that closely mirror professional academic conference practice.
The conference is open to the Mason community, including students, faculty, and staff. Graduate and professional students from all disciplines at George Mason University are welcome to participate as presenters, attendees, or volunteers. The faculty can support the conference as discussants and attendees.
Call For Proposals
The call for proposals for the 2026 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference is now officially closed. We thank you for your submissions. Any late submissions will not be accepted.
Why You Should Participate
The conference socializes you into an academic community by providing a friendly forum to practice submitting a scholarly conference proposal and presenting as a graduate or professional student. It also creates an avenue for students to connect with their colleagues, learn about emerging research topics, network with specialists in the field, and engage in constructive interdisciplinary conversations on works-in-progress. Presenting at the Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference is a valuable professional development opportunity and allows you to practice your communication skills in a supportive space.
Conference Registration
Whether you are presenting at the conference or not, we invite all members of the Mason community to attend the conference on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Merten Hall on the Fairfax Campus. Please register for the conference here.
More information will be made available about the conference leading up to the day! Please stay tuned!
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