Call for Abstracts & Papers
PDW paper submission deadline: 16 October 2026. Accepted PDW presenters should email their paper of no more than 8,000 words as an attachment to jqca2026@gmail.com. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the dinner reception on the first evening of the conference.
The abstract submission deadline was 14 August 2026, with decision notification scheduled around 31 August 2026. The original abstract requirements are listed below.
Choose your workshop
Paper Development Workshop
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For: Researchers from any domain who are already applying QCA in an empirical study and want detailed developmental feedback.
Proposal: Maximum 500 words; Word or PDF; file name YourSurname_PDWJ26.
Review: Purpose, methodological rigor, QCA-based research design, data detail, and empirical findings.
Travel grant: Accommodation grants of up to ¥50,000 per person are under consideration for PhD students with insufficient or no travel funding. The application deadline was 11 September 2026. See the travel-grant details.
Expert Workshop
Submit an Expert Workshop Proposal ↗
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For: Experienced QCA researchers developing or discussing methodological issues in QCA or a related method.
Format: Hybrid, combining in-person and online participation.
Proposal: Maximum 500 words; Word or PDF; file name YourSurname_EWJ26.
Review: The supplied call specifies a methodological focus but does not state separate scoring criteria.
Travel grant: The supplied call does not state an EW travel-grant scheme.
Submission overview
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Conference dates | 30–31 October 2026 |
| Venue | Komatsu Hall, Building 121, B1F, Waseda University, Tokyo |
| PDW format | In person |
| Expert Workshop format | Hybrid: in-person and online participation |
| Abstract deadline | 14 August 2026 |
| Abstract length | Maximum 500 words; no page limit is stated |
| Abstract file format | Word or PDF |
| Notification | Around 31 August 2026 |
| PDW full-paper deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| PDW full-paper length | Maximum 8,000 words |
| PDW full-paper submission | Email attachment to jqca2026@gmail.com |
| Conference fee | None |
The title and all authors’ information must be included in the abstract.
Paper Development Workshop
The PDW welcomes researchers from different domains who wish to share QCA experiences, exchange ideas, and develop an empirical QCA paper. The workshop uses small roundtables so that paper developers can receive detailed, constructive feedback from QCA experts.
Eligibility and scope
The proposal must describe an empirical study in which QCA is already being applied. A submission may not be accepted if the project is at a stage before applying QCA or if it is purely conceptual rather than an empirical application of QCA.
Required abstract content
Name the file YourSurname_PDWJ26 and explain the QCA-based research design, including:
- The research question or questions
- The analytical framework
- The strategy for collecting raw data and calibrating cases
- The reasons for using QCA to address the research gap
Within the 500-word limit, provide detailed information on the data—including the number of cases and conditions—and the empirical findings of the QCA study. Include the title and all authors’ information in the file.
Review and next steps
An expert panel reviews the clarity of purpose and methodological rigor. Accepted applicants are invited to submit a full paper for presentation at the PDW.
Paper submission
To receive valuable feedback during the PDW, please submit your paper in advance. Your paper should be no more than 8,000 words long. Send it as an email attachment to jqca2026@gmail.com by 16 October 2026.
A dinner reception will be held on the evening of the first day of the conference, 30 October. Please indicate whether you plan to attend when you submit your paper by 16 October.
Travel grants for PhD students
Travel grants of up to ¥50,000 per person are being considered to cover accommodation expenses for PhD students who have insufficient or no funding to travel to Tokyo. The number of grants is limited, and priority will be given to presenters travelling from far away.
Applicants were asked to reply by 11 September 2026. This application deadline has passed.
Expert Workshop
The EW invites experienced QCA researchers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to present, develop, and discuss methodological issues related to QCA. It is a hybrid event, combining in-person and online participation, and is organized as a discussion forum rather than a conventional paper-presentation session.
Eligibility and scope
The main focus of the proposal should be on developing QCA or a related method. Empirical applications may be used to illustrate the methodological issue. The supplied call does not state separate selection or scoring criteria beyond this scope.
Required abstract content
Submit a maximum 500-word abstract as a Word or PDF file. Name the file YourSurname_EWJ26 and include the title and all authors’ information. No additional required abstract sections are stated in the supplied call.
Participation and next steps
Applicants will be notified around 31 August 2026. Accepted presenters will be invited to submit a full paper, although a full paper is not required; no EW paper-length limit is stated. QCA experts may also participate without presenting a paper and should indicate this using the same online form.
Submission data and privacy
This website does not collect or store proposals, names, email addresses, or other submission data. Each application button opens an external Google Form. Review the information requested and any notices shown on the relevant form before submitting.
Please do not email abstract files unless the organizers specifically request this. Questions about the call may be sent to jqca2026@gmail.com.
External event listings
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