Call for Papers – PCRC2026

We invite submissions for the 11th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference (PCRC2026), taking place from 13–15 November 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. PCRC2026 welcomes theoretical, empirical, and practice-based contributions that advance understanding of peace, conflict resolution, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding across diverse contexts.

The conference gathers researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and peacebuilders from around the world to share insights, present new research, and explore collaborative approaches to creating sustainable peace.

Submission Types & Presentation Formats

Academic Submissions

Research papers and scholarly work that address peace, conflict resolution, conflict transformation, mediation, human rights, trauma healing, peace education, or related themes. Submissions should be current, clearly state the purpose, methodology, and outcomes, and demonstrate originality and contribution to the field.

Professional and Personal Development Presentations

Practice-oriented presentations relevant to conference themes, including training sessions, applied methodologies, reflective practice, leadership development, or field-based insights. These submissions should clearly articulate objectives, practical relevance, and key takeaways for participants.

NGO, Government, and Non-Profit Submissions

​Case studies, project evaluations, policy initiatives, grassroots programs, and peacebuilding interventions conducted by NGOs, government agencies, civil society organizations, and community groups. Submissions must demonstrate societal impact, relevance to peace and conflict resolution, and clearly defined outcomes.

Evaluation Criteria

All submissions will be evaluated by the conference committee based on:

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• Relevance to conference themes
• Clarity of purpose and expected outcomes
• Originality and innovation
• Quality and clarity of the abstract
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These criteria apply equally to academic, professional, and NGO-related submissions.

Conference Themes

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Conflict Analysis & Dynamics

• Causes and drivers of conflict
• Identity, culture, and violence
• Early warning and prevention
• Political, social, and economic root causes

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

• Mediation techniques and case studies
• Negotiation frameworks
• Dialogue-based approaches to conflict transformation
• Peace talks and diplomatic processes

Peacebuilding & Post-Conflict Recovery

• Transitional justice and reconciliation
• Truth commissions
• Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR)
• Institutional reform and governance

Human Rights & Social Justice

• Human rights protection in conflict settings
• Gender, peace, and security
• Marginalized communities and structural violence
• Social justice and equity as foundations for peace

Trauma Healing & Psychosocial Support

• Trauma-informed peacebuilding
• Mental health in conflict-affected communities
• Community resilience and collective healing

Grassroots & Community-Led Peace Initiatives

• Local peace committees
• Youth and women’s leadership in peace processes
• Faith-based and cultural approaches
• Nonviolent movements

Education, Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Peace education and curriculum development
• Pedagogy of conflict transformation
• Research methodologies in peace studies
• Cross-cultural learning and experiential training
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Interdisciplinary perspectives are strongly encouraged. We welcome submissions from fields such as psychology, sociology, political science, education, law, international development, anthropology, humanitarian studies, and related disciplines.

Submission Guidelines

Presenting options

Conference proceedings

Papers presented at the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication, if submitted by deadline and in the requested format.

In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.

Paper publication is not mandatory. Authors who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper to be published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit the final manuscript by October 1st 2026. Otherwise, only the abstract will be published if it meets formatting requirements and is approved by the PCRC2026 Reviewing board.

Author guidelines:

• A4 size paper
• Single line space
• Margins: 2 cm on the left and 2 cm on the right
• Format: Align left
• No footers and headers allowed and no numbered pages
• Abbreviations - The first time you use an abbreviation in the text, present both the full version and the short form
• Fonts:

                Title: Times New Roman 14 bold

                Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold

                Text: Times New Roman 12

• Front section (first page):

1. Title of submission
2. Name/s of author/s
3. Affiliation/s of the author/s
4. E-mail address of corresponding author
5. Abstract of maximum 250 words (or one page)
6. Key words 3-10 (under abstract)

• Main section (manuscript):

1. Introduction
2. Results (where applicable)
3. Discussion
4. Methodology (where applicable)
5. Conclusion 

• End section:

1. Acknowledgments (where applicable)
2. Funding (authors of academic research papers must clearly disclose sources of funding for conducting their  research; any grant received should be clearly indicated. If you have not received any external funding from your research, please state: "This research received no external funding)
3. Conflict of interest (authors must state any circumstances that may be perceived as a conflict of interest in terms of representing or interpreting the research results. If there is no conflict of interest, please state: "Authors declare no conflict on interest")
4. References (APA style)

Deadline for proceedings submissions (for registered authors): October 1st 2026

Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back from the reviewing board. ​