2026 Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

Date & time: The conference takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. 

Proposal submission: The deadline to submit proposals for the 2026 conference has now passed. 

Schedule: A tentative conference schedule will be shared with registered attendees in early April.

Registration: Attendees should register by April 8 using this link. Student presenters and faculty discussants will be automatically registered. 

Cost: There is no fee to attend the conference, but all attendees must pre-register before April 8.

Food: Information will be posted in Spring 2026.

Parking: Public parking is available along Park Street. Attendees can also park in slots designated for visitors or faculty/staff in Lots C, D, or Q. A campus map is available here.

Hotels: A list of Grinnell area hotels is available here.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend this event. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, please contact Dr. Brian Farrell at brian-r-farrell@uiowa.edu.