Open Calls

Under the title “Politics of Research” the XV. International Bauhaus Colloquium invites researchers from across different discourses and geographies to critically examine the politics that underlie, shape, or result from research. As an interdisciplinary academic event, it aims to create a platform for exploring how research deals with power relations, institutional structures, funding systems, epistemologies, socio-cultural contexts, and dynamic publics. Politics of research manifest themselves on the level of specific research projects as well as on the level of procedures and frameworks as such.”

Open Calls:

Call for Papers:

• Paper proposals should include an abstract of no more than 450 words. Please add a maximum of 5 key references and 3–5 keywords that best describe your proposal.
• Presentations consist of 20-minute slots, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.

Call for Panels:

• Panel proposals should include a session description of no more than 450 words and additional abstracts on each participant’s contribution (maximum 250 words). Please add a maximum of 7 key references for the panel’s approach and 5–7 keywords that best describe your proposal.
• Panels consist of a 120-minute slot, which should leave time for Q&A’s or other forms of audience engagement. Panel size may vary, depending on your particular approach. An average size of 3–4 participants is recommended. Diversity across institutions, disciplines, career stage, and gender is strongly encouraged.

Call for Formats:

• Proposals of artwork, installations, exhibitions, prototypes, performances, data visualizations, demonstrations, tutorials, workshops, etc. should include an abstract (max. 1000 words), explaining the relevance of the proposed format to the Colloquium’s theme.
• Please include equipment, space, and technical requirements, as well as the expected duration. If you submit an artwork, prototype, or any other visual contribution, please include photographs or drawings of the work submitted if possible and applicable.

Application Procedure

Biographical Information:

Along with your abstract, please provide a brief biographical note (maximum 100 words) including your institutional affiliation, main research interests, and — if applicable — your most recent publications or exhibitions.

Submission Format:

The conference will be held in English. Submissions are accepted in English only. Please send your proposals as a single PDF document to ibhk2026[at]uni-weimar.de

Deadline for Submission:

All proposals must be submitted by 15 December 2025 (23:59 CET).

Notification of Acceptance:

Applicants will be notified of acceptance by the end of January 2026.

Registration fee:

A registration fee of 50€ may apply, subject to confirmation of conference funding.