Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will the conference be held?
A: See the Visiting page.
Q: Can I go above the word limit?
A: Only submissions that are strictly no more than 4000 words will be considered. This word limit is inclusive of the title and footnotes, but not the bibliography.
Q: Is the abstract included in the 4000 word limit?
A: No, the abstract is not included in this word limit, but should itself be 500 words or under (this count includes footnotes). Please try to make your abstract as detailed as possible, within this limit.
Q: May I submit my documents in .PDF format?
A: Please only do so if your work requires such formatting (e.g. as might be in the case of work done on logic, philosophy of mathematics).
Q: Will you provide funding for transportation and accommodation for graduate speakers?
A: No funding is available, however, we will try to find accommodation for graduate speakers with current Oxford graduate students.
Q: Can I participate as an undergraduate?
A: Unfortunately submissions are only open to current postgraduates in philosophy who do not study at Oxford University.
Q: I am currently enrolled in a graduate programme, but will be graduating before the time of the conference. Can I still participate?
A: No, submissions are only open to those who will be postgraduates at the time of the conference.
Q: When will I know whether my submission was successful?
A: We will try to get back to everyone by the end of August.
Q: Can I submit several papers?
A: Only one submission per person will be considered.
Q: What are your selection criteria?
A: Among the criteria we consider in reviewing submissions are (this is not an exhaustive list): (i) quality of abstract; (ii) originality of the argument, (iii) quality of the argument, (iv) area coverage, and (v) diversity of attendees.
Please note: Due to the large number of submissions, we will be reviewing in multiple rounds. Reviewers will make an initial cut based on criteria (i) and (iv). We therefore recommend that applicants sufficiently focus on their abstract in preparing their submission.