The Lifespan, Policy, and Health Lab & the Center for Research on Inequality and Health invite submissions for the interdisciplinary conference Cognitive Aging and Dementia in Policy Contexts: Life Course Perspectives, to be held at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) on May 28-29, 2026.
We welcome research from diverse disciplines and methodological approaches, including but not limited to: (1) Longitudinal and life course analyses of cognitive health; (2) Policy-focused research and natural experiments; (3) Demographic and epidemiological studies of inequality in cognitive aging; (4) Projects translating research into practice or policy; (5) Studies of early-life conditions, family structures, caregiving, and cross-national perspectives.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit an extended abstract of 1,200–1,500 words (excluding references) or a full paper.
- Submissions should clearly state the research question, data and methods, key findings, and policy relevance.
- Include a brief author bio (2–3 sentences) and indicate whether the presenting author is a graduate student, postdoc, or early-career scholar.
- Submissions will be reviewed by the organizing committee, with attention to quality, interdisciplinarity, policy relevance, and balance across topics.
Timeline
Submission deadline: December 31, 2025
Notification of acceptance: February 15, 2026
Conference dates: May 28–29, 2026
Funding and Support
Lodging and meals will be covered for all participants. Airfare support will be available for early-career participants based on need.
How to Submit
Please submit your extended abstract or paper using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/4aJfo8S7vcd4ntqaA.
For questions, please email: lifespan-lab@vanderbilt.edu.
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