Deadline: 15 September, 2026
The Society for the History of the Humanities (SHOH) is opening a call for bids for the 13th Making of the Humanities conference in 2028.
To submit a bid, please provide a brief and informal description of the city where the conference will take place. This should include a description of the available facilities (the proposed conference venue, including lecture halls, hotel accommodation options, etc.). Also provide the expected budget with preliminary estimations of conference fees and expenses. Please keep in mind that it is important to keep the registration fees as low as possible.
The Board of the SHOH will select the winning bid by October 1, 2026. The winning bid will be announced at the business meeting of the Making of the Humanities conference in Torun (7-9 October) this year.
Please send your bid proposal to historyofhumanities@uva.nl by September 15, 2026, with “MOH conference 2028 bid” in the subject line.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROPOSALS
The Board will use the following criteria in evaluating proposals:
Conference organizers
Have they been active and contributing members of the SHOH?
Does the bidding team have experience with conference organizing?
Is there a local academic institution providing support for the conference?
City
Is the proposed city attractive and accessible for SHOH members?
How convenient and affordable is travel for both domestic and international participants?
Facilities
Are the meeting facilities appropriate and convenient?
Is inexpensive housing available for delegates with limited budgets?
Are there appealing sites or opportunities for special events (e.g. the conference dinner)?
Finances
Does the proposed rough budget seem realistic?
Do the organizers have a tentative plan for raising additional local resources and funding, if necessary?
CONTACT
For questions or additional information, please contact SHOH at historyofhumanities@uva.nl
Thanks in advance for your interest in hosting the MOH biennial conference!