FAQ
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In which language will the congress be held?
The congress will be held in English and French.
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Will the congress be held exclusively in person?
Yes, the congress will be held exclusively in person, at the Lyon Congress Centre. The CIHA Congress promotes the importance of exchanges, informal moments allowing meetings and future collaborations within the wider art history community.
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Who can submit a paper?
The status of those proposing a paper is free: professional, independent, doctoral student, junior researcher, senior researcher, retired...
The richness of the CIHA congress lies in its desire to bring together an international community of art historians in the broadest sense of the term, around a subject, whatever the status of the participants, their professional situation and cultural areas. It is important to mix international professional and scientific networks as well as generations.
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What are the modalities for submitting a paper?
- Submissions should be in English or French.
- Papers may be presented in either of these two languages.
- Only 1 paper may be submitted per session and a maximum of 2 papers in the whole conference.
- It is possible to propose a paper for a maximum of two persons.
-Images are not allowed on the submission platform.
-Deadline for submission: 15 September 2023
Candidates should send the following information:
- Title of the paper
- Paper proposal :
An abstract of 350 to 500 words, in English or French, including 4 to 6 key words and a possible bibliography.
- CV of 500 characters :
First name, last name, title, position, institution, with a link to the personal or professional page if applicable. - Is it required to be a member of the Comité Français d'Histoire de l'Art (CFHA) to propose a session or a paper?
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Is it possible to submit a paper with more than one person? How many people can submit a proposal together?
The paper can be submitted by a maximum of 2 people.
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How many papers can I submit to the conference?
One paper per session.
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How long will the sessions last?
The duration of the sessions will vary according to the number of papers they host.
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How long will the papers be?
Chairs organise their session and can propose different formats.
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Can I propose a format other than a paper?
The session chairs organise all the interventions. It will therefore be necessary to respect the modalities proposed by them.
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If I have any questions regarding the submission of proposals, who can I contact?
You can contact:
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If I have questions about the content of the call for papers, who can I contact?
You can contact directly the session chairs.
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If I have any questions about the call for papers, the organisation of the congress, who can I contact?
You can contact the steering committee:
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What are the material conditions for participating in the congress?
Travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the Congress organisers. There will be a charge for access to the Congress. Many institutions provide a budget for the participation of their members in international congresses. The organising committee is also looking for ways to support the mobility of scholars.
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I am a session moderator. Can I apply for sponsorship in my name/on behalf of my institution?
Yes, it is possible and encouraged to create partnerships around the session you are moderating in order to support the mobility of international scholars.
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I am a speaker. Can I apply for sponsorship in my name/on behalf of my institution ?
Yes, you will need to notify the session chairs and the organising committee.
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How will I know if my proposal has been accepted?
An email will be sent to all those who have proposed papers informing them whether their proposal has been accepted or not, during autumn 2023.
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Are there any preferential rates for attending the congress?
Preferential rates will be introduced, including an "early birds" rate and a student rate. The list of rates is currently being drawn up and will be put online shortly.
The registration fee is currently being defined. -
Is there any support for international mobility to participate in the congress?
To encourage international mobility, particularly for young researchers, grants are available on the website. Check the Call for grants page regularly.
The organisers are actively seeking support: the Call for grants page will be updated regularly. -
Is there any support for international mobility for young scholars to participate in the congress?
To encourage international mobility for the chairs and the speakers, grants are available on the website. Check the Call for grants page regularly.
The organisers are actively seeking support: the Call for grants page will be updated regularly.
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I am still looking for a French or international co-chair:
1. The search for a co-chair may continue after the opening of the Call for papers. The name of the co-chair can be added. Please, send all the informations to
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2. The status of the co-chairs is free: professional, independent, doctoral student, junior researcher, senior researcher, etc. The person does not have to be an art historian. The 36th CIHA Congress aims at interdisciplinarity in the broad field of art history.
3. In the case of a search for a Francophone co-chair, it is not necessary for the person to be attached to a French institution. The only criterion to be taken into account is that the person is French-speaking. -
I am a chair of a panel but only my co-chair has access to the platform. Can I also have a personal access to the call for papers platform?
Technically, it is unfortunately not possible to have several personal accesses to the call for papers platform. Only the person who initially submitted the session proposal can have access.
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Only my session co-chair receives the communication sent by the congress. Is this normal?
The papers sent by the email address "
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. " are made from the platform and the email address of the "principal author". Again, this is a technical issue with the platform.
We would be grateful if you could provide the email addresses of all the co-chairs of the session so that we can send them together. We will make sure that future communications are sent to each person. -
Is it possible to think about different formats of intervention in my panel?
You are free to organise your session in the format and duration that you consider most appropriate. This may also be decided at a later stage, depending on the response rate to your call for papers and your final selection.
The number of papers and the format of the discussions may vary: papers, presentations, round table, etc.
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Can chairs submit a paper within their own panel?
No. As chairs produce an introduction, they can adjust the length of their introduction to suit the organisation of the session.
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Can chairs submit a paper within another session?
Yes, chairs may submit a paper within another session: one paper per session.
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How long is a panel? Is the break included in this duration?
The duration of a session is between 90 and 180 minutes, depending on the choice of the session chairs.
The 30-minute break is not counted in the duration of the session: it is additional. For example, a 180-minute session can be divided as follows: 90 minutes / 30-minute break / 90 minutes.
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How many papers can I accept in my panel?
The duration of a session is between 90 and 180 minutes. The number of papers in your session will depend of the organisation of your own panel.
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Is it possible to include prospective speakers in the panel you wish to propose?
Yes, it is possible to include those who have been approached. However, it should be noted that the sessions will then be open to all proposals for papers. These will be studied and selected by the session chairs in consultation with the scientific committee.
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Can I consult the proposals for papers that have been submitted during the period of the call for papers?
Yes, a login has been sent to you to access the submission platform for reading only. Please consult this platform regularly to follow the progress of the paper proposals within your session.
From September 15, 2023, you will receive a new login to access the review platform. This new platform will allow you to make the final selection of papers (comments, marks, validation/refusal of paper proposals). -
When will it be possible to make the final selection of papers within a session?
The period for the selection of papers by chairs will be open from September 15, 2023 to October 13, 2023.
The 36th CIHA Congress is organized by: