CFP: Miss-Stout Ethics Workshop
Submission deadline: April 1, 2026
Conference date(s):
June 4, 2026 - June 5, 2026
Conference Venue:
Center for Applied Ethics, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Milwaukee,
United States
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BACKGROUND
Xan Bozzo (University of Wisconsin, Stout) and Harrison Lee (University of Mississippi) are co-organizing the second annual Miss-Stout Ethics Workshop, to be held June 4-5, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI.
We aim to host 10-12 philosophers to present works in progress in any area of ethics, broadly construed to include applied, normative, and metaethics. Presentations will be brief (5-15 minutes) and will be followed by extended discussion (35-45 minutes).
We invite submissions of abstracts of 500-1000 words. Accepted participants will be asked to circulate rough drafts to all workshop participants by May 14, 2026. Participants will be expected to read all drafts in advance of the workshop.
LODGING & STIPEND
Participants will receive a $1500 stipend. There is no stipend for virtual participants.
The stipend is being generously provided by the Center for Applied Ethics at UW-Stout. Accepted participants can expect to receive the stipend sometime after the workshop, in June or July.
The 2026 workshop will be held at Saint Kate -- The Arts Hotel. Saint Kate is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Milwaukee. It features five unique art galleries with exhibitions that rotate throughout the year, live music, and numerous bar and dining options.
Participants who reserve a room by May 6, 2026 will receive the group state rate of $103/night. Participants are encouraged to reserve a room for the nights of June 3 and 4, and possibly June 5, depending on travel plans.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by April 1, 2026.
To apply, send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line "Miss-Stout Ethics Workshop Application" and the following information in the body of the email:
- One or two paragraphs of why you are interested in participating in the workshop, and how it will aid you in your research and/or teaching.
- A title and abstract (500-1000 words) of the paper draft you will presenting at the workshop.
- Whether you plan on attending in person or virtually, if accepted. (Note: Stipends are available only for in-person attendees.)
- Whether you intend to stay at the workshop hotel or elsewhere.
- Please attach to the email a current cv.
There are a limited number of slots for this workshop.