CFP: Big Bioethics Workshop (Updated Call and Extended Deadline)

South Dakota State University will be hosting a workshop on “Big Bioethics”, September 17-19, 2026. The workshop aims to host 10-12 scholars to present works in progress in any area of ethics related to theoretical and applied biological science including work in medical ethics, genetic ethics, environmental ethics, ethics of biology and biotechnology, neuroethics, ethics of psychology, bioethics and law, experimental bioethics, and ethics-related work in philosophy of biology, philosophy of medicine, and philosophy of health.   

The workshop will be part of a larger Bioethics Day, which will include other events, including the Annual Bioethics Lecture, featuring Leslie Francis (University of Utah) on Friday, September 18.   

Stipend, Transportation, and Lodging

Selected participants will receive a $500 stipend provided through the SDSU Ethics Lab. Participating scholars will be encouraged to share and read each other’s papers prior to the workshop.

The conference is located in Brookings, South Dakota, 45 minutes north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The conference will provide a shuttle service for individuals flying into Sioux Falls, but participants may use Lyft, Uber, or public transport as well.  Brookings provides several hotel options in addition to the many options in Sioux Falls.

Questions regarding the conference may be sent to Dr. Gregory Peterson (Philosophy, School of American and Global Studies) at [email protected] 

Call for Papers 

For full consideration, proposals for individual papers will consist of an anonymized abstract (4000 characters or approximately 550-600 words) submitted through the application portal. Participants should plan for approximately 20 minutes to present their paper and 20 minutes for discussion and feedback.

Proposals are due Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and may be submitted here.