CFP: 2027 Rotman Graduate Student Conference: Philosophical Issues in Scientific Uncertainty

This year’s conference theme is “Philosophical Issues in Scientific Uncertainty.” We invite submissions addressing ethical, epistemological, and conceptual questions that arise within and across the sciencesregarding uncertainty. Graduate students working at the intersection of philosophy and empirical sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Examples of topics may include but are not limited to:

• The ontology of uncertainties
• Issues related to the communication of uncertainty in the sciences
• The connection between robustness and uncertainty in science
• The role of uncertainty in measurement
• Scientific discovery with deep uncertainties
• Mathematical significance of uncertainties
• Methods to deal with uncertainty in the sciences
• Issues related to the disciplinary standards for uncertainty

The 2027 RGSC Organizing Committee is currently seeking funding to provide travel support for graduate students whose participation depends on it. Applicants will be asked on the submission form whether they require such support to attend the conference. Responses to this question will not influence the review process or the acceptance of papers or posters. Please note that the availability of travel funding is contingent upon securing external support, and details will be confirmed once funding is finalized.

Submission Guidelines: 

Submissions are accepted through the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdofE8-t16p3FpsAXfxyIJ_XlxNfuk1tyc2ZMjNZiP_nj_0kA/viewform 

We invite submissions for both papers and posters addressing the conference theme.

Papers:

• Maximum length of 5,000 words, including footnotes and appendices (but excluding references).
• If the paper includes tables, figures, or equations, an appropriate number of words should be subtracted from the limit.
• Each paper should be accompanied by an abstract of no more than 300 words.
• Papers must be prepared for anonymous review (i.e., the author’s name and identifying information should not appear in the file).

Posters:

• Abstracts of no more than 300 words.
• Poster submissions should also be prepared for anonymous review.

Submission Deadline:   January 29, 2027

Authors of accepted papers will be allocateda 45-minute session, consisting of approximately 25 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes of commentary, followed by 10 minutes for discussion.

Authors of accepted posters are expected to design their posters in advance and display them during the conference at designated poster sessions.