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General registration is now open for the SRCD & ISSBD SOGIE Global Forum — Special Topic Meeting: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Childhood and Adolescence: A Global Forum on Development, Health, and Rights, taking place August 17–19, 2026 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The Forum will bring together researchers, practitioners, advocates, and policymakers from around […]

For many Early Career Scholars, conferences are not only about presenting research. They are about finding direction, asking better questions, and connecting with others navigating similar paths. At the ISSBD 2026 Biennial Meeting, taking place from July 12–16, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, this experience begins even before the main conference. A series of pre-conference […]

Mentorship can play an important role in shaping how research ideas develop over time. It creates space for early career scholars to refine their thinking, strengthen their work, and engage in meaningful academic dialogue. That is part of what the ISSBD Early Career Scholars (ECS) Advisership Program was designed to do: create space for emerging […]

Strong mentorship can shape more than a research project. It can sharpen an idea, build confidence, and help early career scholars see new possibilities in their work. That is part of what the ISSBD Early Career Scholars (ECS) Advisership Program was designed to do: create space for emerging researchers to develop their ideas in conversation […]

December 20, 2025 Dear ISSBD Member, During this holiday season, we find ourselves reflecting on our accomplishments and looking forward to the possibilities ahead. At the ISSBD, we are working to nurture people, places, and practices. The dedication you have shown us throughout this year has been the driving force behind our successes in connecting […]