ISSBD Regional Workshops advance behavioural development research and strengthen research capacity across regions of the world. Since the programme began in 1972, ISSBD has supported more than 60 workshops across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.

The workshops bring together early career scholars and established researchers to explore emerging topics, develop methodological and professional skills, exchange knowledge, and build sustainable international and regional collaborations.

Cooper and Verma’s historical overview of ISSBD Regional Workshops is available to read here.

 

Guidelines for Workshop Proposals

Applications are now open for Regional Workshops to be held in 2027.

Submission deadline: September 15, 2026

ISSBD sponsors Regional Workshops to introduce scholars to new research methods, emerging topics, and key developments in behavioural science. The workshops provide opportunities for early career scholars, particularly those working in lower-resourced or underrepresented regions, to engage with experts and peers from around the world.

The goal is to promote equity, unity, capacity development, and collaboration across regions.

Workshop Structure

Duration: Workshops normally last between three and six days.

Dates: Workshops are generally held during off-biennial years, such as 2027 and 2029.

Format: Senior researchers deliver keynote presentations and lead discussions, while early career scholars present posters or short papers.

Locations: Workshops are held around the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.

Support and Funding

ISSBD provides financial support for its Regional Workshop programme. Organizers are encouraged to seek additional support from universities, research institutions, foundations, local or national authorities, and other appropriate organizations.

Submission Guidelines

• Proposals must be submitted through the ISSBD Membership Website.
• Proposals will be reviewed by the Regional Workshop Committee and any additional reviewers whom the ISSBD President may invite.
• ISSBD may support up to two Regional Workshops per year, normally during off-biennial years.
• Preference will be given to a region or city in which an ISSBD Regional Workshop has not previously been held.
• The lead host organizer must be an ISSBD member.

Selection Criteria

Title

Does the workshop topic reflect regional relevance and priorities?

Objectives

Are the objectives clear and attainable? Are ISSBD’s membership goals included in the proposal?

Participants

Are the participant selection criteria transparent? Do they address regional representativeness? Do the proposed participants represent the relevant regional and diverse disciplinary and methodological expertise and capacity related to the workshop topic?

Conceptual Background

Is the conceptual background stated clearly and linked to the workshop’s purpose? Is it reflected in the proposed programme?

Programme Format and Content

Is the format interactive and participatory? Does it provide opportunities for collaboration and networking? Does the programme content fulfil the workshop’s objectives? Does the programme foster the capacity development of early career scholars, including the development of competencies, knowledge, learning, and dissemination skills?

Resource Persons

Does the programme include resource persons with relevant regional expertise?

Workshop Outcomes

Is the workshop expected to increase ISSBD membership? Are clear short- and long-term impacts identified? Does the proposal include a follow-up action plan?

How to submit the proposal:

Proposals must be submitted through the Membership Website.

Submission deadline: September 15, 2026

Workshops must be scheduled to take place in 2027.

Download the Workshop Proposal Template

 

Historical Overview of ISSBD Regional Workshops

Africa

Asia

Australia

Europe

 

Middle East

Latin America

North America