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Abstract Submission Guidelines

The 15th International Conference on Early Modern Literatures of North India (ICEMLNI) invites submissions for individual papers addressing research topics characterised as ‘early modern’ (c. 1400-1800 CE) and North Indian (broadly conceived).

Key Information

  • Submission Deadline: 15 January 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: February 2025
  • Format: Individual papers only
  • Abstract Length: Maximum 300 words

Research Areas

We welcome submissions across a broad range of topics including:

  • Hagiography and devotional literature
  • Oral traditions and performance
  • Textual criticism and manuscript studies
  • Poetics and literary theory
  • Religious and philosophical texts
  • Literary historiography
  • Multiple language traditions of North India
  • Trans-regional literary networks
  • Courtly and popular literary cultures

Required Information

Please ensure your submission includes:

  1. Paper title
  2. Abstract (300 words maximum)
  3. Author’s full name
  4. Institutional affiliation
  5. Email address
  6. Preferred mode of presentation (in-person/online)
  7. 3-5 keywords

Presentation Modes

  • In-person presentations: Will be held at the College of Asia & the Pacific, Australian National University, Canberra
  • Online presentations: Zoom paper delivery will be available. We aim to encourage a majority in-person event, so Zoom will be considered and option for those that are unable to travel to Australia.

Selection Process

  • All submissions will be reviewed by the Academic Committee
  • Accepted papers will be organised into thematic panels
  • Notifications will be sent by in February 2025

Next Steps After Acceptance

If your paper is accepted, you will need to:

  1. Confirm your participation
  2. Register for the conference by 30 April 2025
  3. Pay the registration fee:
  • In-person: AUD 450 (Regular) / AUD 300 (Student/Unwaged)
  • Online: AUD 250 (Regular) / AUD 150 (Student/Unwaged)
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Questions?

If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact:
Email: contact@icemlni2025.org

The ICEMLNI especially welcomes submissions from early-career scholars and PhD students. The Academic Committee will aim to create balanced panels that foster productive dialogue across different approaches to early modern North Indian literary studies.