Call for Proposals: 4th International Conference on Love and Relationship Studies (March 5–7, 2027 | Virtual)

The International Institute of Love and Relationship Studies invites scholars, practitioners, and students from all academic disciplines to submit presentation proposals for the 4th International Conference on Love and Relationship Studies, taking place virtually from March 5–7, 2027.

Multidisciplinary and international in scope, the conference welcomes qualitative, quantitative, and theoretical work examining love and relationships. We invite submissions across four presentation categories:

  • Systematic Literature Reviews
  • Completed Empirical Studies
  • Work-in-Progress Empirical Studies
  • Previously Presented or Published Work (with refreshed framing for an interdisciplinary audience)

Key Deadlines

  • Early Bird Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026 (Acceptance Notification: October 30, 2026)
  • Regular Submission Deadline: November 20, 2026 (Acceptance Notification: November 30, 2026)
  • Pre-Recorded Video Submission Deadline: February 1, 2027

The virtual format combines pre-recorded scientific presentations with live, interactive Zoom panel discussions.

How to Submit

To learn more about the event, view detailed presentation guidelines, and access the submission form, please visit the official conference links:

For general inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at info@love-studies-institute.org.

Save the Dates: The 4th International Conference on Love and Relationship Studies

Following the great success of our first three conferences—convened by the Institute of Love Studies in 2024, 2025, and 2026—we are glad to announce that planning is underway for our next conference. In response to interest from researchers and practitioners worldwide, the 4th International Conference on Love and Relationship Studies will take place virtually from March 5–7, 2027.

Following the successful model of our previous conferences, this event will be held in an online format featuring pre-recorded presentations followed by live, thematic panel sessions via Zoom. As always, we are committed to building on our traditions while continuously refining and improving our organizational format.

Key Details:

  • Event Dates: March 5–7, 2027
  • Format: Virtual (Pre-recorded talks + Live Zoom panels)
  • Call for Proposals: Expected in September 2026

For more information and updates, please visit our institutional page. Please feel free to share this preliminary information with colleagues who may be interested in participating.

A Note on In-Person Events

Many of our participants have expressed a strong interest in holding a future conference in an in-person format. If your institution is interested in hosting such a physical event at your location, please reach out to us at info@love-studies-institute.org. We will review your proposal and may look to organize it adjacent in time to this 4th virtual conference, or as a separate standalone event at a later date.