Prasat Phnom Bros in Cambodia

Prasat Phnom Bros in Cambodia. © Christian Luczanits

 

Professional Institutions

Students and scholars at all levels can use the links below to keep track of their professional organizations, academic journals in their fields, and upcoming conferences.

Academic Associations and Journals

Academic Associations

  • American Academy of Religion (AAR)
    • Stanford is in the American Academy of Religion Western Region (AARWR)
  • Association for Asian Studies (AAS)
  • International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS)
  • International Association of Buddhist Studies (IABS)
  • Korean Association of Buddhist Studies (KABS)
  • Society for the Study of Chinese Religions (SSCR)
  • The Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS)
  • UK Association for Buddhist Studies (UKABS)

Conferences

Ho Center faculty and affiliates posing with Adeana Nicholson at the American Academy of Religion Conference 2025

Alumna Adeana McNicholls' book celebration by the HCBSS family. 

Below is a list of academic conferences for faculty and students to share innovative research and meet scholars from around the world. 

Please note that we update the deadlines and calls for papers yearly.

Conference Opportunities

  • American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting (AAR)
    • Next meeting: June 23–25 (online) and November 21–24, 2026 in Denver, CO
    • Deadline for submitting proposals: No longer accepting proposals
    • Registration deadline: April 23
  • American Academy of Religion Western Region (AARWR) –  Regional AAR Meeting
    • Previous meeting: March 13–15, 2026 at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ)
    • Next meeting: July 4–5, 2026 at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
    • Registration deadline for presenters and participants: April 17
    • Registration deadline for others: June 12
  • Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference (AAS)
  • International Association for Tibetan Studies Seminar (IATS)
    • Next meeting: 17th IATS Seminar, Kathmandu University (August 23–29, 2026)
    • Deadline for submitting proposals: No longer accepting proposals
  • International Association of Buddhist Studies Conference (IABS)
    • Next meeting: Ist Interstitial Conference, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh, UK (June 24–26, 2026)
    • Registration deadline: May 2026
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