Journals, Conferences, and Essay Contests

Journals

Phi Sigma Tau, Dialogue

The official journal of Phi Sigma Tau, the international society for philosophy. Dialogue accepts articles from graduate and undergraduate students in all areas of philosophy. It publishes two issues per year. 

Ephemeris

Annually printed journal of undergraduate philosophy from Union College that publishes articles, notes, and reviews. To submit an article or ask a question, contact the editors.

The Harvard Review of Philosophy

A student-run professional journal of philosophy since 1991 and edited entirely by Harvard University undergraduates. The Review is one of only two such undergraduate-run journals, and remains the only publication of its kind to be published in print. 

Conferences

National Conference on Undergraduate Research

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students.

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy

The Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference strives to cultivate a love of wisdom among the new generation of thinkers poised to take on the issues of the world. The conference is organized by NYU Philosophy Forum.

NYU Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

Pacific University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

The Pacific University Undergraduate Philosophy Conference is an annual, two-day conference held each spring, attracting students from across the country and internationally. 

Santa Clara Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

Annual conference at Santa Clara University featuring six philosophy papers written and presented by undergraduate students. The top three essays receive cash prizes.

The submission deadline is early February. The conference is held in late April. For more information, contact:

Department of Philosophy
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA 95053
408/554-4093

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