Conference Registration
Registration will open in April 2026
Registration Rates
To register for this conference, you must be an active member of RC19. If you are not yet a member, please complete your membership before proceeding with registration, this can be completed by contacting Hildegard Theobald at hildegard.theobald@uni-vechta.de
For more information visit the webpage 'Joining RC19'.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate | £250 |
| PhD Rate | £100 |
Registration includes: access to all conference sessions, refreshments and lunch.
You may add accommodation at 'The Vale' during registration at a rate of £55 per night. Further details, including alternative accommodation options, are available on the accommodation page.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancelled before Monday 3 August 2026 will receive a full refund.
No refunds can be processed after this date.
Registration names can be substituted at any point by emailing academic.conferences@contact.bham.ac.uk please copy in both parties to confirm consent for the substitution.
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content and timing of the programme or the occasional identity of the speakers. The RC19 2026 committee and the University of Birmingham’s Event Management Team take no responsibility for non-refundable travel/accommodation in the case of a changed programme or cancelled event.
International Attendees
Please be advised that all international attendees will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if arriving in to the UK from the 1st April 2025. More information on this and to apply can be found on the Gov.uk website using the links below:
VISA Support Letter
If you would like to request for a visa invitation letter to support your visa application, you will first need to register for the conference, and full payment must have been received.
Please email us at academic.conferences@contacts.bham.ac.uk with the below details:
- Last/Family Name
- First Name
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
Visa Corporate Credit Card Payments
We accept this type of card payment but please be aware that Flywire will add a 3% convenience fee to your transaction. This fee covers all costs of processing the card transaction and will be included in your final charge. If you accept this fee, you can continue with your payment. If not, please retry with a different card or reselect your payment country and choose one the available payment options to make your payment.
Event Attendee Privacy Notice
You can read the University of Birmingham’s privacy notice which provides information about how we the use your personal information when you attend an event organised by the University.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for individual abstracts and panel proposals opens | Early November 2025 |
| Nominations for the RC19 Social Policy Prize | 31 December 2025 (please email isa-rc19@isa-sociology.org) |
| Deadline for submission of abstracts | 15 January 2026 |
| Decisions on abstracts | 27 February 2026 |
| Registration opens | 23 March 2026 |
| Decisions on RC19 Small Travel Grants | 26 March 2026 |
| Registration closes | 30 June 2026 |
| Full paper submission deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Final programme circulation | 31 July 2026 |
As part of the organisation of this conference, The University of Birmingham's Event Management Team is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the RC19 Committee.