We encourage all undergraduate, graduate, online, and on-grounds students across UVA to consider submitting to the conference! For more information and questions, download the submission guidelines document below.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL FOR HSRC 2025 HERE!!! 

https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SSSw7QV1ZZQvjg

Positionality/Diversity Statements

Since HSRC 2023, we now ask all presenters to upload a statement of positionality with their proposal. The purpose of this statement is to clearly explain and allow for reflection on your own identities and how they may have influenced your research. Statements of positionality can be lengthy, but to meet the requirements of this proposal, three to five sentences will suffice. 

As you begin to prepare your presentation, please use the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Collective's DEIA Toolkit for speakers found HERE. 

For six examples of positionality statements, scroll to the end of this document on positionality statements Links to an external site. compiled by the editors of JSPR and PR. Another example journal article and positionality statement from Dr. Walt Heinecke is included below.

If you're unsure why this may be important, this video from the UCLA Library Links to an external site. discusses the connection between identity and research. 

Still wanting more information? Download this short article by Karen Kelsky which explains these statements in the context of a job search. 

Download Submission Guidelines & Works in Progress tips below. 

You can find poster presentation templates HERE. 

You can find UVA themed slide deck templates HERE.