Call for Papers
Discover opportunities to share your scholarship with the global ICCA community. This page lists all currently open Calls for Papers for our upcoming conferences, panels, and associated journal publications. We are seeking cutting-edge research that advances the understanding of Chinese communication in local, regional, and global contexts. Explore the active calls below to find the perfect venue for your next presentation or article.
AEJMC 2026 Call for Papers
ICCA invites submissions for a competitive research paper session at the AEJMC Annual Conference, held August 4–8, 2026 in New Orleans. We welcome high-quality research papers on Chinese communication, using diverse theoretical and methodological approaches.
Paper Competition (ICCA @ AEJMC)
Selection criteria: originality/importance, literature review, methods clarity/fit, analysis soundness, conclusions/discussion strength, writing quality/organization, relevance to Chinese communication
Awards: Top Faculty Paper + Top Student Paper
Winners receive certificates + USD $200 per paper
Submission limit
An individual may appear as author/co-author on up to two papers submitted to the ICCA–AEJMC session. Papers beyond the limit may be disqualified by the ICCA conference chairs.
ICA 2026 Call for Paper
The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA), a long-time affiliate of the International Communication Association (ICA), invites submissions for 76th ICA annual conference to be held June 4-8, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa.
ICCA will hold one competitive research session. We invite you to submit your original, full research papers. We especially welcome submissions related to this year’s conference theme: Communication and Inequalities in Context. Each qualified submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers.
Paper will be evaluated on:
o Originality and importance of topic
o Adequacy of literature review
o Clarity and appropriateness of methods
o Soundness of analysis
o Validity and strength of conclusion and discussion
o Clarity and organization of writing
o Relevance to the field of Chinese communication
