Research Committee on Poverty, Social Welfare and Social Policy RC19 of the International Sociological Association (ISA) brings together an active and lively community from different fields of social sciences. The purpose is to promote theoretically grounded empirical research on: the sources and character of social problems; the planning and administration of social programs; and more generally, public policies and intervention strategies aimed at alleviating social problems and influencing the society in that regard. The Committee especially encourages comparative and transnational research. Thus, membership to RC19 is open to scholars actively engaged in research and/or teaching on the subjects mentioned above. RC19 holds annual meetings in varying places, and joins the ISA conventions and regional forums on a regular basis.

To contact us, email isa-rc19@isa-sociology.org

RC19 members in good standing who will be active participants in RC19´s annual conference (chairs, panelists, paper presenters) may apply for a small grant (up to US$ 500) to reimburse parts of their travel expenses/conference fees. Since the number of grants is limited, we will give priority to early-career researchers, postdocs and doctoral students, in this order, and those based in the Global South over the Global North. Eligible members may check the indicate so in the respective annual conference call for papers.

Email your paper to isa-rc19@isa-sociology.org / Subject: RC19 Price

Deadline: December 12, 5pm ET, 2025