The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology is seeking proposals for a Special Issue to be published in the first half of 2027. We welcome submissions that use original research to challenge existing understandings of human social life, and aspire to engage a wide readership. Submissions are encouraged from all theoretical, methodological and political traditions.
The maximum length for a Special Issue is 60,000 words, inclusive of all notes, references, introductions and afterwords. Individual research articles should ordinarily be 8,000 words in length. No more than 50% of authors named in the proposal should be affiliated to the same institution.
The name(s), contact details and position(s) of the guest editor(s) and all authors; the proposed title of the Special Issue; an abstract of 750–1000 words that outlines the context, rationale, coherence and contribution of the Special Issue; titles, 125–150 word abstracts and word counts for each individual contribution; an indication of whether drafts of each contribution are complete at the date of proposal.
Two shortlisted proposals will be announced by early January 2026, and their editors invited to submit a full manuscript for peer review by 16th March 2026. The successful issue will be announced in June 2026 and published in May/June 2027.
Please feel free to contact us at cja@socanth.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions. We welcome proposals from researchers at any stage of their career and anywhere in the world – so do get in touch!