The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) invites abstracts of one page by February 2, 2025, proposing papers and/or posters (see poster guidelines) to be presented in-person at its conference at the University of Ottawa, from May 13-14, 2025.  

All research applying microdata is welcome, with preference given to research using data available through Canadian Research Data Centres (RDCs) across Canada or at the Federal Research Data Centre (FRDC) in Ottawa. Given the thematic focus of our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, we welcome any research on knowledge mobilization of CRDCN data (such as using RDC data to improve policymaking).

CRDCN researchers are generally in disciplines such as population health, epidemiology, economics and business, sociology, social work, political science, geography, and environmental studies, but researchers from all disciplines are welcome. For examples of past papers, please visit the Past Conferences page of our website. 

Please send your abstract via the submission form

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• Proposal submission deadline: February 2
• Proposal decision date: February 14
• Early-bird registration deadline: March 1

More information about the conference will be made available on our 2025 conference webpage as it becomes available.

Papers and posters will be selected by a Scientific Committee chaired by Dr. Simon Décary, CRDCN Academic Director at Sherbrooke RDC and Assistant Professor at l’Université de Sherbrooke.

Presentation session guidelines

Authors of papers in the presentation session will be asked to speak for 15-20 minutes, followed by a Q&A with attendees. 

Poster Session guidelines

Those giving a poster session will be asked to prepare a short presentation summarizing their research project and identifying implications for public policy. Conference registrants will be invited to vote for their favourite student poster presentation to receive an award of $500.  

• Dimensions: landscape, 91.4 cm x 121.9 cm (36” x 48”) 
• Font: sans serif typeface recommended, title 90+ pts, subtitles 36-48 pts, body 26-32 pts, references 18-24 pts 
• Content: poster title, author information, institution name, research content (research question, methods, findings), references 

More details regarding the poster presentation will be provided following the submission deadline and selection of poster awardees. We look forward to receiving your submission and showcasing your work during the CRDCN 2025 conference! If you have questions about the poster session, please contact tess.hudson@crdcn.ca.