Call for Paper: Vol.3 (2026)

We are currently accepting new submissions for our 2026 volume. We welcome submission of original research articles, field reports, reviews, and creative works—including translations, original artworks, and photo essays—for consideration in our upcoming Spring 2026 issue. We are seeking submissions from across disciplines that address issues concerning Tibetan and Himalayan history and society across temporal and spatial contexts and published in English, Tibetan, or Chinese. We welcome contributions from graduate students, postgraduates and early-career scholars, as well as established scholars.

All submissions must be original contributions not in consideration for publication elsewhere. Written submissions should not exceed 8,000 words and they should include an abstract no longer than 350 words. Please submit all works for consideration at https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/waxingmoon/about/submissions. 

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 30 January 2026 23:59 EST
• Notification of Acceptance: 31 March 2026
• Publication Date: Summer 2026