Hard to Reach Populations Research Methods

H2R 2025 Conference

H2R Hard-to-Reach Populations
Call for Papers

2nd International Conference

Applied Research and Data Collection Methods with Hidden, Marginal, and Excluded Populations

Nuffield College at the University of Oxford, in partnership with UNICEF, is delighted to host the 2nd International Conference on Hard-to-Reach Populations: Applied Research and Data Collection Methods with Hidden, Marginal, and Excluded Populations on Thursday, 21st to Friday, 22nd August 2025, at Nuffield College, Oxford, UK.

We welcome submissions from international academics, researchers, policymakers, activists, practitioners, early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and other underrepresented groups in academic conferences.

Conference Themes and Objectives

The conference will focus on promoting robust qualitative and quantitative research and data collection methods for hidden, marginal, and excluded populations and explore the latest advancements in defining methodological strategies for data collection and analysis.

  • Advanced and basic data collection, estimation, and sampling techniques
  • Innovation and use of technology in reaching marginalized populations
  • Participatory research methods
  • Combining qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Ethical considerations for conducting research with marginalized populations

Proposed Panels

  • Innovations in Data Collection and Sampling Hard-to-Reach Populations
  • Estimating the Magnitude: Advanced Techniques for Estimating Hidden Populations
  • Ethical Challenges in Researching Vulnerable Populations
  • Mixed-Methods Approaches: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Research
  • Technology and Innovation in Data Collection
  • Participatory Research Methods: Giving Voice to Marginalized Communities
  • Applying Research to Policy and Practice

Participants are encouraged to propose new panel ideas. Submit a title and a brief description of the panel theme, including suggestions for at least three different papers.

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: 10 May 2025
  • Decision date: 30th May 2025

Submission Guidelines

Please submit a title not exceeding 50 words and an abstract of approximately 180 words. Detail the methodology used, highlight challenges encountered, and discuss ethical considerations.

Submissions must be made through the following link: bit.ly/H2R2025.


Submit Abstract

for information: Melanie Sawers at melanie.sawers@nuffield.ox.ac.uk

Training Course

The training course on Applied Research Methods with Hidden, Marginal, and Excluded Populations will take place in the days leading up to the conference, from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 August 2025

Convenors:

  • Ray Duch (University of Oxford)
  • Andrea Rossi (UNICEF)

in collaboration with