The 23rd International Oral History Conference

Kraków Poland 2025

In 2025, the Polish Oral History Association hosted the 23rd International Oral History Association Conference in Kraków, Poland, from 16th to 19th September.

We encourage everyone to visit the official website to become familiar with the conference details.

Grant Application Form IOHA 2025

The deadline for the 2025 Grant application has passed (November 15, 2024)

For each international conference the IOHA is able to provide small grants for a limited number of participants. The IOHA Conference/Master Class Scholarship Fund aims to bring together international oral history scholars from inside and outside the academic realm, to continue building a unique global platform for professional exchange and comparative oral history inquiry.

IOHA Conference and Masterclass Grants take the form of financial support for travel costs, master classes fees or conference fees. The grant is a supplement; applicants are advised to start looking for funds from other sources as soon as they determine their intention to participate.

The IOHA Biennial Awards

IOHA recognizes outstanding contributions to oral history through three awards which celebrate excellence in multimedia projects, individual achievements, and scholarly publications.

These biennial awards highlight the transformative impact of oral history in research, education, and cultural preservation. For detailed submission guidelines and criteria, visit the links listed below.

Media Award (English, Spanish)
Honorary Award (English, Spanish)
Book Award (English, Spanish)

Past Conferences

The XXII IOHA Conference:
Oral History in a Digital and Audiovisual World
Rio de Janeiro

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