Call for Papers

We invite proposals for the following types of contributions:

  • Individual papers (20-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)
  • Posters
  • Doctoral Workshop papers (15-minute presentation + 10-minute discussion)

Submissions are welcome in all areas of second, foreign, or additional language acquisition, as well as bilingualism and multilingualism. We encourage proposals that advance theoretical, empirical, methodological, or applied perspectives.

Language policy | The working language of the conference is English. Presentations in other European languages are also welcome.

Presenter policy | Each participant may appear as the first author and presenter of only one presentation, whether in the main conference or the doctoral workshop.

How to submit your abstract:

  • Submission portal opens: September 26, 2025
  • Submission platform: SoftConf (account creation required)
  • Abstract length: Maximum 500 words (excluding references)
  • Submission deadline: December 5, 2025
  • All submissions will undergo anonymous peer review by at least two members of the Scientific Committee.

How your abstract will be evaluated:

  • Research design quality
  • Clarity and organization of the abstract
  • Originality and potential contribution to the field
  • Evidence of good scientific practice (e.g., data sharing, preregistration)

Doctoral students can apply for stipends (deadline: December 5, 2025).

Doctoral Workshop

Date | June 24, 2026 (morning)

The EuroSLA 35 Doctoral Workshop offers a platform for PhD students to present their ongoing research in a supportive environment and receive constructive feedback from experienced researchers in the field.

Presentations can cover any aspect of second, foreign, or additional language acquisition, bilingualism, or multilingualism, including theoretical, empirical, methodological, or applied work. The workshop is particularly valuable for students seeking feedback on work in progress, such as dissertation studies, pilot projects, or developing research proposals.

Format

  • 15-minute presentation by the doctoral student
  • 10-minute discussion led by a senior researcher and open to workshop participants

The Doctoral Workshop also serves as a space for networking, mentoring, and discussing future research directions within the EuroSLA community.

Junior Researcher LAB Award

The journal Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism (LAB) will present the Junior Researcher LAB Award to the most promising PhD project selected for presentation at the EuroSLA 35 Doctoral Workshop.

The award recognizes outstanding doctoral research in the field of bilingualism and second language acquisition.

The recipient of the Junior Researcher LAB Award will receive a €300 prize.

Details about the award and application procedure will be provided in due course.

Student Stipends

A limited number of student stipends are available for participants enrolled in Master’s or Doctoral programs to support attendance at EuroSLA 35.

How to apply

Students must provide the following:

  • Full name, institution, and institutional address
  • Official confirmation of current student status
  • A statement from a supervisor or Head of Department confirming that the institution cannot fully cover conference-related expenses

Submission instructions:

  • Applications must be sent via email to eurosla35@fcsh.unl.pt
  • Subject header: Student stipend application [Your Name]
  • The application deadline is December 5, 2025.

Note: Previous recipients of a EuroSLA stipend are not eligible to re-apply.

Scientific Committee

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