Emerging Scholar Awards


A small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given to outstanding early-career scholars or graduate students each year. The Award offers complimentary registration and Network Membership. It provides a robust professional development opportunity for early career academics to meet experts in the field, interact with colleagues from other parts of the world, and create networks and lasting connections.

We have two kinds of Emerging Scholars -- In-Person and Online Only. Across all formats, Emerging Scholars play a critical role in the conference by leading discussions and chairing parallel sessions and are offered a publication pathway for their research. This way, we can provide maximum exposure for this selected group of researchers.

To apply, follow the link below. You may also view further instructions by selecting our "Step-By-Step Guide."

Early Deadline: 27 October 2025
Final Deadline: 24 February 2026

In Their Words

I’m so grateful to have been selected as one of the online Emerging Scholars, which gave me the opportunity to participate in the conference from afar. It was a privilege to connect with other researchers, have thought-provoking conversations with them through online talking circles and discussion boards, and share my work in such a welcoming and interdisciplinary environment."

Melanie Hyo-In Han, 2025 Awardee

I was honoured to be part of the Emerging Scholars and had the opportunity to interact with many of my peers and senior scholars from different academic institutions around the world at the conference. The experience was invaluable and helpful to my academic development."

Jun Zhang, 2023 Awardee

I appreciated the chance to engage with scholars coming from similar fields and give them my thoughts. It also helped with my research."

Xinming Xia, 2023 Awardee