Call for Participation

The European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT) is an organisation that serves the growing community of people interested in MT and translation tools, including translators, users, developers, and researchers of this increasingly viable technology.

As part of its commitment to promote research, development and awareness about translation technologies, and to promote inclusivity in our community, the EAMT opens a call for a small number of bursaries to support attendees with disabilities, in attending the 26th Annual Conference of the European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT2026) being held in Tilburg, the Netherlands, from June 15th to June 18th 2026.

Purpose of the Call

This call is dedicated to support MT students, researchers or translators with disabilities in best participating at the EAMT 2026 conference. It covers support like the hire of sign language interpreters or guides for blind people. It does not cover registration or accommodation costs and it is dedicated to participants working or studying in European, Middle-Eastern or African countries.

All applications will be screened by EAMT executive committee members.

Application information

Eligibility requirements

In order to qualify for this call, the individual must be a researcher, student or translator working in the field of Machine Translation, with a diagnosed disability. The support is only available to individuals working or studying in European, Middle-Eastern or African countries. We will also give priority to people with accepted papers in the main conference.

Selection criteria

• The selection will be made based on the information submitted to the provided Google Forms (link below).
• One of the fields in the form is a “motivation letter”, where you should describe your motivation for attending the EAMT 2026 conference and explain why you need EAMT support (e.g. hiring sign language interpreters, hiring a guide for a blind person, support the transport of service dogs, etc). Please note that this bursary does not cover registration or accommodation costs.
• You should also add the estimated cost for the support (if known).
• You should also submit a CV, highlighting your years of experience and your experience working with MT.
• For students: you should also submit an official proof of student status, signed by your University.
• Please DO NOT add medical documents.
• Please note that the support needed can be tailored to your specific disability. Therefore, you can apply with your proposal.

Bursaries

EAMT anticipates funding several applications. Selected participants will be announced on the 8th of May 2026. The level of support will be decided based on your request and associated costs. EAMT anticipates that it may partially fund bursaries.

Contact for enquiries

Carolina Scarton

EAMT EC member

e-mail: c.scarton@sheffield.ac.uk

Applications

Candidates should submit their applications via a Google Form: https://forms.gle/oX4KLUjUg4NeEjQN9

Important Dates

• Circulation of the Call: April 23rd, 2026
• Submission deadline for applications: May 4th, 2026, 23:59 CEST
• Notification: May 8th, 2026

Additional provisions

• Only complete applications will be reviewed.
• All information submitted with applications will be regarded as confidential and will only be used in the context of this call.

No obligation to award the bursaries

The EAMT shall be under no obligation to fund the applications pursuant to this call for participation. EAMT shall not be liable for any compensation with respect to candidates whose applications have not been approved. Nor shall it be liable in the event of it deciding not to award the bursaries.