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, the EAMT opens a call for a small number of bursaries to support translators and Translation Studies’ students. The 26th Annual Conference of the European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT2026) will be held in Tilburg, the Netherlands, from June 15th to June 18th 2026.

Purpose of the Call

This call is dedicated to support translators and Translation Studies’ students, working or studying in European, Middle-Eastern or African countries, who do not have funds to attend the conference.

The EAMT particularly encourages applications from early-career translators, freelance translators, and students.

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 professional translator or enrolled in a Master or PhD course in Translation Studies. The support is only available to individuals working or studying in European, Middle-Eastern or African countries. Priority will be given to early-career translators, freelance translators, and students, as well as to applicants with accepted papers at 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 do not have other funds to sponsor your attendance.
• You should also submit a CV, highlighting your years of experience in the translation area and your experience working with MT.
• For students: you should also submit an official proof of student status, signed by your University.

Bursaries

EAMT anticipates funding several applications. Selected participants will be announced on 8th of May 2026 and will receive complimentary membership in the EAMT for 2026, free registration for the full EAMT 2026 conference (including the workshop day) and paid accommodation in Tilburg.

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/UPDrPvt1qbLpoUxw6

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.