EUNES — the European Network of Emerging Scholars — invites early- and mid-career researchers to join the Research Escalator Session (RES) at the EUPRERA 27th Annual Congress, to be held at the University of Málaga, Spain, from 16 to 19 September 2026.
The EUNES Research Escalator is a dedicated session designed to support scholars at pivotal stages of their academic journey. Whether you are developing a work-in-progress project, advancing a PhD, or exploring a new research idea, the Research Escalator offers a structured and collegial environment in which to present your work and receive meaningful, constructive feedback from both senior respondents and peers.
The session will take place on Friday afternoon, 18 September 2026, as part of the congress programme. Over the years, the RES format has earned consistent recognition from participants for its collaborative spirit and its practical value in helping researchers move their work toward publication.
Why Participate?
The Research Escalator is built around three core benefits for participating scholars. First, it provides direct, actionable guidance: pitching your work-in-progress to an audience of respondents and peers generates the kind of critical yet supportive input that can meaningfully accelerate a research project. Second, it is an exceptional networking opportunity, connecting you with fellow scholars who share your interests in public relations and strategic communication, and opening the door to lasting academic collaborations. Third, it fosters a culture of mutual learning — the exchange of ideas across different methodological traditions and career stages consistently generates new perspectives that participants carry forward into their own work.
The EUNES Research Escalator welcomes empirical, theoretical, and methodological contributions. Researchers from all career stages, affiliations, and geographic locations are encouraged to apply. In cases of high demand, preference will be given to early- and mid-career researchers.
How to Apply
Interested scholars should submit an extended abstract of 500 to 1,000 words (excluding references) through the official congress submission platform at conftool.net/euprera2026. Abstracts may address any topic within public relations and strategic communication, regardless of methodological approach.
Key Dates
21 June 2026Deadline for extended abstract submission via ConfTool
6 July 2026Decision on submission communicated to authors
10 August 2026Assignment of extended abstracts for in-depth review
18 September 2026Research Escalator Session — Friday afternoon, Málaga
About EUNES and EUPRERA
EUNES — the European Network of Emerging Scholars — is a network within EUPRERA (European Public Relations Education and Research Association) dedicated to fostering the development of early- and mid-career academics in public relations and strategic communication. Through initiatives such as the Research Escalator, EUNES works to build an inclusive and supportive scholarly community across Europe and beyond. https://euprera.org/eunes
El Congreso Anual de EUPRERA es uno de los principales encuentros académicos en el ámbito de las relaciones públicas y la gestión de la comunicación en Europa. La 27ª edición reunirá a académicos y profesionales de todo el mundo en la Universidad de Málaga del 16 al 19 de septiembre de 2026.
