Cumulus PhD Network is launching a call for short papers, dedicated exclusively to PhD students, inviting them to share their doctoral research during the Cumulus Athens 2026 conference in a dynamic Pecha Kucha format (20 slides advancing automatically every 20 seconds).
The call is open to current PhD students only (excluding post-doctoral researchers). Submissions must be made individually, without the participation of supervisors, tutors or co-authors.
The PhD Network Track does not follow a specific topic and is not linked to one of the conference themes. It is intended for PhD students who wish to present their research and receive feedback from the Cumulus Network community in an engaging, live, multi-national setting. Authors should submit an abstract (maximum 500 words) and a short paper (maximum 2000 words) describing their research via the Cumulus Athens 2026 submission system.
Submitted proposals will undergo a double-blind peer review process prior to acceptance. Selected papers will be presented in one or more dedicated sessions during the conference and published in the Cumulus Athens 2026 conference proceedings. Presentations are strongly encouraged to take place in person; however, a limited number of online presentation slots will be made available to accommodate participants who are unable to travel to Athens.
Formatting and submission requirements are detailed on the Submission platform.
Cumulus PhD Network submission deadline: 28 February 2026, midnight.
Submission link: https://pcoconvin.eventsair.com/cumulus26/phd-network-submission
Conference website: https://cumulusathens2026.uniwa.gr/
