EUNES invites early- and mid-career scholars to participate in the EUNES Research Escalator Session (RES) at the upcoming EUPRERA 27th Annual Congress, hosted by the University of Málaga, Spain, from September 16 to 19th, 2026. The session will take place on Friday afternoon, September 18th, 2026.

What is RES?

The EUNES Research Escalator provides an invaluable opportunity to present your work-in-progress project, your ongoing PhD project, or your research idea and receive constructive feedback and support. This format has been highly appreciated in previous years, offering a collaborative and enriching experience for scholars in public relations and strategic communication.

Why you should participate

  • Pitch your work-in-progress and receive constructive guidance from both respondents and peers to gain new perspectives and constructive input to enhance your research and move towards publication.
  • Build your network and connect with fellow scholars who share your passion and vision. Cultivate meaningful collaborations that drive impactful outcomes.
  • Engage in enriching discussions with peers and gain new insights that enhance your research trajectory. At EUNES, we believe in the power of mutual learning and collaboration.

Whether your research is empirical, theoretical, or methodological, our inclusive community welcomes scholars from diverse backgrounds, affiliations, and locations within public relations and strategic communication. Researchers at all career stages are encouraged to apply. In case of high demand, preference is given to submissions from early- and mid-career researchers.

How to apply

Submit an extended abstract (500–1,000 words, ref. excluded) via https://www.conftool.net/euprera2026/.

Key dates

  • June 21st, 2026: Deadline for extended abstract submission via ConfTool
  • July 6th, 2026: Decision on submission
  • August 10th, 2026: Assignment of extended abstracts for in-depth review

We look forward to welcoming you aboard the EUNES Research Escalator! For more information about EUNES, visit our website: https://euprera.org/eunes

Connect with us on LinkedIn on our public page and our discussion group.

The European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES) is an EUPRERA network that supports early- and mid-career scholars in public relations and strategic communication.