Call for Papers

14th International Conference
on Austroasiatic Linguistics
(ICAAL 14)

November 27–29, 2026

Hosted by:
Faculty of Foreign Languages,
Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam


ICAAL is the principal regular meeting for presenting and discussing research on Austroasiatic languages and linguistics. The Faculty of Foreign Languages at Nguyen Tat Thanh University invites interested scholars to submit abstracts for the 14th International Conference on Austroasiatic Linguistics (ICAAL 14).

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual presentations and participation. We look forward to a lively exchange of ideas in this forum.

We welcome submissions on Austroasiatic language topics, including but not limited to:

  • Language documentation and description
  • Semantics and pragmatics
  • Syntax and morphology
  • Typology
  • Historical linguistics
  • Language contact
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Language revitalization
  • Computational methods in AA linguistic research and language education

Proposals for special panels or workshop sessions will be considered.


Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts must fit on one A4-sized page in 11-point Times New Roman font, 2.5cm margins (including references and figures).

  • Please submit abstracts to: [email protected]
  • Submit as both DOCX and PDF file with author name(s) and affiliation(s) removed.
  • In the email please include the names, email addresses and affiliations of the primary and secondary authors. The primary author will be the contact for organisational purposes.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2026
Notification of acceptance: August 30, 2026
Conference dates: November 27–29, 2026

For more information, email [email protected]