Call for Contributions

ECIR 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, and students to submit original, high-quality research in all areas of Information Retrieval. We welcome contributions covering fundamental theory, novel algorithms, practical applications, and interdisciplinary approaches that push the boundaries of the field.

With a strong focus on fostering early-career researchers, we particularly encourage submissions from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Join us to share your insights, discuss emerging challenges, and shape the future of Information Retrieval at ECIR 2026 in Delft!

Full Paper

Abstract Submission:  October 2, 2025
Full Paper Submission: October 9, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Short Paper

Abstract Submission: October 16, 2025
Short Paper Submission: October 23, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Workshop

Proposals Submission: September 12, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications for Workshop Proposals: October 17, 2025

Demo

Demo Submission: November 3, 2025,
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Reproducibility

Abstract Submission: October 16, 2025
Reproducibility Paper Submission: October 23, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications for Reproducibility Papers: December 16, 2025

"IR for Good"

Abstract Submission: October 30, 2025
"IR for Good" Paper Submission: November 6, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Tutorial

Tutorial Submission: November 6, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Doctoral Consortium

Abstract Submission: October 30, 2025
Doctoral Consortium Paper Submission: November 13, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025

Industry Day

Proposals Submission: November 13, 2025
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 16, 2025