Full Papers
Original research contributions with substantial technical depth and evaluation.
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NLP4PI 2026
5th Workshop on NLP for Positive Impact ARR Commitment
NLP4PI 2026 is a workshop affiliated with EMNLP 2026 that focuses on leveraging natural language processing to create positive societal impact. It welcomes research that addresses real-world challenges in areas such as health, education, sustainability, and social equity through ethical and inclusive NLP techniques.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
August 2, 2026
AoE
Workshop timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
August 2, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise presentations of preliminary results, position papers, or case studies.
Demo Papers
Descriptions of working systems or tools with demonstrated positive societal impact.
Work-in-Progress
Early-stage research ideas or ongoing projects seeking feedback.
Research areas in scope
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Research Themes
NLP for health and well-beingNLP for education and accessibilityNLP for environmental sustainabilityNLP for social justice and equityNLP for disaster response and humanitarian aidNLP for civic engagement and democracyEthical and responsible NLPBias mitigation and fairness in NLPLow-resource and multilingual NLP for positive impactHuman-centered NLP design
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be anonymized for double-blind review.
- Full papers are limited to 8 pages, short papers to 4 pages, and demo/work-in-progress papers to 3 pages, not including references.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted during review.
- All submissions must include a statement on the use of AI tools in the research and writing process.
- Author lists and affiliations may not be changed after the submission deadline.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official workshop siteNLP for Positive ImpactCall for Papers 2026Previous WorkshopsACL 2025 WorkshopCall for Papers 2025
Last verified September 9, 2026