Full papers
Original research contributions presenting substantial findings or theoretical advances.
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SOIS 2026
Summer of Independent Scholarship, Ronin Institute
SOIS 2026 is a conference organized by the Ronin Institute that brings together researchers interested in open, inclusive, and non-traditional models of scholarly communication. It focuses on innovative approaches to research, publishing, and academic collaboration outside conventional institutional frameworks.
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short papers
Concise presentations of emerging ideas, work-in-progress, or position statements.
Journal track
Submissions intended for consideration in a companion open-access journal.
Research areas in scope
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Research Topics
Open scholarshipAlternative academic publishingDecentralized research networksNon-traditional career paths in academiaScholarly communication reformInterdisciplinary research practicesCommunity-based researchOpen access and open dataAcademic labor and equityDigital tools for research collaboration
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions are double-blind reviewed.
- All papers must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
- Authors must include a statement on the use of AI tools in research and writing.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026