ICER 2026 – Special Session
Academic Career Development for Doctoral Students and Early-Career Researchers

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 17:00–18:00 Türkiye | 10:00–11:00 U.S. Eastern
Venue: Online (Zoom)

Opening Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akkaya – Rector, Bartın University

Speakers:

• Dr. Felice J. Levine – Executive Director Emerita, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yunus Eryaman – President, International Association of Educators (INASED)

Moderator: Dr. Mehmet Emrah Kuru – Secretary General, Educational Research Association (EAB)

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89999392160
Meeting ID: 899 9939 2160

Dear Educational Researchers,

The Educational Research Association (EAB) is pleased to announce the 18th International Congress of Educational Research (ICER 2026), which will be held on 26–28 October 2026 at Bartın University, Türkiye.

Since its establishment in 2009, ICER has become one of the leading international academic platforms for the presentation and discussion of contemporary educational research. The congress brings together scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and graduate students from diverse educational disciplines, providing a unique opportunity to share research findings, exchange ideas, establish academic networks, and develop international collaborations.

The official languages of the congress are English and Turkish. All submitted abstracts and papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant fields. Accepted submissions will be presented as either oral presentations or poster presentations.

Following the congress, full papers submitted within the designated deadlines will be published electronically in the ICER 2026 Proceedings Book (ISBN). Authors who prefer journal publication may submit their manuscripts to one of the academic journals supporting the congress. Papers accepted through the journals’ peer-review processes will be published in accordance with the publication policies and schedules of the respective journals.

We cordially invite researchers, academics, practitioners, and graduate students to participate in ICER 2026 and contribute to the advancement of educational research and practice.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bartın University in October 2026.

Congress Topics

• Disaster Education
• Bullying and Peer Victimization
• Nutrition and Education
• Computer Games and Education
• Educational Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Values Education
• Religious Education and Teaching
• Outdoor Education
• Educational Games and Game Design
• Educational Supervision
• Educational Finance
• Learning Environments
• Guidance and Counseling in Education
• Educational Policy
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technologies and Applications
• Professional Development of Educational Leaders
• Educational Administration and Leadership
• Education and Civil Society
• Education and Violence
• Ethics and Morality in Education
• Accreditation and Certification in Education
• Student Attendance and Absenteeism
• Equity and Equality in Education
• Best Practices in Education
• Educational Measurement and Evaluation
• Private Education and Independent Schools
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• The Future of Education
• Science Education
• Educational Transition Systems
• Inclusive Education
• Character and Values Education
• Türkiye Maarif Model
• Mathematics Education
• Vocational and Technical Education
• National Education Academy
• Mobile Learning and Educational Applications
• School–Family Partnerships
• Out-of-School Learning Environments
• School and Classroom Design
• School and Classroom Guidance
• Early Childhood Education
• Online Games and Their Effects
• Secondary Education
• Game-Based Learning
• Curriculum Studies
• Teacher Motivation
• Teacher Education
• Teachers’ Professional Development
• Teaching Profession Act
• Special Education
• Post-Pandemic Education
• Program Evaluation Studies
• Social Media and Education
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Primary Education
• Turkish Language Education
• Türkiye Century Maarif Model
• Distance Education and Emerging Challenges
• Video Platforms and Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Creativity and Arts Education
• Adult Education
• Higher Education
• Access to Higher Education
• Other Topics Related to Education