Call for Papers

Our invited speakers have been asked to address the issue of types of evidence in historical linguistics according to the brief on the main symposium page. While we particularly encourage abstracts for regular talks and posters that engage with the key symposium questions, we also welcome abstracts on any topic in historical linguistics, including all language specialisms and sub-disciplines.

Abstract submissions

Please submit abstracts of up to 400 words (excluding references) via the EasyAbs link below (deadline: 31 July 2026). Submissions will be subjected to a double-blind peer-review process. Please make sure that submitted files (.doc, .pdf, .txt, or .odt) are fully anonymised.

The EasyAbs abstract submission page for the symposium is here.

Notification of acceptance will be sent out by the end of August.

No more than one individual and one co-authored paper (or two co-authored papers) will be accepted per participant.

Paper format

Presentation slots for regular (non-invited) talks will be 30 minutes (20-minute talk + 10-minute discussion).

Posters are also central to the Symposium, with dedicated slots for presentation and discussion.

If accepted, your submission may be offered a slot for either a poster or a talk.

The language of the conference is English.

Please direct any enquiries to: amc-sympo@mlist.is.ed.ac.uk.