Call for Papers

Welcome to the official website of the 6th Global Conference on Education and Research (GLOCER 2026), which will be held on August 4-6, 2026, virtually. Proudly organized and sponsored by Virscend University, this prestigious event continues its tradition of excellence for the sixth time. For more information, please see our previous conferences here.

GLOCER Conference is dedicated to bringing together a vibrant community of researchers, scientists, scholars, and students to exchange groundbreaking ideas, share their latest research findings, and discuss the future of Global Education and Research. Engage in stimulating discussions on practical challenges and innovative solutions in a collaborative and inspiring environment.

The official language of the conference is English, ensuring a global exchange of ideas. We warmly invite and encourage prospective authors to submit their original research (not previously submitted, published, or under consideration elsewhere). Distinguished experts in the field will rigorously review all submissions through a double-blind process.

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Conference Themes

  • Adult Education
    • Adult Development, Adult Learning, Continuing Education, Learning Styles, Literacy, Professional Development, Self-directed Learning
  • Curriculum and Instruction Development
    • Teacher Education, Trainers
  • Education in Other Specialties
    • Career and Workforce, Hospitality and Tourism, Medical Education, Military Education, Public Service Agencies, Religious Education
  • Educational Technology
    • Digital Competencies, Digital Games-based Learning, Digital Learning, Distance Education, E-learning, Online Learning, Virtual Reality
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Applied Linguistics, Bilingual, ESOL, TEFL, TESOL
  • Global Competence 
    • Cultural Differences in Education, Intercultural Competencies, Indigenous Education, Sustainability
  • Higher Education & Educational Leadership
    • 4-year Colleges and Universities, Community College
  • Human Resource Development
    • Curriculum and Instruction, Metrics Development (measuring, tracking, reporting), Needs Assessment, Outcome Measurement, Professional Development
  • Inclusive Education
    • Autism, Applied Behavior, Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gender, Gifted Education, LGBTQ, Race/Ethnicity, SES/Class, Special Education
  • International Education
    • Global Initiatives, International Students, Study Abroad
  • Pre K-12
    • Art Education, Child Development, Children’s Health, Early Childhood, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, Language Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Pre-K, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Writing & Reading Education
  • Research Methods in Education
    • Assessment, Action Research, Critical Analysis, Focus Group, Measurement, Qualitative & Quantitative Research
  • Creative Art and Education
    • Art Education, Creative Art, Drama, and Education

Important Dates:

Abstract/Paper Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: Rolling

Conference Dates: August 4-6, 2026

Submission Categories:

To ensure smooth processing, all documents should only be submitted in Word document (.doc or .docx) formats. 

  1. Abstract should be between 500-1,000 words
  2. Full papers are 6,000 words maximum
  3. Extended abstracts are 1,500 words maximum

Paper Submission:

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION, INCLUDING “NAME, UNIVERSITY, AFFILIATION, CONTACT ADDRESS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, FUNDING RESOURCES, ETC.” IN THE “SUBMISSION” DOCUMENT. THIS CONFERENCE USES A DOUBLE-BLIND PEER REVIEW PROCESS.

Best Paper Selection Rules:

  1. Best papers will be selected only from full papers (Should be minimum 3,000 words excluding reference list and appendices if applicable, but NOT exceeding 6,000 words including tables, figures, reference list, and appendices if applicable)
  2. The papers that were nominated by the reviewers will be sent to the best paper selection committee. Based on the committee’s decision, the authors will be informed.
  3. The author or at least one co-author must attend and present the selected paper.
  4. The selected papers may be considered to be published in the Journal of Global Education and Research (JGER)

Publication Options:

There will be four publication options at the GLOCER Conference:

  1. Journal of Global Education and Research Article*: Authors of papers selected as Best Papers will be offered the opportunity to fast-track their submissions to the Journal of Global Education and Research (JGER), which is an open-access journal published by the University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing. These papers will undergo a fast-track review process by the JGER reviewers and editors, but publication is not guaranteed.
  2. Advances in Global Education and Research Book Chapter*: Authors who submitted full papers to the GLOCER conference have the option to publish their full papers in the ISBN open-access book published by the University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing. Please see the previous four book volumes here.
  3. Conference Proceedings Publication*: All authors who submit a manuscript under any submission category to the GLOCER conference have the option to publish their 1-page abstracts in the GLOCER Conference Proceedings. Please take a look at the previous four conference proceedings here.
  4. No publication: Authors may opt for no publication at all.
  • *All manuscripts will be screened through Turnitin before publication. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% or any single source cited more than 2% (exceptions will be given to properly cited tables or scales) will NOT be published.
  • *Authors are allowed to publish their abstract in conference proceedings if they submit it to JGER or publish it as a book chapter.
  • *Authors who select to submit their manuscript to JGER are NOT allowed to publish their manuscript as a book chapter.
  • *Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the formatting guidelines. It is required to download our Word templates and use them for your manuscripts. Please read the guidelines carefully; all formatting specifications are explained in this document so you can prepare your manuscripts accordingly. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in your manuscript not being published.
  • *You do NOT need to format your manuscript until you receive an acceptance letter! Please click here to see the formatting guidelines. 

Conference Registration Fees: Registration

Important Notes:

  • After your submission is accepted, you are required to:
    (1) Send your abstract or completed full paper in the required conference format (Please click to see formatting guidelines here) 
    (2) Make your payment and register for the conference.
  • At least one of the authors must register for the conference; otherwise, the paper will not be scheduled for the conference program and published.
  • Please note that prospective attendees will be allowed to present a maximum of three research studies.

Join us at GLOCER 2026 and be part of a global movement driving the future of education and research!