Important Dates:

  • Deadline for submission: 31 October 2026, 23:59, Lisbon time.
  • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026.

Submission Requirements: 

Submissions must be in PDF format and include:    
Abstract: Presented in English (500 words maximum, accompanied by 2–3 keywords).

Author Information:

  • Name(s)
  • Institutional affiliation (if any)
  • E-mail address
  • Short biography (up to 150 words)
  • A short list of selected publications, artistic works, or research outputs (up to 10 entries)
  • Indication of whether the applicant is currently a PhD student.

Abstracts and biographies should be submitted in publication-ready English.         
Submissions from students and early-career postdoctoral researchers are particularly encouraged.


Submission Process:              

All proposals must be submitted to the Sciencesconf management system.
The submission platform link will be available from 15 July 2026.

Paper Presentation Guidelines:

  • Each presentation will last 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for discussion.
  • Presentations must be given in English.
  • Standard presentation equipment will be available, including a video projector and stereo sound system. Participants are requested to bring any necessary adapters for HDMI, VGA, or audio connections.
  • A computer will be available in the conference rooms.

Publication Opportunities:      

Selected papers presented at NCMM2027 may be considered for publication in the Nova Contemporary Music Journal, dependent on the journal’s editorial and peer-review procedures.

Contact Information:              
For submission-related questions or further information, please contact: ncmm[at]fcsh.unl.pt