[Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence](https://aiic.org/index.html)

November 2026 | December 2026

Up to CHF 20,000 per project; may be distributed among several projects.

Supports innovative research advancing conference interpreting, with emphasis on technology, remote interpreting, and evolving professional roles.

--- ## Description The AIIC Research Grant is designed to foster collaboration between the Interpreting Studies community and the Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence (AIIC). Its primary aim is to commission and support research studies that address current challenges and opportunities in the field of conference interpreting. The grant particularly encourages projects that explore remote simultaneous interpreting, the impact of AI and machine interpreting tools, and the evolving role of interpreters in the 21st century. Research supported by this grant should be innovative, rigorously designed, and directly relevant to the practice and profession of conference interpreting. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected) - December 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to CHF 20,000 per project. - The total grant may be distributed among several research projects. - Successful applicants must provide a detailed budget; collaborative funding from other sources is encouraged. --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers at all career stages, including: - Master's or PhD students - Early-career researchers - Established academics - Applicants may be affiliated with institutions or apply independently. - Collaborative and multi-institutional projects are welcome. - All applicants must demonstrate the capacity to complete the proposed research (CV, track record, and evidence of timely completion of past projects required). --- ## Application Process - Complete the official application form, detailing: - Project title and summary (aims, methods, timeframe, outputs) - Applicant and co-investigator information, including CVs - Relevance to AIIC’s research priorities - Detailed budget and justification - Disclosure of other sources of support (current and pending) - Statement on ethical approval (if required) - Submit the application to the AIIC Secretariat or Research Committee via email (see Contact Information section). - Successful applicants will be notified within 8–10 weeks of the deadline. - Grantees must provide progress reports every six months and a final report with financial acquittal. --- ## Additional Information - Research topics of particular interest include: - Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) and Distance Interpreting (DI): modalities, technology, cognitive aspects, ethics, equipment. - Computer-Assisted Interpreting (CAI) tools, AI, and machine interpreting: speech-to-text, terminology management, glossary builders. - The evolving role of the conference interpreter: professional identity, impact of technological change, training, ethics. - Projects requiring ethical approval must provide documentation prior to fund disbursement. - AIIC funding must be acknowledged in all resulting publications and reports. --- ## External Links - [AIIC Research Grant Application Form (PDF)](https://aiic.org/uploaded/web/AIIC-research-grant_24-09-20.pdf) - [AIIC Research Grant Call and Application Form 2025 (PDF)](https://members.aiic.org/document/13558/AIIC-%20Grant_Call_and_Application_Form_2025.pdf) - [Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence (AIIC) Homepage](https://aiic.org/index.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@aiic.org](mailto:info@aiic.org) | | Alternate Email | [contact@aiic-france.fr](mailto:contact@aiic-france.fr) | | Phone | +33 (0)6 59 08 28 62 | | Funder Address | 1 rue Favart, 75002 Paris, France | | Contact Page | [AIIC Who We Are](https://aiic.fr/qui-nous-sommes/) |

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