APAIE 2027

Conference and Exhibition

Humanity in the AI age: engaging Asia-Pacific perspectives

21–25 March 2027 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Academic Research Paper Submissions

Please note: This page is for Academic Research Paper Submissions for Emerging Scholars. For all other proposal types please submit through the Proposal Submissions page.

In 2027, APAIE will again be inviting researchers to submit research papers for consideration.

It is part of APAIE’s goals to develop:

a research stream for presentations at APAIE conferences,
a community of International Education Researchers in the Asia-Pacific region, who are interested in conducting research in the region,
 a group of experts to assist with the review papers for APAIE conference presentations.

Accepted papers will be published as part of the APAIE Research Papers Conference Proceedings (See papers from previous years). We encourage authors to review previous years’ papers as a guide when preparing their submission.

In addition, papers will be forwarded to leading partner journals such as the Journal of Studies in International Education, Transitions: Journal of Transient Migrants, and Journal of Global Higher Education for further publication (with additional content).

Emerging Scholars i.e. Doctoral Candidates and Early Career Researchers (ECR) who have completed their Doctoral Degree in the last 5 years are encouraged to submit their work.  

All details you need to submit your research abstract are outlined on this page. Ensure you have your chance to present your work at APAIE 2027 and submit before the deadline: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 23:59 hours AEST.

Key Dates

Submissions

General Proposal Submission:
24 April – 24 June 2026

Academic Research Abstract Submission:
24 April – 3 June 2026
Academic Research Full Paper Submission (for accepted abstracts):
12 August 2026
Academic Research Revised Full Paper Submission (incorporating reviewer feedback):
12 November 2026

Registration

Early bird open: from mid-September 2026
Early bird close: 12 January 2027
Standard open: 13 January 2027
Standard close: 20 March 2027
Late open: 21 March 2027

APAIE 2027 Conference & Exhibition

Pre-conference workshops: 21 March 2027
APAIE 2027 Kuala Lumpur: 21 – 25 March 2027
Post-conference campus tours: 25 March 2027

Submissions

Proposal submission: 24 April – 24 June 2026
Research submission: 24 April – 3 June 2026
Pre-conf workshop submission: 24 April – 3 June 2026

Registration

Early bird open: from mid-Sepember 2026
Early bird close: 12 January 2027
Standard open: 13 January 2027
Standard close: 20 March 2027
Late open: 21 March 2027

On this page you can find:

Submissions Overview
Key Elements
Research Tracks
Paper Categories
Further questions

Submissions Overview


When	As part of the concurrent session program, scheduled across the conference days, 22-24 March 2027.
Where	Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Moderators	APAIE will provide moderators. Do not include a moderator/facilitator in your submission.
Registration	Research Paper presenters are entitled to register at the speaker rate.
Key details	Detailed information regarding Academic Research Papers is outlined further down this page.
Submission templates	Abstract: no formal template Full paper: use of formal template is mandatory Download full paper template

Key Elements

The Academic Research Paper submission process is a rigorous academic process and it is important to understand the below key elements and wider guidelines before submitting your work.

Research Paper submissions will comprise of a two step process:

1. Abstract submission (no more than 250 words in length)
2. Full paper submission

Research Paper submissions must utilise the provided full paper template.
Research Papers will be subject to a double-blind review by a panel of peer researchers.
Accepted Research Papers will be part of the official APAIE 2027 program, APAIE Conference Proceedings and considered for leading Journals in related areas.
Research Papers can be submitted either as Research in Progress or Full Research papers.

Academic Research Paper Timeline

Academic Research Abstract Submission: 24 April – 3 June 2026
Academic Research Abstract Notification: late June
Academic Research Full Paper Submission (for accepted abstracts): July – 12 August 2026
Academic Research Full Paper Notification: late September
Academic Research Revised Full Paper Submission (incorporating reviewer feedback): October – 12 November 2026
Academic Research Revised Full Paper Notification: mid-December

Research Tracks

Academic Research Papers can be submitted under the following Research Tracks of International Education:

AI and International Education in the Asia-Pacific Region – Focusing on the impact and use of AI in International Education in the Asia-Pacific Region
Inequalities and Opportunities for International Education in the Asia-Pacific Region – Research that examines and critically discuss any inequalities and opportunities for change in the Region
Transnational Education – Research that focuses on the transnational education models in the Asia Pacific Region.
International Student Experience – Focusing on the International Student Experiences, including digital experiences of students (with a particular focus on Asia, Latin America and Pacific Islands).
Internationalisation of Curriculum – Research exploring the internationalisation of curriculum in Higher Education, and Internationalisation at Home. This also includes research on aspects of digital and online international education.
International Education Policies – Focusing on the International Education Policies in Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Latin America.
Student Mobility – Research on student mobility programs across Asia-Pacific, including virtual mobility, COIL, short-term and longer term mobility, and international internships.

Paper Categories

Two types of Research Papers are available:

Research in Progress Paper: include conceptual papers, literature reviews and proposition development papers of high quality and aim to provide contributions to the field of research. These papers are required to be 4,000 words, including Title, Abstract and References.
Full Research Paper: include papers that report on full research projects which include clear results, discussions, and implications that provide a significant contribution to the field. These papers are required to be 6,000 words, including Title, Abstract and References.

Further questions

If you have any questions regarding proposal submissions, please contact the APAIE Program Manager, program@apaie.net