Linguistic Institutes
Background
Since 1928, the LSA has sponsored the Linguistic Institutes, unparalleled gatherings of top linguistics students and professionals from throughout the field and around the world. Once annual events, since 1987, the Institutes have taken place in odd-numbered summers. Held on a major university campus, the Institute brings together approximately 100 faculty and hundreds more students for a month-long program of courses, lectures, workshops, and social events. The LSA supports the Institutes with program ideation and planning, communications, funding for endowed professorships, lectureships, and fellowships to support student members to participate in the Institute. These four-week long summer institutes provide a unique opportunity for in-depth learning and topical engagement within the discipline, attracting faculty and students from across the globe.
Call for Linguistic Institute Wednesday Events and Co-located Conferences
Proposals are being accepted for Wednesday Events to take place on either June 30th, July 14th or July 21st 2027. We are particularly interested in tutorials on (popular or promising) software and methodologies, and professional development events, whether geared towards academic jobs or jobs beyond academia. Proposals can be submitted here, by October 15:
Wednesday Event Proposal Form - 2027 Summer Institute
Finally, proposals are also be accepted for Co-Located Conferences and Workshops. These can take place on weekends or Wednesdays. A room and space for posters will be provided. Proposals for co-located conferences can be submitted here, by December 1:
Co-Located Conference or Workshop Proposals - 2027 Summer Institute
Past Linguistic Institutes
Since 1928, Linguistics Institutes have provided defining moments in scholars' lives, and in the field.
Complete list of past Linguistic Institutes.