PRE-CONFERENCE FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS | 6 JULY 2026

ICAR9 Pre-Conference for Early Career Researchers will take place on 6 July 2026 at the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal.

This full-day event is aimed at PhD candidates, doctoral students, and early career scholars working in the field of adoption. It offers a unique opportunity to strengthen theoretical and scientific foundations, exploring innovative research methodologies, and building lasting connections within a growing international community of researchers.

The programme will include discussions on the future of adoption research, the use of AI tools in research, data analysis and networking opportunities.

This Pre-Conference aims to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for early career scholars to share insights, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of adoption research.