Overview
The 3rd International Workshop on Natural Scientific Language Processing (NSLP 2026) is set to take place on May 12, 2026, in Palma, Mallorca, Spain, co-located with LREC 2026. This workshop aims to address the pressing challenges in the field of Natural Scientific Language Processing, bringing together researchers to discuss advancements and solutions.
Background & Relevance
The field of Natural Scientific Language Processing (NSLP) has gained significant traction due to the exponential growth of scientific publications. As the volume of scholarly articles increases, the need for effective systems to manage and extract information from these texts becomes critical. Current challenges include the prevalence of unstructured formats, which complicate the extraction of relevant scientific data. NSLP seeks to develop methodologies that convert unstructured information into structured formats, facilitating better access and usability of scientific knowledge.
Key Details
- Workshop Date: 12 May 2026
- Location: Palma, Mallorca, Spain
- Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 13 March 2026
- Camera-Ready Submission: 30 March 2026
- Website: NSLP 2026
Eligibility & Participation
The workshop invites contributions from researchers at all levels, particularly encouraging submissions from junior researchers and students. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field and contribute to discussions on NSLP and related topics.
Submission or Application Guidelines
Submissions are welcomed in the following formats:
– Regular long papers (up to 8 pages, excluding references and appendix)
– Short papers and position papers (up to 4 pages, excluding references and appendix)
Papers must be submitted anonymously, adhering to the LREC 2026 formatting guidelines. An optional appendix of up to 2 pages may be included, but it will not be reviewed mandatorily. All submissions should be made via the START (Softconf) platform, with more details to be provided soon. Note that submissions must not be under review elsewhere or previously published.
More Information
NSLP 2026 will feature keynote presentations from prominent figures in the field, including Iryna Gurevych from TU Darmstadt and Yufang Hou from ITU Austria. The workshop will also include three shared tasks focusing on critical areas such as scientific fact-checking, visual question answering, and software mention detection, which are essential for advancing the capabilities of NLP in scientific contexts.
Conclusion
NSLP 2026 presents a unique opportunity for researchers to engage with cutting-edge topics in Natural Scientific Language Processing. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their work, participate in discussions, and contribute to the advancement of this vital field. For more details, visit the workshop website and prepare to join the community in Mallorca in May 2026.
Category: Conferences & Workshops
Tags: nslp, natural language processing, scientific language processing, climate check, visual question answering, software mention detection, research knowledge graphs, information extraction, machine learning, AI, LREC, multimodal AI, scholarly communication
