We are honored to welcome you to the 41st Narrative Conference of the International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN) in Aarhus from 4-6 June 2026. The Narrative Conference is an annual event that has been held at sites across the US, Canada, and Europe since 1986 and brings together scholars from all around the world who share an interest in the study of narrative.

The 2026 Narrative Conference is hosted by Narrative Research Lab & Centre for Fictionality Studies, Aarhus University.

All participants must register to become a member of the International Society for the Study of Narrative (ISSN)

A limited number of travel grants will be available to support participation in the conference. These grants are intended primarily for graduate students and early career scholars who would otherwise face significant financial barriers to attending, particularly those traveling long distances to Aarhus. Applicants are asked to submit a brief statement (max. 150–200 words) indicating their current academic position, the funding available to them from their home institution (if any), and how travel support would be necessary for their participation in the conference. Given the limited funds available, priority will normally be given to applicants with no or limited access to institutional funding and to those traveling from outside Europe. Please note that we regret that we will not be able to support all applicants and that applicants are encouraged to seek funding from their home institutions before applying. The application deadline is 25/3 2026.