The Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong is pleased to announce that the 4th International Summer School and Symposium for Junior Researchers (InSuDoc 2026) will take place from June 2-4, 2026 in Hong Kong.
InSuDoc 2026 brings together international, regional, and local doctoral students and early-career researchers – including post-doctoral fellows, master students, and research assistants – in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED), and related disciplines such as Developmental Psychology, Child Development, and Special Needs Education.
The summer school offers a unique platform to enhance your research skills, gain insights from leading ECED researchers and editors, and prepare for successful publication. Renowned scholars – Prof Marek Tesar (The University of Melbourne, Australia), Prof Beth O’Brien (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), Prof Montserrat Castelló (Universitat Ramon Llull, Spain), and Dr Tao Sisi (The Education University of Hong Kong) – will lead specialised workshops to foster your academic growth.
This year’s theme, “Developing Skills in Bridging Theory and Practice in Child Development and Family Studies,” underscores the importance of practical application and interdisciplinary understanding. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research and receive constructive feedback from peers and experts, and expand their professional network.
Beyond academic activities, InSuDoc 2026 emphasises networking, collaboration, and friendship-building through social events to enrich your overall experience, and special to this year, each participant will receive “Edu the ECE Monkey” as a souvenir.
Application Details:
Application Fee: HKD$1,300
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Learn more and apply*: https://insudoc-eduhk.com/
*The event will be conducted in English; presenting at the symposium is not compulsory to participate in the event
We welcome all old and new participants back to Hong Kong for an inspiring and career-advancing experience! Join us for a memorable time of learning and growing as academics and researchers!
