Frequently asked questions
Will the deadline for the call for contributions will be prolonged?
The deadline of 1 March 2026 cannot be further delayed due to the tight schedule. Please make sure that you submit your proposal in time.
When do I have to create an exposition in the Research Catalogue as part of my proposal?
You must create an exposition in the Research Catalogue only if you are submitting a proposal for a project presentation. All other formats can be proposed by completing the form on the SAR2026 website.
I have a user account at the Research Catalogue, but I forgot my password. What can I do?
Please go to: https://www.researchcatalogue.net/portal/forgotten-password and enter your email address you used when you created the account. You will receive further instructions by email.
What if I do not have access anymore to the email address that I used when I created the account?
If you need to reset your password on the Research Catalogue and do not have access to your email address used for registration, please contact: support@researchcatalogue.net
Will SAR or the Forum organisers cover my travel expenses, if my proposal is successful?
No, unfortunately this is not possible. The SAR conferences and fora on artistic research are academic conference formats. Usually, the institution of the presenter covers the costs for travel, accommodation and the conference fee.
What if I am not part of an academic institution?
We can offer a reduced participation fee of EUR 50 for researchers who are not employed or affiliated with an organisation or an institution of higher education in the arts.
Why do I have to pay the conference fee, although I am invited to make a presentation?
The Forum is an academic event whose costs are covered by registration fees. These fees are relatively low compared to academic conferences in other disciplines. However, we want to ensure that we do not exclude participants and presenters who do not have a permanent academic position or an institutional affiliation that would cover the cost of the conference fees by default or on special request. Therefore, the SAR conference operates with a reduced fee for participants who are individual SAR members without institutional affiliation and employment. To maintain this model, we rely on the solidarity of institutional representatives for non-institutional participants in addition to the financial commitment of the University of Galway as the host university.
How can I find out whether my institution is a member of SAR?
Please double-check if your institution is a member of SAR according to the list of institutional members. You may apply for membership in SAR through the membership application form.