2025 IT:U NLP Summer School
The 2025 IT:U NLP Summer School IT:U will take place on July 25–26 in Linz, Austria, just ahead of the flagship conference, the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), which will be held in Vienna from July 27 to August 1.
This two-day event will feature a rich program of invited talks, panel discussions, and hands-on tutorials led by distinguished experts participating in ACL 2025.
The summer school aims to bring together students, researchers, and NLP / AI practitioners from Austria and beyond to explore and exchange ideas around the latest advancements in natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI).
This interdisciplinary gathering offers a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking among emerging professionals and leading experts in the field.
Speakers
Summer School Program
*to be finalized
Registration
2025 IT:U NLP Summer School-Subsidy Program
We are pleased to offer financial assistance to students from low-resource backgrounds and to outstanding female students
Selected students will receive:
- Registration Fee Waiver – Full exemption from the summer school registration fee
- Accommodation Support – Vouchers to cover accommodation during the event
- Travel Reimbursement
Travel Reimbursement Guidelines
Participants eligible for travel reimbursement under the 2025 NLP Summer School IT:U Linz – Subsidy Program must follow the guidelines outlined below:
Train Travel
Reimbursable train travel includes:
- Travel from Vienna to Linz and back.
- Travel from your city of residence to Linz and back.
Important:
- You must take the most direct route.
- Only standard/economy class fares are eligible.
Local Transportation in Linz
- Public transportation costs (e.g., buses, trams) within Linz will be covered.
- Taxi costs will not be reimbursed under any circumstances.
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated based on the submitted materials and accompanying justifications. All submitted data will be kept confidential, and your privacy will be respected throughout the review process. Preference will be given to applicants from underrepresented groups with low resources, as well as outstanding female students presenting a paper at the ACL 2025 main conference or any associated workshops. Applicants are encouraged to include supporting documents, such as a cover letter, CV, proof of paper acceptance from ACL or its workshops, or a letter from a faculty advisor explaining financial need or other supporting documentation.
We encourage eligible students to apply as part of their summer school application.
Instructions
Applicants should fill out the 2025 IT:U NLP Summer School student subsidy application form before June 6th, 2025, 23:59 (AoE).
Application and Notification Deadlines:
All deadlines are 11:59 pm UTC -12h (“anywhere on Earth”).
Application Deadline: June 6th, 2025, 23:59 (AoE)
Notification Deadline: June 16th, 2025, 23:59 (AoE)
Notification of Acceptance
Applicants will be notified on (or before) Tuesday, June 16th, 2025, 23:59 (AoE), which is approximately two days ahead of the summer school early bird registration deadline.
Essential Info
Find all the key information here — from application and payment steps to accommodation, travel tips, and what to expect when visiting Linz — Austria’s third-largest city and a former European Capital of Culture.
Application & Payment Procedure
After submitting your application for the summer school, you will receive an invoice for your ticket. Payment must be completed within 7 days of receiving the invoice. If payment is not received within this period, your application will be declined.
Once your payment is received, you will get a confirmation email. This email serves as your official proof of registration and must be presented on the first day of the program, so please be sure to keep it safe.
Administrative & Cancellation Fee Policy
Please note that issuing invoices requires administrative effort. If you apply for the Summer School but do not complete the payment, a cancellation fee of approximately €10 will be charged.
Accommodation
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation during the Summer School. Below are some recommended options in Linz, listed by proximity to the Summer School venue:
Sommerhaus Hotel | Linz – Our top recommendation, located just a 5-minute walk from the Summer School venue.
Harry’s Home – Approximately 2-minute walk from the venue.
Bildungshaus Sankt Magdalena – Approximately 30 minutes away by public transportation; website in German only.
Mama Muh Linz – Approximately 30 minutes away by public transportation.
Other accommodation options:
Entry Regulations
If you hold a valid residence permit from another Schengen country, or if you are a citizen of a country with visa-free entry to Austria, you do not need a visa to enter Austria for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
If this does not apply to you, you will need to apply for a Visa C at the appropriate Austrian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. For detailed information on visa types and application procedures, please refer to: Visa C or Visa D
Visa processing times can vary depending on your location and the time of year, especially during peak travel seasons. To avoid delays, we strongly recommend applying at least four weeks before your planned travel date. You should begin your visa application process as soon as you receive your official confirmation email from us.
Please note that we are unable to provide direct support for visa applications or communicate with embassies on your behalf. If a visa is required for your travel, it is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements independently. We recommend contacting the appropriate embassy or consulate as early as possible to ensure a smooth process.
Please note: If you are unable to attend due to visa issues, we are unfortunately unable to offer a refund.
About Linz
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Organizers
Organizing committee
Yufang Hou, Florian Weinberger, Daniel Klotz
Registration committee
Gala Dojćinović, Diana Weingraber
Sponsorship and funding committee
Peter Weixelbaumer, Ines Neuhuber
Publicity and Web Committee
Daniela Scharer, Gentrit Dibrani, Gala Dojćinović, Yufang Hou
Organizing institution
IT:U
Participating institutions
JKU