Call for Student Volunteers

The 2026 NIME Conference invites applications for student volunteers to assist with the on-site running of the conference.

Student volunteers play a vital role in making the NIME conference run smoothly. In return for volunteering, student volunteers have their registration fees for the in-person conference waived and also have the benefits of gaining behind-the-scenes perspectives on conference organisation and making new friends and connections within the NIME community.

The deadline to complete this application is 17 April 2026.


What Student Volunteers Will do

Student volunteers will support a range of on-site activities, including:

  • Assisting with paper presentation setup and Q&A
  • Setting up and supporting installations, demos, and posters
  • Supporting workshops organisers with logistics during the workshop day
  • Helping coordinate evening music track performances
  • Supporting registration and general conference operations
  • Assisting streaming and hybrid aspects of the conference

Volunteers will typically work several shifts (~20 hours) during the conference, while still having time to attend sessions and events.


What Volunteers Receive

In recognition of their contribution, student volunteers will receive:

  • Waived registration for the full NIME 2026 conference
  • Opportunities to attend talks, workshops, and performances
  • A chance to network with researchers, artists, and practitioners
  • Firsthand experience helping run a major international conference


Eligility

Applicants should:

  • Be current students (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD) at the time of the conference
  • Be available to assist on-site in London during the full duration of the conference, including the Workshop Day (23-26 June 2026)
  • Be reliable, organised, and comfortable interacting with participants and organisers


How To Apply

Please submit the following information to be considered for a student volunteer role:

  • Your name, email, and affiliation/place of study
  • Current level of study (e.g., Undergraduate/Bachelor, Postgraduate/Master, PhD) and academic program title
  • A short statement of interest (approx. 150–250 words)
  • Any relevant experience (audio/technical skills, previous events supported or performances organised, etc.)
  • (Optional) If you have made a submission to NIME this year in any track, its CMT ID number


Deadline

Application deadline: Applications should be made no later than 17 April 2026 23:59 (AOE) via this Microsoft Form: NIME 2026 Student Volunteer Form

Selected volunteers will be notified shortly after the deadline 23 April, in time to confirm registrations before the early-bird registration deadline on 30 April.


For more information about the conference, visit: https://nime2026.org/