ALT is pleased to announce that scholarship applications for OER26 will open on 24 April, closing on 22 May 2026. A limited number of scholarships are available to support members of the open education community who may face financial barriers to attending the conference.
The scholarship will cover the cost of registration only. Delegates will need to arrange and fund their own travel and accommodation if applicable.
OER26 - Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision
22–23 June 2026
The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
OER26 invites delegates to reimagine and re-theorise openness while honouring the enduring ethos that has shaped the movement since its earliest days. We aim to explore openness as a living, evolving project, one that must continually navigate the tensions between continuity and change. In doing so, we position openness as a collective endeavour requiring critical inquiry, practical innovation, and a sustained ethical commitment.
Conference themes include:
- Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision
- Sustaining the Ethos and Values of Open in a Changing Landscape
- Open Educational Resources, Practices and Pedagogy
- Open Research, Policy and Infrastructure
Attending OER26 offers a chance to connect with a vibrant, international community; share and develop open practices; and gain insights into how openness is being interpreted, enacted and transformed across sectors.
Who Can Apply?
- Scholarship places are available to support individuals based anywhere in the world.
- This scholarship option is intended for individuals who do not receive funding from any organisation, whether as an employee, student or researcher.
- The funds available to cover registration costs are limited, and awards will be made on merit.
- There is no appeal procedure once a decision has been made.
- You may be required to provide evidence of your circumstances (e.g. confirmation of student status, line manager’s letter).
- Any inaccuracy in the description of your circumstances will result in the award being withdrawn.
- If you are awarded a scholarship but are unable to attend, you must inform us as soon as possible.
- Please note that scholarships cover registration only; delegates must arrange and fund their own travel and accommodation.
Become a scholarship sponsor
Help more people attend OER26 for free by becoming a scholarship sponsor. Organisations can support the community and remove barriers to participation by contributing £2000. To express interest or find out more, email enquiries@alt.ac.uk.