GARS26: GARS Junior Workshop 2026 Cranfield University Cranfield, UK, June 9-10, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://www.gars.science/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gars26 |
| Abstract registration deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | May 15, 2026 |
GARS26 Junior Workshop
9-10 June 2026
Cranfield University, DARTeC PE Lab
(Grid D6 on Campus Map)
College Rd, Wharley End, Bedford MK43 0AL, United Kingdom
In the early stages of an academic career, there is ample opportunity to build research networks. The GARS Junior Workshop offers an informal platform to share research on economic, management, or operational aspects of air transport with fellow students and experienced researchers. We welcome papers from ongoing or recently completed thesis projects (Bachelor, Master/MBA, PhD), including work in progress or preliminary drafts. All submissions will be evaluated by experienced reviewers. In addition to paper presentations, the workshop will feature one-slide/poster sessions. The Junior Workshop will be followed by the 7th GARS Summer School in Air Transport Economics at Cranfield University on 10–11 June.
All complete, full-paper submissions to the GARS Junior Workshop will be eligible for our Best Paper competition in the two categories Bachelor/Master/MBA and PhD/Doctoral studies. Distinguished scholars in aviation economics and management will evaluate the papers. The prize money is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (up to €400 Bachelor/Master/MBA and €600 for PhD/Doctoral studies). Book vouchers are generously provided by Routledge.
This workshop is hosted by Cranfield University and supported by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, DLR-German Aerospace Center (Institute of Air Transport), Routledge, the Bremen University of Applied Sciences (HSB), the IU International University of Applied Sciences and airliners.de.
Topics (examples)
Air transport demand (passenger and cargo forecasts; customer segments and behaviour; the impact of military conflicts and trade wars); Air transport supply (business models; market exits and bankruptcies; slots and capacity management; congestion; resilience); Air transport regulation (climate change and environmental issues; economic regulation, liberalization, privatization).
Venue, registration cost, scholarships
- The workshop will be held in person at Cranfield University on 9-10 June 2026.
- Attendance is free – but we highly encourage everyone to become a GARS member!
- When submitting online, indicate if you are applying for a Hartmut-Wolf scholarship, which may partially cover travel expenses.
Abstract submission
A structured abstract is required to be submitted by 31 March 2026 at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gars26
The structured abstract (250 to 300 words) should contain the following elements:
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Title and Keywords |
A concise title, and four to five relevant keywords |
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Purpose |
a concise description of the purpose of the research (25 to 40 words) |
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Methodology |
a brief introduction of your research design (35 to 70 words) |
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Findings |
a description of the (expected) research findings (35 to 70 words) |
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Contribution |
a summary of the contribution of your research paper (35 to 70 words) |
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References |
a list of 2-5 literature references most pertinent to your research |
Your affiliation, current studies (BA-BSc/MA-MSc-MBA/PhD), and your co-authors, if any, and their affiliation. At the end of the structured abstract, kindly specify whether you are currently a GARS member or interested in joining. For details about membership benefits, please visit our website.
*You must log in to EasyChair and fill out the relevant sections (see EasyChair visualisation at the end)
Full paper/poster submission (after abstract acceptance)
- After acceptance, full papers and presentations (or posters) must be submitted by 15 May 2026 at
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gars26, Workshop email junior@gars.science
- The files should be named (choose what applies):
[Last Name]_[BA/MA/MBA/PhD]_[Paper/Poster]_GARS26.pdf whereby BA stands for Bachelor (BA and BSc), MA (MA and MSc) and MBA for Master, PhD for PhD and doctoral students, Paper for a paper presentation and Poster for a poster presentation to be submitted by EasyChair.
[Last Name]_[BA/MA/MBA/PhD]_[Paper/Poster Presentation]_GARS26.pptx for the PowerPoint presentations.
Deadline overview
- Abstract (online) submission by 31 March 2026.
- Confirmation of acceptance by 20 April 2026.
- Full papers and posters or PPT presentations will be due on 15 May 2026.
Contact
- For further information, please contact junior@gars.science.
- Check the GARS website at https://www.gars.science/ to explore the benefits of becoming a GARS member.
Privacy
By attending GARS26 or the GARS Summer School, you are implicitly accepting the granting of image and data rights for dissemination and publicity purposes, i.e., to be published on the GARS website or shared with attendees and participants.