Who are we ?
STTAR is an initiative founded by the chair of this conference, Dr. Claris
Harbon in Al Akhawayin University In Ifrane Morocco, and driven by a student-centered pedagogy, offering an
opportunity for students, both undergraduates and graduates from all
schools, to present their research work to their peers and to the AUI
community for comments and feedback in an academic setting outside of
the classroom.

OBJECTIVES
Enhancing Academic Rigor & Knowledge Exchange: Research is key
in higher education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and
academic rigor for students.
Interdisciplinary & Global Knowledge: A changing world requires
cross-disciplinary collaboration, enriching learning beyond fields and
borders.
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration & Holistic Learning:
Interdisciplinary conferences expose students to diverse perspectives,
broadening their understanding.
Bridging Undergraduate & Graduate Research: Encourages
knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and a platform to showcase research.

Topics
Participants will present research in any area, field or discipline,
such as, but not limited to:
Social Sciences
Humanities
Law
Science
Computer Science
Education
Linguistics
Medicine
Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Engineering, Technology and Innovation
Business Administration
Communication and Media Studies


Submission Guidelines
Interested participants are kindly invited to submit their abstracts for
the presentations (between 250-400 words) along with their Curriculum
Vitae (CV), and a short bio, before April 15th, 2026, to
https://forms.gle/MiSm9gfBrEffaZAy7 (in case of technical issues:
SRTT@aui.ma).
Early submissions are highly encouraged, and reviews will be
conducted on a rolling basis.
Applications should include:
1.Institutional/organizational affiliation if any,
2.Contact information including email, phone number and WhatsApp,
3.Title of the paper,
4. 250-400 words abstract, and
5.A statement as to the preferred language of presentation: Darija, Arabic,
Tamazight, English and French.


Upon peer reviewed process, and depending on early submissions,
we will notify you of the result of your application by no later than
May 1st, 2026.
Registration and payment to the conference will begin on May 1st,
2026 for both presenters and participants.
Certificates of presentation/attendance will be provided

Publications
Accepted papers may be published in Registered ISBN proceedings.
The conference organizers might invite authors to contribute to post
conference publications in special edit editions of international peer
reviewed journals.

Participants
Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Faculty Members, Researchers,
Professionals, Policymakers, Activists.

Conference Fees
1.University Professors and researchers: 1000Dhs*
.
2. Students (Doctoral candidates, undergraduate and graduate
students):
Morocco, Africa, the Middle East and South America: 700Dhs*
.
International Students from North America and Europe: $180USD.
Advocates, Community Organizers and Activists: 700Dhs*
.
Accommodations
Participants are free to look for their accommodations. AUI can offer
our campus rooms:
1.A Double Room: 150MAD per night/per guest.
2.A Single Room: 300MAD per night.