Every year, IASLE presents the Emerging Scholar Award to recognize a leading early career researcher as an acknowledgement of the impact and significance of their research work in the area of smart learning environments.

Established in 2026, the award aims to foster excellence in early career scholarship and to celebrate emerging talent in the smart learning community. The award is presented annually at the International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE).

Nominees must be active IASLE members and within 5 years of receiving their doctoral degree at the time of nomination.

Details of the nomination and selection process of IASLE Emerging Scholar Award 2026 can be seen HERE

The researchers that have received the IASLE Emerging Scholar Award are:

YearName & AffiliationCountry
2026Dr. Sonsoles López-Pernas
University of Eastern Finland
Finland