Call for Papers

European Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (EJERE) 

Inaugural Issue – 2026 

 The European Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (EJERE) invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit original contributions for its inaugural issue. 

EJERE is an international, peer-reviewed journal promoted by INVALSI, dedicated to advancing research on educational evaluation, large-scale assessment, and evidence-informed policy and practice. The journal aims to foster high-quality scientific debate and to bridge research, data, and decision-making in education systems. 

Aims and Scope of the Inaugural Issue 

The first issue of EJERE seeks to establish the Journal as a reference point in the field of educational evaluation, with a strong focus on the role of data, measurement, and evidence in improving education systems. 

We welcome contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas: 

• large-scale assessments and international surveys; 

• evaluation of learning outcomes and school performance; 

• use of educational data for policy-making; 

• methodologies in educational measurement and assessment; 

• equity, inclusion, and disparities in learning outcomes; 

• effectiveness of educational policies and interventions; 

• data-informed school improvement and accountability systems; 

• digital assessment and innovation in evaluation; 

Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are particularly encouraged. 

Timeline 

• Submission deadline: 31 August 2026 

• Notification to authors: 30 September 2026 

• Publication: November 2026 

Author Guidelines 

Submissions must: 

• present original and unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere; 

• be written in English; 

• comply with Submission Guidelines and Instructions for Authors available on the Journal website; 

• include an abstract (no more than 200 words) and 3-5 keywords; 

• follow the required referencing style (a template is available on the Journal website). 

Peer Review Process 

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. 

Manuscripts will be evaluated based on: 

• scientific quality and originality; 

• methodological rigor; 

• relevance to the field of educational evaluation; 

• clarity and contribution to research and/or policy. 

Submission 

Manuscripts should be submitted via the platform of the Journal: 

https://www.invalsi.it/ejere/submit-manuscript/#submission 

Why Publish in EJERE 

• International visibility in a growing field of strategic relevance 

• Open access dissemination 

• Connection with a leading European institution in educational evaluation 

• Contribution to the development of evidence-based education policies 

Contact 

For further information: 

rivistainvalsi@invalsi.it  

https://www.invalsi.it/ejere