Why Join YSN?

Unlock opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact

Connect

Network with fellow early-career researchers, build lasting collaborations, and expand your professional circle.

Learn

Access exclusive workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance your skills and stay current with NLP trends.

Grow

Receive mentorship, career guidance, and support for your academic and professional development journey.

Contribute

Share your research, present your work, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the community.

Who Can Join?

YSN welcomes all early-career NLP researchers

PhD Students

Currently enrolled PhD candidates working on NLP-related research at the Utrecht NLP Hub (Utrecht University & UMCU) or partner institutions.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdocs conducting NLP research at the Utrecht NLP Hub, within the first 5 years of their postdoctoral career.

Research Master Students

Master's students in research-intensive programs with demonstrated interest in NLP research.

Visiting Researchers

Visiting scholars and researchers affiliated with Utrecht University's NLP research groups.

Note: While we primarily serve the Utrecht NLP Hub community (Utrecht University & UMCU), we welcome connections with researchers from other institutions who share our mission and values.

Get in Touch

Interested in joining YSN or have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form or reach out directly via email.

Location

Utrecht NLP Hub
Utrecht University & UMCU
Utrecht, Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

Is there a membership fee?

No, YSN membership is completely free for all eligible researchers. We believe in making our community accessible to everyone.

Can I join if I'm not at the Utrecht NLP Hub?

While YSN primarily serves the Utrecht NLP Hub community (Utrecht University & UMCU), we welcome connections with researchers from other institutions. Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.

How can I get involved in organizing activities?

We're always looking for enthusiastic members to help organize events and contribute to the community. Reach out to us to learn about volunteer opportunities.

What kind of research areas does YSN cover?

YSN welcomes researchers from all areas of NLP, including but not limited to machine translation, dialogue systems, information extraction, sentiment analysis, question answering, and multimodal NLP.