Journal of Language Research

Journal of Language Research

Journal of Language Research – Membership

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JLR Membership

Connecting scholars who explore the power of language and communication.

Join the Language Research Community

Language Research brings together linguists, philologists, applied language researchers, and communication scholars advancing understanding of human language. Membership provides exclusive benefits to professionals exploring syntax, semantics, phonology, discourse, and language acquisition across cultures and contexts.

From ancient scripts to digital discourse—exploring how we communicate.

Membership Tiers

Our tiered membership structure reflects the diverse needs of the global linguistics community, from doctoral students beginning their research careers to senior scholars directing major language documentation projects. Each tier provides calibrated benefits supporting members at their specific career stage while building a shared commitment to advancing language science through open access publishing and collaborative research networks.

LEXIS

Individual Member

$139/year
  • 15% discount on article processing charges
  • Priority manuscript handling
  • Monthly linguistics research digest
  • Access to member-only webinars
  • Digital membership certificate
  • Profile in member directory
CORPUS

Institutional Member

$1,049/year
  • 30% APC discount for all affiliates
  • Unlimited author registrations
  • Centralized billing arrangements
  • Dedicated account management
  • Custom analytics dashboard
  • Priority support access
Why Join Our Community?

Interdisciplinary Connections

Connect with theoretical linguists, applied researchers, psycholinguists, and computational language scientists worldwide.

Publication Excellence

Benefit from reduced APCs, faster review by expert linguists, and enhanced visibility through member promotion programs.

Global Network

Join scholars from universities, research institutes, and language centers exploring diverse linguistic traditions.

Professional Recognition

Gain visibility through editorial opportunities, speaking invitations, and awards honoring language research contributions.

Research Focus Areas

Theoretical Linguistics

Syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology, and formal language theory advancing core linguistic understanding.

Applied Linguistics

Language teaching, second language acquisition, translation studies, and language policy research.

Sociolinguistics

Language variation, dialectology, language and identity, multilingualism, and discourse analysis.

Computational Linguistics

Natural language processing, corpus linguistics, machine translation, and AI language models.

The Power of Language: Your research illuminates how humans communicate across time, culture, and technology. We maximize impact through Open Access publishing that reaches linguists, educators, and language professionals worldwide.

  • Reduced Fees: Significant APC discounts support language researchers globally
  • Expert Review: Priority handling by specialists in your linguistic subdiscipline
  • Educational Events: Webinars and educational events connecting the global linguistics and language studies community

For membership inquiries, contact [email protected]. Join us in advancing language research, developing innovative methodologies, and deepening understanding of human communication across cultures and technologies worldwide. Your membership supports the global community of linguists, philologists, and communication scholars dedicated to understanding language in all its forms.

Submit Your Important Language Research

Share discoveries that illuminate how language shapes thought, culture, and human connection.

Members also gain access to our annual international symposium on language research methods and best practices and have opportunities to contribute to JLR's editorial advisory activities through specialized working groups focused on emerging areas of linguistic inquiry and research methodology development.

Start your membership journey today.