Scientific mission of LOT
The aim of LOT is to create a scientific community in which this research can be optimally pursued, and to educate the next generation of researchers with an open mind toward new disciplinary and interdisciplinary developments, theoretical and methodological alternatives, and possible applications.
LOT stimulates new initiatives and developments in research, and provides a national forum to further communication between the participating institutes with a view to short- and long-term collaboration.
LOT School Series
LOT was officially established in June 1994 by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. The LOT school series soon acquired an international reputation as a result of inviting well-known linguists to teach at the schools.
The research by the LOT institutes covers all major areas of linguistics, and exploits a wide range of methodological tools and theoretical frameworks.
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LOT Dissertations Webshop
LOT has a small publishing component: the LOT Dissertation Series. This is meant for PhD students who work at a LOT institute.
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Utrecht Syntax Interface Lecture EXTRA by Pritha Chandra (IIT Delhi), TODAY, 16:00-17:00
The Utrecht Syntax Interface Lecture invites you to attend a talk by Pritha Chandra, on the syntax of politeness in Eastern Indo-Aryan. The talk takes place today (17 June) from 16:00-17:00.
Plasticity of the language system and its integration with cognition and perception
The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics will host a talk by Marina Bedny on July 7, 10:00 – 11:30.
LOT 692 | The atoms of imperatives
The Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics is pleased to announce a new publication in the LOT Dissertation Series by Engela de Villiers.
LOT 691 | The present perfective paradox
The Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics is pleased to announce a new publication in the LOT Dissertation Series by Tom Koss.
LOT 690 | Connectedness is key
The Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics is pleased to announce a new publication in the LOT Dissertation Series by Kaatje Dalderop.
Utrecht Syntax Interface Lecture by Imke Driemel (University of York), Thursday 5 June, 16:00-17:00
The next Syntax Interface Lecture will take place on Thursday, June 5, both online and in person. Imke Driemel will hold a talk titled “Anaphoric definites and where they put the index.”
MPI Colloquium: Dr. Cedric Boeckx
The Max Planck Institute invites you to attend a Colloquium by Dr. Cedric Boeckx on Neotenies on the 1st of July, from 15:45-17:00.
Schultink lecture by Adele Goldberg | 26 June | University of Antwerp
We are delighted to announce that the Schultink lecture during the LOT Summer School 2025 will be given by Adele Goldberg (Princeton) on 26 June. The title of the lecture is Constructing Meaning: Beyond words. If you wish to attend, please register.
Second Call for the 2025 LOT Event Fund will open soon!
The second call for financial support by LOT will open soon. This financial support is to help organize events that extend and stimulate educational opportunities for PhD candidates and RMA students and that function as a platform for knowledge generation and exchange for LOT members.
Extension of Registration Deadline TABU-Dag 2025
The registration deadline for TABU-Dag 2025 has been extended to Friday, May 23. The event will take place on 12-13 June, at the University of Groningen.
Understanding early communication through the parent-child interactome
The Max Planck Institute invites you to attend a lecture by Professor Victoria Leong on the topic of understanding early communication through the parent-child interactome.
Utrecht Syntax Interface Lecture by Fenna Bergsma, Thursday May 22, 2025
The next Syntax Interface Lecture will take place on Thursday May 22, hosting a talk by Fenna Bergsma. The talk is titled “Different infinitives in Frisian.”
Anéla/VIOT Juniorendag 2025 – Call for Registration
Registration has opened for the Anéla/VIOT Juniorendag 2025. BA and MA students, recent graduates, and PhD candidates will present their research in the field of applied linguistics during the Juniorendag. The deadline for registration is May 16th.
TABU-Dag Conference Registration Open
Registration for the 2025 TABU-Dag is now open until the 15th of May. The Dag takes place from 12-13 June.
Deep language models as a cognitive model for natural language processing in the human brain
The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics will host a talk by Uri Hasson on May 19.