Open Call for External Editors – PARSE Journal

PARSE Journal is inviting proposals from editors and editorial teams to guest-edit a full issue of their respected international artistic research publication. Two slots are available — one for Autumn 2027 and one for Spring 2028.

PARSE is an open-access platform hosted by the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts at the University of Gothenburg. It publishes peer-reviewed artistic research and facilitates international dialogue across disciplines. This call is looking for proposals that push boundaries: collapsing subject distinctions, welcoming diverse knowledge forms, and experimenting with writing and thematic approaches.

Who should apply?

Editors or editorial teams with strong grounding in artistic research and a feel for themes that matter right now. You don't need to be based in Sweden — this is an international call.

What's involved?

• You'll work independently to develop your issue, in dialogue with PARSE's Editor-in-Chief and Coordinator.
• You'll be responsible for all communication with contributors and for delivering a complete, publication-ready issue by your agreed deadline.
• A discretionary budget is provided to support issue development (subject to University of Gothenburg financial regulations).
• Editors must sign a publishing contract. If the deadline cannot be met, PARSE reserves the right to revise or cancel the agreement.

Proposals will be assessed on:

• Novelty and contemporary relevance
• Alignment with PARSE's values and scope
• Feasibility of the project
• Competency of the editorial team

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 20 April 2026
• Selection notification: End of May 2026 (if not notified by 15 June 2026, assume your proposal was unsuccessful)
• Autumn 2027 issue: development June 2026 – January 2027; peer review April – June 2027; launch November 2027
• Spring 2028 issue: development June 2026 – September 2027; peer review December 2027 – February 2028; launch May 2028

How to apply:

Submissions must be made via the official Google Form only. Proposals sent by email or social media will not be considered.