EARLI exists to support and promote an active research culture in the field of learning and instruction. EARLI enables about 2000 members from 56 countries to engage in critical dialogue. They systematically exchange and discuss ideas on instructional and educational research, as well as on research on industrial training. For these scholars, drawn from all parts of Europe and many parts of the world, EARLI provides a platform to contribute to current debates. Through its networks, activities and the publication of journals and book series, EARLI promotes both international and interdisciplinary cooperation.
EARLI Membership
EARLI has grown as an association over the past 15 years and this is clearly visible in the increasing number of members and participants of the EARLI biennial conferences. EARLI members originate from 56 different countries, and these are the top five countries represented within EARLI:
1. Germany
2. Netherlands
3. United Kingdom
4. United States
5. Finland
After the Amsterdam conference, EARLI had 2036 FULL members and 451 JURE members. Compared to 2008, the number of JURE members has increased by more than 40%.