NeFCA aims to advance the scholarly study of communication by encouraging and facilitating excellence in academic research and the creation of an academic community of communication scholars in The Netherlands and Flanders.

NeFCA is a non-profit association. Its purpose is:

• Advancement of research in the field of communication
• Advancement of the dissemination and use of research findings as well as theory formation in the field of communication
• Advancement of the quality of practice of the profession by its members
• Advancement of the (inter)national network of communication scientists