Guidelines for submitting an abstract

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED

1. One person, One abstract

Except under very special circumstances, you can only submit one abstract as the lead presenting author.You can be a co-author to a unlimited number of abstracts.

2. Be informative

The abstract should clearly demonstrate how your research links to the theme of the conference. It should also state the purpose of the research (introduction), how the problem was studied (methods), the principal findings (results), and what the findings mean (discussion and conclusion). 

3. Keep it short & simple

It is important to be descriptive but concise--say only what is essential, using no more words than necessary to convey meaning.The body of the abstract (excluding title and authors) has a limit of 2,000 characters (ca. 300 words). Type your text directly into the field provided below. You cannot include images for now. Please proof your abstract before submitting.

4. Poster or Talk?

Indicate your preferred presentation format. If your abstract is accepted, we will do our best to heed your preference. Depending on the number of abstracts we receive, however, we may ask you to switch from a talk to a poster or vice versa. We will send you additional guidelines for presentations after your abstract has been accepted.

5. Invited Abstracts

If you have been invited to present in an Organised Symposium you still need to submit an abstract that meets all the required abstract specifications. In addition to a review by the symposium organiser, your abstract will also undergo review by the Academic Committee to ensure that high standards are met. In the abstract submission form below, please indicate which Symposium your abstract belongs in.

6. Gentry & Bacardi Awards for Best Papers

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like your abstract to be considered for either of these two Awards, please indicate this in your meeting registration form.

7. Deadlines

You can edit and improve your abstract as often as you like, but you MUST submit your abstract by 20 March 2011. We will inform you of the outcome of your submission by mid-April, latest. If you abstract is accepted, we will send you additional guidelines for preparing your presentation.