Guangzhou 2017 Abstract Submission and Registration

Deadlines:

  • Abstract Submission, Training School Application, and Travel Support Application: 15 March 2017
  • Notification of Abstract Status, Training School Selections, and Travel Support Decisions: By 15 April 2017

 

Registration:

  • Registration Fee: $150 USD (Refundable up until 10 May 2017 with a cancellation fee of $12)
  • Included in the fee: Meeting materials, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch for 5 days, one workshop group dinner
  • If you prefer to register for the workshop and NOT submit an abstract, you can register for the workshop HERE until 15 March 2017.

 

Please read ALL instructions carefully before proceeding, especially if you need travel support. 

Abstracts must be submitted through the IGAC Event Abstract Submission System (EASS). If you submitted an abstract to the 2016 IGAC Science Conference, you already have an IGAC EASS account. Please submit your ACAM abstract using the same account.

Once you are logged in to IGAC EASS, there will be two options depending on whether travel support is needed. Both options include the ability to apply for the Training School (see image below):

 

 

 

IGAC Registration screen

Abstract Submissions with no request for Travel Support:

Select “Third ACAM Workshop (No Travel Support)” to submit an abstract. Application to the Second ACAM Training School will also be available with this option. New this year, you will be required to pay the registration fee of $150 USD in order to complete the abstract submission process.

Details for Abstract Submission with no request for Travel Support:

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

  • Only ONE abstract can be submitted per presenting author
  • There is a USD$150 workshop registration fee that must be paid in order to complete the abstract submission process.
  • The workshop registration fee can be paid for by credit card ONLY.
  • All presentations (oral and poster) must be given by the registered presenting author. No substitutes will be allowed.
  • Abstract title is limited to 200 characters.
  • Abstract text is limited to 300 words.

 

Second ACAM Training School Application Requirements:

  • Be an early career scientist*
  • Upload your CV
  • Provide the name and email address of someone who will provide us with a letter of recommendation.
  • Upload a letter of intent**

 

*An early career scientist is defined as a current Master or PhD student or a scientists within 3 working years of completing a PhD, excluding career breaks.

**Please address the letter of intent to “Second ACAM Training School Committee”. The letter of intent should state why you are a good candidate for the training school and what you hope gain from attending the training school.

 

Applying for Travel Support Abstract Submissions:

Select “Third ACAM Workshop (Travel Support)” to submit an abstract. Application for Travel Support will be available with this option. Your attendance at the workshop is NOT guaranteed if you select this option. If you are selected to receive travel support you will be able to attend the workshop. If you are NOT selected to receive travel support, you will NOT be able to attend the workshop and your abstract will be withdrawn. Therefore, ONLY pick this option if you absolutely need travel support. Application to the Second ACAM Training School will also be available with this option.

Details for Travel Support Abstract Submission:

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

  • Only ONE abstract can be submitted per presenting author
  • Your attendance at the workshop is NOT guaranteed
  • If you are selected to receive travel support, you will be able to attend the workshop.
  • If you are NOT selected to receive travel support, you will NOT be able to attend the workshop and your abstract will be withdrawn.
  • All presentations (oral and poster) must be given by the registered presenting author. No substitutes will be allowed.
  • Abstract title is limited to 200 characters.
  • Abstract text is limited to 300 words.

 

Travel Support Application Requirement:

  • Upload your CV

 

Second ACAM Training School Application Requirements:

  • Be an early career scientist*
  • Upload your CV
  • Provide the name and email address of someone who will provide us with a letter of recommendation.
  • Upload a letter of intent**

 

* An early career scientist is defined as a current masters or PhD student or a scientists within 3 working years of completing a PhD, excluding career breaks.

**Please address the letter of intent to “Second ACAM Training School Committee”. The letter of intent should state why you are a good candidate for the training school and what you hope to gain from attending the training school.