Members are encouraged to submit original research, teaching, and extension papers. Oral papers or posters should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication in a journal.
Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.
After the deadline, it will not be possible to submit abstracts. When you submit your abstract, you will be given an abstract ID number and password. Make a note of these; they will allow you to revise your submitted abstract at any time before the deadline.
Due to space restrictions, submissions are limited. Space limitations allow a maximum of 400 words (including body text and keywords). Abstracts that are too long will be rejected automatically by the system. It is recommended that all abstract components (title and body) be copied directly from a word processing file. The formatting and special characters will carry over directly into the abstract system.
One table is allowed per abstract and can be uploaded during the abstract text step as an image. The following image types may be uploaded:
The author submitting the abstract is responsible for the content, the quality of the preparation, and to ensure all co-authors are properly listed on the abstract.
Abstracts to be considered for ISAG/IFAG travel bursaries and early career awards will be reviewed by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the Executive Committee of ISAG. The Overall Program Committee has the responsibility of accepting or rejecting all other abstracts. Criteria for acceptance or rejection will include those outlined in these instructions and the "Quality Standards for Abstracts" to the right of the page.
If you need to withdraw your abstract, a written statement reflecting the reasons for this decision must be sent to the ISAG Overall Program Committee via the ASAS Headquarters Office asas@asas.org no later than April 7, 2016.
General IFAG/ISAG travel bursaries are available to provide graduate students and early career scientists with financial resources to participate in the 2016 ISAG conference. These bursaries and intended to cover travel expenses plus half of the conference fee. A general travel bursary will not cover all expenses related to the conference. Additional bursaries are available for US graduate students and early career scientists.
There are also 10 IFAG/ISAG travel bursaries to facilitate participation by graduate students currently enrolled at an institution in an eligible developing country. These bursaries will cover up to USD 2,400 in travel costs plus the full conference registration fee.
To qualify for a bursary, you must submit an abstract by March 1, 2016, attend the conference, and present a poster. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a graduate student or have received a Masters or PhD in the last five years, and not have previously received a bursary of the same type. Documentation verifying your status as a student or as a recent graduate must be provided. Either formal certification in English from your University or a current letter from your supervisor on the letterhead of the institution will be accepted.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like your abstract to be considered for a travel bursary or early career award, you should check the radio button for the appropriate bursary when submitting the abstract. Bursaries will be awarded based on the quality of abstracts. After review by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the Executive Committee of ISAG, recommendations will be forwarded to the Executive Committee for decisions, and notification of the total amount of an awarded bursary will be made by April 7, 2016. Bursaries will be presented at the ISAG business meeting on the final day of the conference.
After reading these instructions, if you have any questions regarding submission, please send an e-mail to asas@asas.org.
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