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Submission

The following link will bring you to an online submission page, where you will need to complete two steps:

  • Step 1: complete an online form with key data (see details below)
  • Step 2: upload your proposal (download proposal template here)

Should you experience any difficulties, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the ESF Conferences Unit at conferences-proposals[at]esf.org

Online Submission

Scientific Domain

  • Biology+
  • Mathematics
  • Physics/Biophysics and Environmental Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities

Proposal Title

Preliminary Conference Title

ESF Domain

For assessment purposes, you will be asked to indicate which scientific areas are covered by your proposal, according to the following ESF Domains:

  • EMRC: European Medical Research Councils
  • LESC: ESF Scientific Standing Committee for the Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • PESC: ESF Scientific Standing Committee for the Physical and Engineering Sciences
  • SCH: ESF Standing Committee for the Humanities
  • SCSS: ESF Standing Committee for the Social Sciences

Dates/Duration

Suggest a date for the conference in accordance with the guidelines. Please note that final dates will be selected by the ESF in consultation with the conference chair 

Expected Number of Speakers

Number of invited speakers (15-25 recommended)

Expected Number of Participants

Number of expected participants (90-150 recommended)

Keywords

Provide up to 5 keywords to describe the proposal content. These will be used to identify appropriate reviewers

Abstract

Abstract of the proposal, maximum of 300 words

Personal Data

Name, contact details, and competences of the chair

Co-Organisers

Name, contact details and competences of co-organisers if applicable

Referees

Provide the name and contact details of 3 potential referees. The ESF aims to receive no more than one assessment from the referees recommended by the chair.

Please note that we will thoroughly check the quality of these recommended referees and potentials for conflict of interest. Scientists who are suggested as speakers or who are affiliated to the proponent will not be contacted.

Persons Not to be Asked to Referee

Names and affiliations of persons not the be asked to referee the proposal, in particular due to conflict of interest.

 

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Further Pages

  • Framework
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • 2008 call for proposals
 

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