Abstract submission guidelines

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These are the abstract submission guidelines for the ACCESS COSIMA & Cryosphere Community Workshop, which will be held in Nipaluna/Hobart on 16–20 November 2026. These guidelines provide an overview of the key information needed for each abstract submission, including a suggested structure for your 250-word abstract.

Abstract submissions are now open, and will close at 5 pm (AEST) on Friday 7 August.
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Submissions are open to everyone, but successful applicants must register to attend the workshop to present. Visit the ACCESS COSIMA & Cryosphere Community Workshop webpage for more information about the event and registrations.

Abstract guidelines

The workshop science days will contain two main presentation types:

  • Talks (10 min talk + 5 min questions)
  • Posters (A0 poster, and 1 min lightning talk)

These presentations will occur either on the Combined Science Day (Wed), Cryosphere Science Day (Thu) or COSIMA Science Days (Thu/Fri). Review the presentation guidelines on the main workshop webpage for more information on presentation types.

Presentation information

Abstract submissions can request the following presentation formats:

  • a poster only (and associated 1 min lightning talk)
  • either a talk or a poster (as allocated by the Program Committee).

Applicants applying for a 10-minute talk (+ 5 min questions) may indicate in the abstract submission form whether they would like to be considered for a longer 20-minute keynote talk (+10 min questions). Keynote presentations will be selected by the Program Committee.

The abstract submission form will also ask for the following information about the talk or poster presentation:

  • contributing authors (full name & organisation for each)
  • title
  • abstract body (max. 250 words)
  • preference for which working group science days to present at (COSIMA and/or Cryosphere).

COSIMA is trying a few experimental ideas at this year’s workshop. As a result, there is also an optional light-hearted question that asks: “What song you would play to enter the wrestling ring if you were a wrestler?”

Abstract body

The abstract body has a strict 250-word limit. We suggest that the abstract should contain the following information:

  • Introduction and scientific context: Why did you do what you did?
  • Methodology/project summary: What were the main activities you undertook? This could include model development, new model runs, analysis of existing output, observational studies and more.
  • Results: What are the main results?
  • Audience: Who do you think this talk will mostly be of interest to?

Applicant information

Abstract submissions require a limited amount of personal information about the applicant, which will be handled according to the Australian National University privacy policy. This includes:

  • full name
  • organisation
  • email address
  • gender (optional)
  • career stage.

Both gender and career stage help the Program Committee to select a diverse range of presenters. The career stage question also determines applicant eligibility for travel scholarships.

Travel scholarships

Travel scholarships are available to support students and early career researchers who are presenting at the workshop and travelling from outside Hobart. The value of these scholarships will depend on demand. Submission of an abstract is required to be considered for a travel scholarship. Students and early career researchers will be asked whether they would like to apply for a travel scholarship as part of the abstract submission form.

Selection process

Abstract submissions will be evaluated by the workshop Program Committee. Authors can expect to be notified of an outcome of their submission in September, ahead of the final program release.

Submissions will be assessed by the Program Committee based on scientific quality, relevance to the workshop aims, and the need to provide a balanced program. The Program Committee may allocate a poster presentation where talk requests exceed available speaking slots.