Abstract Format:

• Objective: Clearly state the purpose of the abstract. Briefly describe the objectives of the study unless they are contained in the title. How does your research add to existing knowledge?

• Methods: Outline the methods you used to conduct your research. How did you collect your data? How did you process your data?

• Results: In three to four sentences present your results in a logical sequence via text ONLY. State findings in sufficient detail to support conclusions.

• Conclusion: Up to four sentences discussing results. Emphasize new and important aspects of the study (perhaps as a discussion section) and the conclusions that are drawn from them.

Oral Presentation Requirements: 

• Oral presentations should be no longer than 15 minutes. This includes a 12 minute presentation time with 3 minutes for answering questions from the attendees. CAFE conference organizers will assign presentation spots within sessions based on theme, or if you’ve indicated interest in being part of a student showcase.

• Slides or poster format will be accepted as valid forms of presentation.

Abstract Submissions are not intended for:

• Conference Sessions - longer (60-90 minute) sessions intended for the general conference audience. See instead conference sessions. 

• Workshops or discussions designed for a limited or restricted group of people. 

• Excessive self-promotion in such a manner that does not serve the climate and health community. 

Abstract proposals are due January 17th, (23:59 EDT). Abstract applicants will be informed of tentative acceptance (or rejection) and scheduling no later than the beginning of February. Acceptances are tentative, pending confirmation from the speaker of the assigned presentation slot. CAFE reserves the right to initially accept an abstract but deny it from the final schedule if facilitators do not provide final details or updates in a timely manner. 

To submit:

• All submissions must include:

• Submission of abstract as well as topic/theme.

• Abstract body should not exceed 300 words. Title, authors, institutions, and keywords are not included in the limit. 

• Abstract titles should be short and specific to indicate the nature of the investigation.

• All abstracts must be written in English.

• Abstracts should be text ONLY and should include no attachments/figures.

• Contact information for the session representative

• Speaker/Author information (name, affiliation, and role)

• Speakers must be members of the CAFE Community of Practice*

• Please ensure that the email address of the presenting author is entered correctly, as all communication regarding the acceptance, any required adjustments, and scheduling will be sent to the presenting author via email

*If you are not already a member of our Community of Practice, simply fill out our intake form here. 

• All abstracts must be submitted online through the abstract submission form by January 17th (23:59 EDT). Abstract applicants will be informed of tentative acceptance (or rejection) and scheduling no later than the beginning of February. 

• After receiving tentative acceptance, abstract applicants are responsible for confirming details, including all confirmed speakers (if multiple) and confirmation that the assigned presentation slot is accepted. Please note that sessions will be rescheduled only as required by the CAFE conference organizers, and acceptance may be withdrawn if the presentation slot is not accepted. 

For any questions, please contact climatecafe@bu.edu