Program Proposal Instructions
Program Proposal Submission (should be the Organizer):
*indicates a required field
Step 1 – Submission Type*:
Indicate you are submitting a Program proposal by clicking on the ‘Program Proposal’ button.
Step 2 – Terminology Affirmation*:
Indicate your affirmation to adhere to the guidelines regarding the use of addiction terminology. Click for more details: http://www.researchsocietyonalcohol.org/rsaacerstatementsandguidelinesreaddictionterminology
Step 3 – Industry Sponsorship:
Indicate Industry Sponsorship, if applicable.
Step 4 – Organizer 1 – Main Contact*:
Indicate the organizer of the proposal. You must either select the individual from an established profile in the database or create a profile (add contact) for that individual.
Step 5 – Status - Organizer 1*:
Select the appropriate status for the Organizer.
Step 6 – Gender - Organizer 1*:
Select desired answer option for the Organizer.
Step 7 – Race - Organizer 1*:
Select desired answer option(s) for the Organizer.
Step 8 – Ethnicity - Organizer 1*:
Select desired answer option for the Organizer.
Step 9 – Additional Diversity Demographics - Organizer 1:
Respond YES if applicable for the Organizer.
Step 10 – Organizer 2 (Co-Organizer):
Indicate a co-organizer, if applicable. You must either select the individual from an established profile in the database or create a profile (add contact) for that individual.
Step 11 – Status - Organizer 2:
Select the appropriate status for the Co-Organizer.
Step 12 – Chair 1*:
Indicate a chair person, required. You must either select the individual from an established profile in the database or create a profile (add contact) for that individual.
Step 13 – Chair 2 (Co-Chair):
Indicate a co-chair, if applicable. You must either select the individual from an established profile in the database or create a profile (add contact) for that individual.
Step 14 – Highlights Diversity*:
Select the appropriate answer option as to whether the proposal highlights diversity including, but not limited to gender, ethnicity, additional diversity-related characteristics, geographical, career level in regard to content, participants or both.
Step 15 – Title*:
Enter title of proposal in ALL CAPS – max word count is 22 words.
Step 16 – Diversity in Topic*:
Select appropriate response.
Step 17 – Keywords*:
Enter three (3) keywords.
Step 18 – Learning Objectives*:
Enter three (3) learning objectives, in list format, be specific.
Step 19 – Program Theme*:
Select appropriate Proposal Theme from pull-down menu.
Step 20 – Proposal Category*:
Select appropriate Program Category from pull-down menu.
Step 21 – Program Format*:
Select one of the three available formats.
Step 22 – Letter of Assurance*:
A letter indicating all participants have been informed that, if proposal is accepted, they are required to register for the meeting.
Step 23 – Introduction*:
Enter the name, affiliation/institute, city/state/country and email address of individual for the role of Introduction.
Step 24 – Questions Moderator - Discussant*:
Enter the name, affiliation/institute, city/state/country and email address of individual for the role of Questions Moderator/Discussant.
Step 25 – Speaker 1 – First Name Last Name*:
Enter the name (first last) of the 1st speaker.
Step 26 – Speaker 1 – Title of Talk (Abstract Title)*:
Enter the title of the 1st presentation. Max word count is 22 words.
Step 27 – Speaker 2 – First Name Last Name*:
Enter the name (first last) of the 2nd speaker.
Step 28 – Speaker 2 – Title of Talk (Abstract Title)*:
Enter the title of the 2nd presentation. Max word count is 22 words.
Step 29 – Speaker 3 – First Name Last Name*:
Enter the name (first last) of the 3rd speaker.
Step 30 – Speaker 3 – Title of Talk (Abstract Title)*:
Enter the title of the 3rd presentation. Max word count is 22 words.
Step 31 – Speaker 4 – First Name Last Name*:
Enter the name (first last) of the 4th speaker. For 3-speaker Workshops, just enter N/A.
Step 32 – Speaker 4 – Title of Talk (Abstract Title)*:
Enter the title of the 4th presentation. Max word count is 22 words. For 3-speaker Workshops, just enter N/A.
Step 33 – Program Proposal*:
Enter the proposal as indicated below (925 max word count).
CAUTION - If you use Copy & Paste and your proposal exceeds 925 words, it will automatically be truncated.
TITLE:
ORGANIZER(s):
CHAIR(S):
RATIONALE AND CONTENT: (text in lower case) This should include the bulk of your proposal description.
INTRODUCTION – NAME:
PRESENTATION 1 – TITLE AND SPEAKER’S NAME: very brief description, not full speaker abstract.
PRESENTATION 2 – TITLE AND SPEAKER’S NAME: very brief description, not full speaker abstract.
PRESENTATION 3 – TITLE AND SPEAKER’S NAME: very brief description, not full speaker abstract.
PRESENTATION 4 – TITLE AND SPEAKER’S NAME: very brief description, not full speaker abstract.
QUESTIONS MODERATOR/DISCUSSANT – NAME:
Step 34 – Submit Proposal / Abstract*:
Review all data to be submitted and click on the ‘Submit Abstract’ button when ready to submit. Upon submission, a message window will appear that says:
GREAT! Your Proposal or Speaker Abstract has been submitted. The submission has been assigned ID # xxx. You will receive a confirmation email.
You may now use the menu to further update submission -- either Add Author (blue box) or skip.