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Two types of awards are proposed by SEAS:
1. IAC Early Career Awards
2. IAC lifelong Career

Invited Program aims to be transdisciplinary, inclusive, and accessible in many ways.

We sought to prioritize diversity broadly, including topics, local and international representation, interdisciplinarity, and speakers’ positionality.

We sought to develop a program that reflects the multiple interests and professional goals of our scientific attachment community.

• Members and Nonmembers are limited to Two Presenting Roles.
• Presenting Roles are:
  
  1. Presenting Author of an Individual Poster or Paper
  
  2. Presenting Author of a Paper in a Paper Symposium
  
  3. Moderator of a Conversation Roundtable
  
  4. Panelist in a Conversation Roundtable
  
  5. Organizer of a Professional Development Session
  
  6. Presenter in a Professional Development Session
  a. The roles of Chair and Discussant do not count as presenting roles; however, these roles are protected from schedule conflicts.
  b. The role of Flask Talk symposium moderator does not count as presenting role; however, these roles are protected from schedule conflicts.
  c. Any role in the IAC Invited Program Sessions does not count as a presenting role; however, these roles are protected from schedule conflicts.
  d. Presenting Roles (see guidelines above) are protected from schedule conflicts.
  e. Each presenting role in the same submission counts as one presenting role (e.g., if you are a presenting author of two papers in the same symposium, you have 2 presenting roles).
  f. There is no limit to the number of authors for a paper or poster.
  g. Non-presenting Author roles:
     i. are not protected from schedule conflicts.
     ii. do not count toward the maximum number of 2 presenting roles.
  
• Do not submit the same material more than once time (e.g., as a poster and as a symposium presentation or as a paper in two symposia).
• Submissions must present sufficient data—coded and analyzed, even if not yet complete—to provide a basis for reviewer evaluation except for POSTERS ONLY.
• Poster submissions will be accepted for a study that you plan to conduct (or have collected already but not analyzed), and pre-register your hypotheses & data analysis plans. The data analysis should be completed before the conference to include the results and conclusion in the presentation.
• The submission website will open in early September 2023.
• You may edit your submission at any time prior to the submission deadline.
• No changes can be made after the submission deadline, Monday, January 29, 2024.
• All IAC 2024 attendees, including those in a presenting role, must register with the appropriate registration fee.
• SEAS membership is not required for submission; however, we encourage you to take advantage of the benefits of membership: Members in the SEAS are offered a significant discount on conference registration in addition to the eligibility for a variety of Society resources and initiatives. For membership questions please see
  https://seasinternational.org/membership/
  Questions regarding the submission process? Please contact us: iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com

• Individual Poster Presentation. Posters are individual, free-standing research presentations. They are the appropriate format when material can be explained briefly, is suited for graphic or visual presentation, and/or the presenter would benefit from high levels of interaction and discussion. Each poster occupies one 4 ft (1.22m) wide x 8 ft (2.44 m) high poster board.
  *  Individual posters will be displayed in 45-minute sessions.
  
• Flash Talk Paper Presentation. A flash talk is an 8-minute free-standing research presentation highlighting the key attributes of a research study and may include 5-8 slides. Individual or flash talk symposium submissions will be accepted.
• Individual Submissions: 3-4 individual flash talk presentations will be thematically organized and included in one session with an assigned moderator engaging the audience in discussion. Flash talk papers that are highly rated but cannot be accepted under this category (either because there are not 3-4 related papers on the topic, or the maximum number of flash talk sessions has been reached) will become Individual Poster Presentations if and only if submitters have indicated that they would like to present the research as a poster.
  Serving as a moderator for a Flask Talk symposium does not count as a presenting role; however, this role is protected from schedule conflicts.
  * Flash Talk Sessions and Symposium will be presented in 45-minute sessions.
• Paper Symposium. A cohesive cluster of research presentations and theoretical perspectives focused on a specific topic and emphasizes conceptual issues and an integration of findings with representation from multiple institutions. In this traditional format, the chair briefly presents the theme of the symposium, presenters speak for 15 minutes each, and a discussant provides an overview. At least 15 minutes MUST be set aside for audience discussion.
  Requirements: 1 chair with an optional 2nd chair if there is no discussant, 3 presentations plus 1 discussant, or 4 presentations.
  * Total time allotted to a session: 90 minutes.
• Conversation Roundtable. This format is intended as a forum for a discussion of overarching questions/issues, not for the presentation of specific research findings. The roundtable is an engaging conversation between three or four scholars and the audience about ideas, methods, or professional- and research-related experiences. A conversation roundtable must have representation from multiple institutions. A central question or theme should serve as a focus for the roundtable. The broader purpose of a roundtable is to encourage networking among individuals or groups who may benefit from shared experiences or from hearing different views on a topic. The audience must be given 30 minutes to respond to the questions/issues raised and to introduce additional questions and comments to the panel.
  * Total time allotted to a session: 90 minutes.
• Professional Development Session. Submissions are geared towards a professional development track dedicated to sessions on topics designed to build capacity in several areas. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, clinical, educational and juridic attachment applications. The format can involve a single organizer or a team of participants.
  * Total time allotted to a session: 90 minutes.

• Paper/Flash talk Symposia, Conversation Roundtables, and Professional Development Sessions must have representation from multiple institutions.
• Submissions are peer-reviewed according to the following criteria:
  1. Representing leading-edge research on Attachment
  2. Clarity of formulation/conceptualization
  3. Adequacy of methods
  4. Appropriateness of interpretations
  5. Importance of topic
• A submission that does not adhere to the rules and procedures will either receive a low rating or be disqualified from review. For example,
  1. Do not include author names or other identifying material (i.e., grant support) in a poster or symposium submission. This will result in the submission being disqualified.
  2. Submitting material more than once could result in a submission not being reviewed.
  3. The abstract lacks sufficient data—coded and analyzed, even if not yet complete—to provide a basis for reviewer evaluation. Evaluation of the methods will be sensitive to qualitative and case study approaches as well as quantitative approaches.

Please note: The submission website will open in early September 2023. Information you enter is what will appear in the online program.
Changes cannot be made after the submission deadline, Friday, February 16, 2024.

1. Please enter a complete, formal name (e.g., John T. Jones; H. Timothy Wells), current email address, and affiliation for each person. Please do not enter author names in all upper-case letters or all lower-case letters. This requirement serves to uniquely identify a person included in your submission and ensures that authors receive email communications regarding the decision status of the submission.
2. Titles: Enter a title for the submission with no more than 15 words. Use mixed-case letters (upper-case for the first letter of all words with 4 or more letters and lower-case letters for the remainder of the words) and appropriate punctuation.
3. One person must enter all information for an entire submission.
4. Integrative statements, abstracts, and descriptions entered for submissions must be typed or copied and
   pasted into a text box on the submission website.
   NOTE: Your integrative statement and/or abstract should be in final form as it will be viewable in the online program.
5. File Uploads: All graphics must be incorporated into one single file. The document should clearly identify the presentation it refers to and not contain any author information or it will be disqualified. The file must be in Adobe PDF format. Upload this document at the end of the submission process.
6. Group Authorship (e.g., consortia, projects, programs) may be entered in the specified field during the “authors” step of the submitting process.
   Questions regarding the submission? Please contact us: iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2024, 24h EST
Submissions Open: Early September 2023

8.1. Individual Poster and Flash Talk Paper Presentation

Please keep in mind that:

• Each poster occupies one 4 ft (1.22m) wide x 8 ft (2.44 m) high poster board. Pushpins will be provided.
• Accepted presenters are welcome to create their posters using this alternative method.

Role Descriptions

• Presenting Author: This author must be the person who presents the individual presentations within the symposium. This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
• Non-presenting Authors: This role is not protected against schedule conflicts and does not count against the maximum number of 2 presenting roles.

What you will need to submit an Individual Poster and/or a Flash Talk Paper Presentation:

1. Enter a title for your submission with no more than 15 words. Use mixed-case letters and appropriate punctuation in your title.
2. Enter a full name, affiliation, and email address for each author. Do not enter author names in all upper-case letters or all lower-case letters. This information establishes a unique identifier for each author, ensuring that submitters receive a decision status notification for the submission. Identify the presenter of the submission. If an author is in the database more than once, we kindly request that you notify IAC2024 at iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com so that duplicate records can be merged to avoid scheduling conflicts.
3. In the case of “group authorship” (consortium, program, etc.), use the “Group Authors” field of the submitting process. Do not enter individual authors in your submission in the Group Author field or they will not be seen in the program!
   NOTE: Do not include research funding support anywhere in your submission! The appropriate place to acknowledge research funding support is in your presentation (should the submission be accepted).
4. Enter an abstract with a maximum of 500 words. Your abstract must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website. The abstract will be viewable in the online program.
   1. Single-space your abstract.
   2. Do not include author names or other identifying information in your abstract.
   3. Use standard reference citations (last name[s], year) but do not include a reference list.
   4. Graphics are encouraged but are optional; they do not count toward the maximum word count for an abstract. The two graphics allowed may be:
   ●  2 tables, or
   ●  2 figures, or
   ●  1 table plus 1 figure.
   File Uploads: All graphics must be incorporated into one single file. The document should not contain any author information, or it will be disqualified. The file must be in Adobe PDF format. You will upload this document at the end of the submission process.

8.2. Paper and Flash Talk Symposium

Please keep in mind that:

• Paper and Flash Talk Symposia must be organized and submitted as a group of presentations. IAC 2024 does not
  organize symposia. A chair is required; a discussant is optional.
• Paper and Flash Talk Symposia must have representation from multiple institutions.

Role Descriptions

• Chair (required for Paper Symposium ONLY): 2 chairs are permitted if there is no discussant. A chair enters all information into the submission website for the Paper Symposium. The chair(s) organizes and directs the symposium session, introduces the presenters, and ensures that time limits are strictly observed. The chair(s) should be prepared to lead, stimulate, and coordinate the 30-minute open discussion with the audience. This role is protected against schedule conflicts but does not count toward the maximum number of 2 presenting roles.
• Discussant (optional if only one Chair – Paper Symposium ONLY): The role of a discussant is to comment on the papers included in the symposium. This role is protected against schedule conflicts but does not count toward the maximum number of 2 presenting roles.
• Presenting Author: This author must be the person who presents the individual presentations within the symposium. This presenting role is protected against schedule conflicts.
• Moderator (required for Flash Talk ONLY): 1 moderator is required. The moderator organizes the symposium and enters all information into the submission website. Communicate with all Presenting Author prior to the meeting. Collect and compile the PowerPoint presentations. Decide on the order of paper presentations. Keep time; 6 minutes for each paper presentation. Moderate the discussion (20 minutes). This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
• Non-presenting Authors: These roles are not protected against schedule conflicts and do not count against the maximum number of two presenting roles.

Integrative Statement and Abstract

• Prepare a 250-word integrative statement that summarizes the nature and significance of the proposed symposium topic. Integrative statements will be viewable in the online program.
• Prepare a 500-word abstract for each paper that describes the material to be presented (introduction, hypotheses, study population, methods, results). Abstracts will be viewable in the online program.

Number of Presentations Allowed – Paper Symposium ONLY

• A Chair and at least 3 papers are required; 4 papers are maximum. A Discussant is optional and allowed only with 3 papers. There are 3 possible combinations:
  ✔  1 chair + 3 or 4 papers
  ✔  2 chairs + 3 or 4 papers
  ✔  Chair + Discussant + 3 papers

What you will need to submit a Paper Symposium:

1. Enter a title for the submission with no more than 15 words. Use mixed-case letters and appropriate punctuation in your title.
2. Enter a full name, affiliation, and email address for each author. Do not enter author names in all upper-case letters or all lower-case letters. This information establishes a unique identity for each person, ensuring that submitters receive a decision status notification for the submission. Identify the chair(s), discussant (optional) and the presenter of each paper. If an author is in the database more than once, we kindly request that you notify IAC2024 at iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com so that duplicate records can be merged to avoid scheduling conflicts.
3. In the case of “group authorship” (consortium, program, etc.), use the “Group Authors” field of the submitting process. Do not enter individual authors in the submission in the Group Author field or they will not be seen in the program!

   NOTE: Do not include research funding support anywhere in your submission! The appropriate place to acknowledge research funding support is in your presentation (should the submission be accepted).

4. Enter an integrative statement with a maximum of 250 words. Your integrative statement must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space the integrative statement.
   2. Do not include names or other identifying information in the integrative statement.
5. Enter an abstract with a maximum of 500 words for each presentation in the symposium. Abstracts must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space the abstract.
   2. Do not include names or other identifying information in the abstract.
   3. Use standard reference citations (last name[s], year) but do not include a reference list.
6. Graphics are encouraged but are optional; they do not count toward the maximum word count for the abstract.
   The two graphics allowed per paper may be:
   ●  2 tables, or
   ●  2 figures, or
   ●  1 table plus 1 figure.

   File Uploads: A SINGLE document containing figures and/or tables for ALL the presentations in the symposium will be uploaded. Create a document that clearly identifies which presentation it refers to. Do NOT include any author information on this document or it will be disqualified. The file must be in Adobe PDF format. You will upload this document at the end of the submission process.

8.3. Conversation Roundtable

Please keep in mind that:

● A Conversation Roundtable must have representation from multiple institutions.

Role Descriptions

• Moderator (required): 1 moderator is required. The moderator organizes the roundtable and enters all information into the submission website. A moderator directs the discussion with and among panelists during the roundtable and
  makes sure that all participants have an equal opportunity to speak. Moderators are strongly encouraged to
  incorporate multiple disciplines, diversity, and international participation into their sessions. The moderator presents
  a list of significant questions to the panelists for comment and interactive discussion. These questions, which may
  address theoretical and/or methodological issues, should be compelling (e.g., cutting-edge; related to controversies
  in the field). This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
  ● Panelists (required): The 3 or 4 panelists should be prepared to address and debate the questions/topics presented
  by the moderator and adhere to the timeline provided by the moderator. This is a presenting role and is protected
  against schedule conflicts.

Integrative Statement and Description

• Prepare a 250-word integrative statement that summarizes the nature and significance of the proposed topic. Integrative statements will be viewable in the online program schedule.
• Prepare a 1,000-word description of the session, including the questions/topics to be discussed proposed and the name of the panelist who will address each. Descriptions are for review purposes only.

What you will need to submit a Conversation Roundtable:

1. Enter a title for your submission with no more than 15 words. Use mixed-case letters and appropriate punctuation in your title.
2. Enter a full name, affiliation, and email address for each presenter. Do not enter author names in all upper-case letters or all lower-case letters. This information establishes a unique identity for each person, ensuring that submitters receive a decision status notification for the submission. Identify the presenter of the submission. If an author is in the database more than once, we kindly request that you notify IAC2024 at iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com so that duplicate records can be merged to avoid scheduling conflicts.
3. In the case of “group authorship” (consortium, program, etc.), use the “Group Authors” field of the submitting process. Do not enter individual authors in the submission in the Group Author field or they will not be seen in the program!

   NOTE: Do not include research funding support anywhere in your submission! The appropriate place to acknowledge research funding support is in your presentation (should your submission be accepted).

4. Enter an integrative statement with a maximum of 250 words. Integrative statements must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space your integrative statement.
   2. Include the name of the Moderator.
5. Enter a description with a maximum of 1,000 words. Your description must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space your description.
   2. Include names and roles of panelists in the description.
   3. Include example questions that will be addressed to roundtable participants.
   4. Use standard reference citations (last name[s], year) but do not include a reference list.

8.4. Professional Development Session

Please keep in mind that:
Role Description

• Organizer (required): Two organizers are permitted. An organizer enters all information into the submission website for the Professional Development Session. The organizer(s) directs the flow of the session, serves as the timekeeper, and ensures that attendees have an opportunity to ask questions. This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
• Participant (optional): 6 participants are permitted. A participant on a Professional Development Session is a non- audience contributor to the session. This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
• A Professional Development session must be submitted with at least 1 organizer.
• Up to 6 Participants may participate in the session with the organizer.

Abstract and Proposal

• Prepare a 250-word abstract that summarizes the nature and significance of the proposed topic. Include the name(s) of the participant(s) and the questions/topics to be discussed. The abstract for an accepted session will be viewable in the online program.
• Prepare a 1,000-word proposal of the session, including a description of the topic, the session activities and goals, and the background of the organizer(s) and participant(s) if applicable. Proposals are for review purposes only.

What You Will Need to Submit a Professional Development Session:

1. Enter a title for your submission with no more than 15 words. Use mixed-case letters and appropriate punctuation in your title.
2. Enter a full name, affiliation, and email address for each participant. This information establishes a unique identity for each person, ensuring they receive a decision status notification for the submission. If an author is in the database more than once, we kindly request that you notify IAC2024 at iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com so that duplicate records can be merged in order to avoid scheduling conflicts.
3. Enter an abstract with a maximum of 250 words. The abstract must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space the abstract.
   2. Include the names of the organizer(s) and participant(s) if applicable.
4. Enter a proposal with a maximum of 1,000 words. The proposal must be typed or copied and pasted into the submission website.
   1. Single-space the proposal.
   2. Include a description of the topic of the session, the session activities and goals, and the background of the participant(s) if applicable.

Submission Deadline: Monday, February 26, 2024, 24h EST

Submissions Open: Early September 2023

*No Changes to the Submission once the Deadline passes

Questions about submissions? Please contact the IAC2024 at iac2024.doublehelice@gmail.com