Submissions

The IFoRE program committee invites submissions that advance conversations at the intersection of scientific research, professional development, and societal impact across disciplines. Scientists, engineers, administrators, entrepreneurs, ethicists, policymakers, educators, and communicators worldwide are encouraged to submit proposals for sessions and presentations that celebrate and explore scientific research excellence.

While both students and professionals may lead general sessions, students who wish to enter the IFoRE Student Research Competition must use the IFoRE Student Submission Portal.

IFoRE’s mission is to examine the many dimensions of research excellence—from how research is conducted to who conducts it and who benefits from it. We welcome diverse scientific perspectives and innovative formats. Proposals may include specific speakers and participants, or they may include ideas, concepts, or examples of speakers that should be featured during IFoRE 2025. The IFoRE program committee will help organize sessions based on proposal recommendations by inviting knowledgeable experts or thought leaders on suggested topics.

Session proposals may be structured in a variety of ways, including individual speakers, mini symposia, panel discussions, workshops, or public interviews.

Sessions should align with one or more of the following general areas:

• Science or Engineering Seminar (Theme-Related Research Advancements)

• Science or Engineering Seminar (Non-Theme-Related Research Advancements)

• Excellence in Science or Engineering Practice (Ethics, Integrity, Culture, Reliability, Reproducibility, Open Science Initiatives, Interdisciplinary Research, etc.)

• Broader Impacts (Scientific or Engineering Impact Reports, Science Communication, Policy, Civic Science, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, etc.)

• Professional Development (Ethics Training, Designing Research Projects, Successful Collaboration, Research Interdisciplinarity, Publication Advice, Grant Writing, Career Guidance, Mentoring, Resume Preparation, Job Search, Promotion & Tenure Navigation, Salary Negotiation, Alternative Careers, Lab Management)

• STEM Education (K-12 Education, Undergraduate Research Experiences, Virtual Teaching, Curriculum Development)

The goal of every IFoRE session is to deliver a clear idea, lesson, or experience related to best practices, recent research results, or understanding the broader concept of research excellence. Attendees should leave with practical insights or inspiration that they can apply in their own research and career.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and authors will be informed upon acceptance. While both students and professionals may lead general sessions, students who wish to enter the IFoRE Student Research Competition must use the IFoRE Student Submission Portal.

Questions? Please contact programs@sigmaxi.org for assistance with the submission process.