Frequently Asked Questions
PARTICIPATION
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How can I participate?
You can participate in panels as a presenter, discussant, or chair. If you are interested in presenting your paper, please submit your abstract through our online form by December 22, 2020. The role of discussants is to discuss the papers presented in a panel. The chair presides over the discussion and QnA. Calls for discussants and chairs will start in January, once the panels are formed (you may also write to us to indicate your interest before the calls are open). Participants can take on multiple roles. Participants are expected to attend the entire conference.
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You can also participate as an observer. Please register here.
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Do I need to pay?
There are no application, participation, or registration fees.
Is it possible to attend the conference as an observer?
Definitely! Please register here. Anyone may join as observers.
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What if I cannot make it for the entire duration of the event?
Participants are expected to attend the entire conference. The intention of this conference is to encourage workshopping of projects among graduate students, hence we hope that all who join us will participate actively and support their peers.
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SUBMISSION
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Who can submit?
We welcome graduate students who are currently studying in, residing in or visiting Singapore. Students within one year of graduation may also submit their abstracts for projects undertaken during their graduate study. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, please write to us.
***For the 2021 conference, as the conference will be held online, we welcome graduate students from around the world.
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What is the criteria for submission?
Papers related to any subfield of Political Science and at different stages of progress are welcome.
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What is the process for submission?
Interested applicants should submit a 400-word abstract, including 4 keywords, and an academic CV. The deadline for submission is December 22, 2020. Submissions would then go through a process of selection by the organising committee and its advisers. Applicants will be informed of the decision within two to three weeks of the abstract submission deadline. Accepted applicants are obliged to follow through with their submission and must submit their papers by February 2, 2021.
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How many abstracts can I submit?
There are no restrictions on the number of abstracts you may submit.
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Can I submit an abstract based on a co-authored paper?
Certainly.
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When will I be informed whether my abstract has been accepted?
Decisions will be made within two to three weeks of the abstract submission deadline.
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PROGRAMME
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What is the panel composition?
Each panel is composed of a chair, at least one discussant and between 2 to 3 papers.
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Is the conference schedule available?
The full schedule will be available closer to the conference date.
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***For the 2021 conference, the structure of the conference is to be confirmed.
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Do you have a question that was not addressed above? Fret not, write to us!
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