Abstract submissions will open soon!

• Submission Deadline for International participants: 4th April 2025
• Submission Deadline for Indian participants: 9th May 2025

Note for International Participants:

Decisions on abstract submissions will be announced in early to mid-May 2025 to allow sufficient time for obtaining necessary travel clearances and visa processing.

How to Submit Your Abstract

• Complete Registration
  • Registration for the conference is mandatory before abstract submission. Follow the instructions at [Registration link].
• Log in to Your SCCS Account
  • Go to ‘My Overview’ in the bottom-left corner and enter your abstract details in the form provided.
  • Read our abstract guidelines before submitting.
• Provide Additional Details
  • Specify the capacity in which your study was conducted by selecting an option from the drop-down menu:
    • Master’s thesis
    • PhD thesis
    • Member of a research network
    • Amateur
    • Other
  • Indicate your present designation/status (e.g., MSc student, PhD candidate, independent researcher, conservation practitioner).
• Include a Visual Component
  • In addition to a textual abstract, a visual element is required to complement your submission.
  • This could be a graph, table, map, figure, illustration, flowchart, photograph, or any other visual representation that supports your study's main findings, design, or concept.
  • This helps abstract reviewers better understand your work and ensures that submissions are based on actual research.
  • Work-in-progress studies are welcome and can include preliminary results, conceptual diagrams, or study design flowcharts.
  • If you need guidance in preparing the visual component, please contact sccs@sccs-bng.org for suggestions and examples.
• Mark Your Study Location
  • Drag and drop a pin on the Google Map provided or manually enter GPS coordinates in the Latitude and Longitude fields.
• Choose Your Presentation Preference
  • Indicate whether you prefer to present as a talk, a poster, or have no preference.
  • While we will do our best to accommodate requests, talk slots are limited, and you may be assigned a poster presentation instead.
• Bursary Applications
  • If you wish to apply for a bursary, indicate this during submission (see Fees and Bursaries for details).

Important Notes

• Abstracts must be submitted only by first authors, who will be expected to present upon acceptance.
• Only one abstract per participant is allowed.
• Only one person per study can submit and present an abstract.
• Selection of talks vs. posters is based on various factors, including theme diversity, completeness of work, and reviewers’ recommendations—not just abstract quality.
• While we aim to accommodate as many presenters as possible, abstracts deemed unsuitable by reviewers may be declined.
• The final decision on abstract acceptance rests with the conference organisers.
• Once submitted, edits are not possible. However, you will receive a link to view a copy of your submission.