Workshop Sessions and Doctoral School Proposals

Use the form below to submit proposals for the Workshop Sessions and/or the Doctoral School for the ALERT Geomaterials Annual Meeting and OZ Summer School.

Due to the expected number of proposals, a selection process will take place. All submissions will be reviewed and discussed by the Board of Directors during the ALERT Geomaterials Annual Meeting. The Board will then decide which proposals are accepted. Proposals that are not selected will not be automatically considered for the next Annual Meeting and must be resubmitted.

Proposals may be submitted each year between May 15th and September 15th.

Separate entries with semicolons.
Separate entries with semicolons.

Organizers

Name

Guidelines for organizers

Click here to read the main guidelines for the workshop
  • Meet all deadlines (abstracts, draft program, final program — dates to be announced after acceptance).
  • Limit the number of talks: maximum 10 presentations for a full-day session or 5 for a half-day session (including keynotes).
  • Respect the fixed time slots:
    • Standard lecture: 20 min + 5 min discussion
    • Keynote lecture: 30 min + 10 min discussion
  • Limit invited speakers: maximum 2 for a full-day session or 1 for a half-day session.
  • Ensure invited speakers register via the ALERT website.
  • Manage submissions: select contributions freely and send acceptance/rejection notifications on time.
  • Collect consent and upload slides: all presentations will be uploaded to the ALERT website (authors must agree).
  • Chair the session and handle logistics, including:
    • Providing the session computer
    • Loading all presentations (PPT/PDF) in advance
    • Ensuring technical support during the session
  • Use the official program template when preparing the session schedule.
Click here to read the main guidelines for the doctoral school
  • Meet all deadlines (program, manuscripts, final book submission — dates to be announced after acceptance).
  • Provide 18–20 hours of teaching over 3 days (corresponding to an approximately 200–220 page book).
  • Act as editors of the volume: review all manuscripts and request revisions where necessary.
  • Submit the final book as a single PDF file, including a foreword by the editors.
  • Ensure lecturers register online (registration is mandatory for accommodation).
  • Collect and upload all lecture slides after the school.
  • Manage logistics, including:
    • Providing a computer (PC)
    • Loading all presentations (PPT/PDF) in advance
    • Ensuring technical assistance during lectures
  • Inform lecturers about reimbursements: ALERT covers registration, accommodation, and travel expenses (upon presentation of receipts).
  • Ensure departure on Saturday (the center is closed on Sunday).
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