ICMS

Organisers should contact ICMS (either the Centre Manager (Irene.Moore@icms.org.uk) or the Scientific Director) to discuss ideas and dates before finalising their proposal for submission.

The Programme Committee will consider proposals three times each year:  in March, July and December.  Submissions will be accepted at any time but applicants should allow sufficient time (we recommend three clear months) for proposals to be reviewed and for the proposers to react to the referees’ comments. Therefore, normally:

• proposals should be received by the last day of November in order to be considered in March
• proposals should be received by the last day of March in order to be considered in July
• proposals should be received by the last day of August in order to be considered in December.

It is helpful if proposals are submitted before the deadlines (if possible) to allow plenty of time for referees to report. Applicants should also keep in mind the time needed to plan accommodation and space once an activity is accepted for inclusion in the ICMS programme. Please allow 6 months if possible.

The proposal document should not normally exceed 3 pages and should be submitted electronically (PDF, PS, Word or DVI). In the covering email the proposer should suggest the names of three referees and provide contact details. Email the proposal to Irene.Moore@icms.org.uk.

The following information should be provided:

• Title of research activity
• Names of reseachers
• CV and publications list for each researcher
• The objectives, novelty and timeliness of the proposed research.