Deadline for Abstracts: Sept. 9, 2009

Instructions for Preparing Proposals

The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders showcases new research on gambling disorders at the annual poster session and reception at the NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.  The poster session, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, is an opportunity for investigators to report their empirical research about gambling and gambling disorders and discuss it with conference attendees.  We especially encourage young investigators to submit poster proposals.

Posters should report on empirical research that examines topics related to this year's conference.  Posters that do not focus on empirical research will not be accepted. 

Proposals will be reviewed for scientific merit.  An award for the outstanding poster will be presented at the conference. 

Abstracts, limited to 500 words, should be submitted electronically using a font size no smaller than 12 pt. Please include the following information:

1. Title of presentation
2. Name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s) 
3. Mailing address, telephone and e-mail address of the first author
4. Poster abstract (no more than 500 words).  Please follow APA format for text and references.  The abstract should address the following:
   • Sample and methods
   • Preliminary findings
   • Implications for the field
5. Digital signature of first author certifying that any work with human or animal subjects in this abstract complies with the guiding policies and principles for experimental procedures of the World Medical Association of Helsinki.

Deadlines for submitting abstracts are: 
Friday, September 9, 2009

By submitting a poster, at least one author must agree to attend the conference and participate as the poster presenter.

Send abstract via e-mail to Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders at creilly@gamblingdisorders.org by Sept. 9, 2009.

Call Christine Reilly at 978-299-3040 if you have any questions or need more information.