Deadline for Abstracts: Sept. 10, 2010

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. 14, 2010, is an opportunity for investigators to report their empirical research about gambling and gambling disorders and converse with conference attendees about their findings.  We especially encourage young investigators to submit poster proposals.

Posters can focus on any aspect of disordered gambling. Posters that do not focus on empirical research will not be accepted. Abstracts 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 in MS Word or other word processing software 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.

Deadline for submitting abstracts is: Friday, September 10, 2010

By submitting a poster, at least one author must agree to attend the conference and to participate as the poster presenter. No individual can be first author on more than one abstract.

Send abstract via e-mail to Nathan Smith, Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders at nathan.rex.smith@gmail.com by Sept. 10, 2010.

Call the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders at 978-299-3040 (ext, 113) if you have any questions or need more information.