TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS

Symposium

750 word abstract of the symposium, and must include the title and a paragraph about each paper (minimum of 3 papers) in the symposium. There is an additional 250 words for references. The symposium as a whole must have a clear focus and each paper therein must be clearly related to the overall focus/theme of the symposium but also offer distinct perspectives.

You can also contact your Special Interest Group who may be putting together symposia. Visit www.bera.ac.uk/communities for a list of all the SIGs and contact details.

Individual Papers

750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references.

Option to specify Student, Early Career Researcher, Teacher/Practitioner, Researcher Papers

Poster

750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references.

Successful posters will either be physically displayed or available as an ePoster (this will be decided by the Committee).

All posters (both physical and ePosters) will have the opportunity to deliver a 5 minute presentation during one of the sessions.

There will be a prize for the best physical poster and best ePoster.

Panel Discussion/ Workshop/ Activity

We are open to all new ways of presenting and demonstrating a non traditional approach to an academic presentation of research. These sessions will be 90 minutes.

750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

BERA currently runs a number of awards and bursaries in conjunction with the Annual Conference. There are various bursaries available to assist with attendance at the conference. BERA is keen to provide financial help to assist with their attendance at the conference. Keep checking as other opportunities may become available.

Student Bursary
Deadline 27 February 2024

Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024.

Full and part time students are eligible to apply. Students must have submitted an abstract for the conference and be a BERA Member.

Teacher/Practitioner/Independent Researchers Bursary
Deadline 27 February 2024

Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024.

All applicants must have submitted an abstract for the conference and be a BERA Member.

International Bursary
Deadline 27 February 2024

Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024, 4 nights' accommodation (at the official conference hotel) and/or funds towards travel up to £1000.

Bursaries are available to individuals made up from the 80 countries classified as low income or lower-middle income as specified by the World Bank.

You do not need to be a BERA Member to apply for this bursary.

Travel and Accommodation Bursary
Opening 17 March 2024

Successful bursary applicants will be awarded 4 nights' accommodation (at the official conference hotel) and BERA will reimburse (pre-conference) standard class travel booked in advance (up to a total of £500).

Open to any UK based students, practitioners/teachers or independent researchers who has had their abstract selected for the BERA/WERA Conference 2024 and have not received other BERA awards or bursaries. Applicants must be a BERA member. Applicants must have registered for the conference by the bursary deadline.