Frequently Asked Questions

What is the call for papers deadline for CSAE Conference 2026?

There are two deadlines this year for the CSAE Conference 2026 call for papers:

3 August 2025 - Deadline for funding. All submissions including an application for funding must be submitted by this date in Oxford Abstracts.

14 September 2025 - General deadline for all papers.

View the important dates timeline

When is the CSAE Conference 2026?

The CSAE Conference 2026 is taking place from 22 to 24 March 2026.

View the important dates timeline

How can I submit a paper for consideration?

Submissions are now open for the CSAE Conference 2026. All submissions must go through the CSAE Conference 2026 Submission Form. We've put together a step-by-step guide to the submission process, available to view below.

View the submission guidance

Where can I read a PDF of the call for papers?

View the PDF version of the call for papers for the CSAE Conference 2026 online here.

Read the PDF call for papers

Is there funding available for the CSAE Conference 2026?

Yes, we have limited funding available to support African speakers travelling from Africa. All funded speakers are also asked to attend a pre-conference workshop in Addis Ababa, in December 2025 (also funded). All submissions with an application for funding must be completed by 3 August 2025.

Find out more about funding

How do I add co-authors to my submission?

You can add your co-authors and their affiliations as part of the submission form. To add more information about you have submitted your form:

Log into your Oxford Abstracts account;
Click 'Edit' next to your submission;
Go to the co-authors question in the form and enter your co-authors' details.
Click 'Next' and then 'Complete' at the end of the form to submit your changes.

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I've applied for funding, when will I hear back?

Submissions for the CSAE Conference 2026 that include an application for funding will be considered after the funding deadline (3 August 2025) and all applicants will be informed of the decision regarding their funding application in August 2025.

If you are unsuccessful in your funding application, your paper will be considered alongside the other papers for inclusion in the CSAE Conference 2026 programme, after the general deadline of 14 September. Decisions for the programme will be communicated in late 2025.

What language must my paper be written in?

We are able to review papers written in French as well as English. We are unable to review papers written in any other language. If you are submitting a paper written in French, please note that the abstract and the title must be in English.

If your paper is accepted, the presentation must be given in English.

What is a suitable paper format?

When you submit your paper, you will be asked to upload a pdf. The word limit for the abstract is 500 words. The remainder of the paper can be any length providing the total size of the PDF file is less than 10MB.

If you would like to see what is considered to be a suitable paper format and length, you can see examples of the types of paper our conference team selects by looking at last year's conference programme. You can read each paper by clicking on the name of the paper.

View the CSAE Conference 2024 programme

Which topic should I choose for my submission?

Detailed descriptions of each submission topic can be found on our Conference Topic Information web page. The topics are used as part of the refereeing process to help group papers together into topic focused sessions.

View the topic descriptions

How do I know if my paper has been submitted properly?

If you have submitted your paper correctly, you will receive a confirmation email called 'CSAE Conference 2026 Submission Confirmation'. You can also check the status of your submission by logging into your Oxford Abstracts account and viewing the status displayed by your submission title (complete or incomplete).

For more information about complete or incomplete submissions, please see our submission guidance.

Read our submission guidance

My submission is 'incomplete', what does this mean?

You must fill in all required fields in the submission form to submit your paper for consideration. If you have left any required fields blank, your submission will be marked as 'incomplete' and will not be considered for the Conference.

To complete your submission, log back into your Oxford Abstracts account and ensure all fields of the form are complete. If a field is blank, the page number circle will be red when you re-enter the form.

When you have completed the form, click 'next' through to the end and then click 'complete'. You will then receive an email confirming your submission.

Read our submission guidance

Can I submit more than one paper?

Each author can only submit ONE paper for consideration.

If you have co-authored a different paper with someone else, they can submit that paper.

Can I upload an updated version of my paper?

All submissions can be amended (including paper titles, author information and improved versions of the paper itself) at any time until the call for papers deadline of 14 September 2025 when the system with close to allow the refereeing process to take place. Any accepted papers will then have until 04 January 2026 to make any further edits. To amend your paper, log into your Oxford Abstracts account and click the 'Edit' button next to your submission title.

Go to Oxford Abstracts

Will you publish my paper?

The conference proceedings are not formally published. However, accepted papers will be available online in the CSAE Conference 2026 programme.

Can I submit my paper for publication in a journal?

Please note that if you wish to submit a paper which has recently been accepted for publication you should only do so if your publisher is happy with this. Some publishers embargo content, so you should check with them first.

All accepted papers will be made available for participants to download as part of the online CSAE Conference 2026 programme.

What is your mailing list privacy policy?

CSAE Conference Mailing List 2026 Privacy Notice

Read our 2025 Mailing List Privacy Notice

How can I register for the CSAE Conference 2026?

Registration for the CSAE Conference 2026 will open in late 2025 and remain open till 22 February 2026.

What is the cancellation policy for the CSAE Conference 2026?

The cancellation policy for the CSAE Conference 2026 is available in the Terms and Conditions document agreed to via the registration process. You can also view it on the fees page of the CSAE Conference 2026 website.

View the fees page

What payment methods are accepted for registration for the CSAE Conference 2026?

All booking payments must be made via credit card due to the event management system requirements.

Is there accommodation at the CSAE Conference venue?

Yes, you can book accommodation at St Catherine's College for the duration of the CSAE Conference 2026. This is booked via St Catherine's directly using an event code that will be available in December 2025.

View the venue and accommodation info

Can I register for more than one person at a time for the CSAE Conference?

No, bookings must be made on an individual basis.

How can I update my personal details for the Conference?

To update your personal details, all you need to do is log into your registration and click 'modify registration'.

This takes you to the personal information for your registration (name, institution, biography, and so on). Once you have made your changes, click on the Submit button to save them.

If you're a speaker, you can update your speaker profile through the CSAE Speaker Hub: https://cvent.me/g8rw08

Go to registration site

Can I change when my paper has been scheduled in the programme?

Unfortunately, we are not able to incorporate any changes to the programme after it has been published.

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