Author & Presenter Instructions
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Thank you for contributing to the 15th U.S. National Combustion Meeting. This page provides detailed instructions for preparing and submitting your abstract, final paper, and presentation materials. Select a topic below for specific guidance, templates, and requirements.
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Questions about your submission? Contact the Technical Program Committeee.
All abstracts and papers must be submitted through the USNCM 2027 online submission portal. Please refer to the eligible topics list and presentation formats when preparing your submission.
Quick Links
Abstract Template
(Word)
Final Paper Template
(LaTeX)
Final Paper Template
(Word)
Author Instructions
(PROCI submissions)
Abstract Instructions
Abstracts for both presentation papers and work-in-progress posters (WiPP) must be submited through The Combustion Institute submission portal. Submissions will open on November 15, 2026. Presentation and WiPP abstracts should be within 500 words and include 2-4 keywords.
Submission steps:
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Log onto your account on The Combustion Institute website.
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Find the "Abstract Submissions" tab on the bottom of your member profile page.
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Click on "Submit New Abstract".
Only electronic submissions in PDF will be accepted. Submitted papers must be written in English, must be no longer than 500 words, must follow the Abstract Template included, must render without error using standard PDF viewing tools, and must include author names and affiliations on the first page.
Abstract Template (Word)
Paper Instructions
Full papers must be submited through The Combustion Institute submission portal. Submissions will open on November 15, 2026. Papers are limited to 8 pages using the provided template.
Note: Authors who wish to be considered for publication in PROCI should read more about the Journal Publication Option and must strictly adhere to the template and author instructions. Submissions that exceed the page limit or do not adhere to the template will not be eligible for an invitation to submit to PROCI.
Submission steps:
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Log onto your account on The Combustion Institute website.
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Find the "Abstract Submissions" tab on the bottom of your member profile page.
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Click on "Edit" next to your accepted abstract submission.
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Look for "Oral Presentation Full Paper Submission Here (Mandatory)" and upload your final paper as a PDF over your earlier abstract submission.
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[Optional] Upload your completed Publication Option Confirmation Form as a PDF in the additional documents portal on the "WiPP Abstract and Oral Presentation Full Paper Submission Here (Mandatory)" tab.
Only electronic submissions in PDF will be accepted. Submitted papers must be written in English, must be no longer than 8 pages in the provided template, must render without error using standard PDF viewing tools, and must include author names and affiliations on the first page.
Final Paper Template (Word)
Final Paper Template (LaTeX)
Author Instructions (PROCI Submissions)
Presentation Guidelines
New for USNCM 2027 in Boulder, there are two different options for oral presentations.
Oral Presentations:
Oral Presentations are standard podium presentations, typically ~20 minutes in length per slot including time for questions. When creating your slideshow, please use concise text and high-quality visuals. Account for differences in projector and computer aspect ratios by keeping information away from the outer boundaries of your slides. AV will be provided, but please ensure you have a working laptop and any necessary dongles and accessories to plug in. You should reserve 4 minutes of your timeslot for questions.
Interactive Presentations:
Interactive presentations are a hybrid podium/poster presentation. Each presenter will be given 10 minutes to present their work in a traditional slideshow format. When creating your slideshow, please use concise text and high-quality visuals. Account for differences in projector and computer aspect ratios by keeping information away from the outer boundaries of your slides. AV will be provided, but please ensure you have a working laptop and any necessary dongles and accessories to plug in. No Q&A will be held before moving to the next podium talk.
After the slide presentations are completed, speakers will move to the back of the room for an interactive Q&A session alongside their posters. This extended Q&A will last for a full half of the session time to allow in depth interactions. We highly encourage speakers to use the same figures from their 10-minute podium presentation in their posters for consistency. For poster formatting guidelines and a campus poster printing option, see the Poster Guidelines section.
Poster Guidelines
Work in Progress Posters (WiPP) and Interactive Presentation Posters must not exceed 30" x 40", but can be either landscape or portrait orientation. To make your research stand out, please use clear headings, concise text, and high-quality visuals. Avoid overcrowding the layout and choose colors and fonts that enhance readability. Standalone easels and foam backing boards will be provided, so paper or lightweight fabrics will work best.
On campus printing option:
Don't carry a poster if you dont have to! The InkSpot in the University Memorial Center (UMC) on CU Boulder's campus offers poster printing and more. Find more information here: InkSpot
Important Dates
Nov 15
Abstract Submission Opens
Feb 1
Abstract Submission Deadline
Feb 15-21
Presentation Acceptance Notifications
Mar 8
Final Paper
Due
Apr 12
Program Announced
Technical and Interactve Paper Timeline
Mar 1
WiPP Submissions Open
Apr 19
WiPP Submissions Close
Apr 30
WiPP Acceptance Notifications
Work in Progress Poster Timeline
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