Full Paper Submission Guidelines for SEAGA Travel Award Applicants

Full Paper Submission Guidelines for SEAGA Travel Award Applicants

Applicants wishing to be considered for the SEAGA 2027 Travel Awards are required to submit a full paper together with their abstract by 15 March 2027.

Full papers should adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Length: Between 4,000 and 6,000 words, including references, tables and figures.

2. Language: Papers must be written in English.

3. Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format, using A4 page size, 12-point font and 1.5 line spacing.

4. Structure: Papers should include a title, abstract, keywords, introduction, literature review or conceptual framework (where relevant), methodology, findings and discussion, conclusion, and references. The structure may be adapted to suit the nature of the research.

5. Referencing: APA 7th edition referencing style is recommended.

6. Originality: Papers should present original scholarly work and demonstrate clear relevance to one or more of the SEAGA conference themes (Themes 1–16).

Assessment and Selection

Full papers will be evaluated based on scholarly merit, including the originality and significance of the research, conceptual and methodological rigour, quality of analysis, and contribution to geographical knowledge and understanding.

Applicants must submit both their abstract and full paper by the abstract submission deadline to be eligible for consideration. Successful awardees must attend the conference in person to receive their awards.

Note: Full paper submission is required only for applicants seeking consideration for the SEAGA Travel Awards. Other conference participants are required to submit an abstract only.