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AGU26 Abstract Submissions

The deadline to submit general abstract submissions for AGU26 has passed. Abstract acceptance notifications were emailed on 1 October.

New for AGU26: Please note new poster measurements

AGU strives to include all scientists who want to participate in Annual Meeting, which includes making changes to facilitate the sharing of research and opportunities for researchers to meet and conduct open dialogue. This year's poster hall incorporates longstanding feedback from attendees, including providing seating and gathering spaces so that attendees can better meet, collaborate, and rest on site. In order to do so without excluding participants, AGU utilized a format shown to be successful at our Ocean Sciences Meeting, where poster boards will accommodate two posters per side. We understand this is a change for Annual Meeting attendees, but our goal is to enhance your overall experience when you join your AGU colleagues in San Francisco. 

 


Questions about abstract submissions or the scientific program? Contact AGU.

Steps to Submitting an Abstract

AGU members don't just attend the Annual Meeting, they shape it. If this is your first time joining AGU: Welcome! Submitting your abstract is often the first step in a deeper relationship with AGU’s global Earth and space sciences community.

Membership is required to submit an abstract at AGU26. Just as importantly, for many authors this is the starting point for a deeper, year-round AGU experience:

  • Finding scientific collaborators, cross‑disciplinary connections, and ongoing community
  • Access to practical resources and tools that support scientific work and impact
  • Opportunities to give back, lead, and help defend science

First authors, including invited authors, must be a current AGU member or a member of an affiliated society/organization. If you are a non-geoscientist or a member of an affiliated society/organization, you must have requested a membership waiver by Wednesday, 22 July.

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Please note, session conveners and AGU26 program committee will decide which session type your abstract may be assigned to. It is not possible to request an oral presentation. Familiarize yourself with the various session formats.

  • When you submit your abstract, you will need to indicate how the presenting author will attend (in person in San Francisco, CA or online).
  • Abstracts will be reviewed and scheduled by the conveners in either oral, poster, or GeoBurst sessions based on program committee allocations and in-person or online selection.
  • The presenting author will need to confirm location participation by 6 November. No changes can be made after this date.

Review and refer to the following important policies and FAQs for guidance.

After reviewing the full guidelines and preparing your abstract submission, you are ready to submit your abstract.

Notifications of abstract acceptance or rejection will be sent in early October. If you have any questions about your abstract submission, please contact AGU.

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AGU strives to maintain the highest ethical standards for our publications and to be transparent with our policies and procedures.

Learn More Authorship, Use of AI Tools, and Plagiarism Policies

The abstract submission fee is a processing fee and is non-refundable.

Learn More About Submission Fees and Policies

DO NOT withdraw a paid abstract submission to make edits. Submitted abstracts may be accessed, edited as needed, or transferred to another section or session until submissions close on the extended deadline of Wednesday, 5 August 2026 23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC). For assistance with transferring an abstract to another section or session, contact the Scientific Program Team.

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Reach out to AGU’s public information office if you think your abstract is newsworthy. 

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The presenting author must register to attend AGU26 in person or online.

Registration information for AGU26

Submission Fees

Regular Fee - $80 USD
Student Fee - $45 USD

Low Income/Lower-Middle Income* - No Fee. If you reside in one of these countries, the abstract fee will be waived during submission.

*Please see 2026 fiscal year World Bank country classifications by income level table for more information.

Abstracts that are not paid and submitted by 5 August will not be reviewed and will be withdrawn after the abstract submission deadline. 

The abstract submission fee is:

  • A required and non-refundable processing fee for all abstract submissions, including invited abstract authors.
    • Do not withdraw a paid abstract submission to make edits or submit a new abstract. You can access and edit the draft or submitted abstract at any time until the submission deadline.
    • Refunds will not be issued for abstracts that are withdrawn and/or resubmitted.
    • If you submit multiple abstracts to the meeting, you must pay the submission fee for each abstract.
  • Separate from membership fees and meeting registration fees.
  • Payable by credit card only; wire payments or purchase orders cannot be accommodated.
  • Not based on approval of your abstract submission or attendance at the meeting.
    • Please note:
      • Lack of travel approval or inability to attend in person is not grounds for a refund, as AGU26 offers virtual participation options for both oral and poster presentations.
      • Voluntary cancellations, personal scheduling conflicts, or changes in travel arrangements are not eligible for a refund.
Submission Resources

Review resources for pointers on how to write and submit an abstract for the AGU Annual Meeting.

Submitting an abstract to AGU26 is an exciting step! To make the most of this opportunity, AGU has developed a tool to help you choose the right session and ensure your work reaches the audience most interested in your topic.

After browsing accepted sessions for AGU26, if you still need help, use the session finder tool to paste in your abstract text or keywords, and see a list of recommended sessions before you submit.

The Outstanding Student Presentation Awards (OSPA) Program has evolved into the new Outstanding Emerging Presenters (OEP) Program! Launching in 2026, the program will provide emerging presenters with support before, during, and after the AGU Annual Meeting. Presenters who participate in the program will also have the chance to win an OEP award designated by their section. Note: the deadline to apply has passed. Now accepting volunteers!

Interested in volunteering to support emerging presenters?

If you are an AGU member who has attended an AGU meeting in the last five years, you are eligible to volunteer. You do not need to attend AGU26 to volunteer for this program. Volunteers will give feedback on presenters’ draft presentations in November. Learn more about volunteering and volunteer using the link below. If you have any questions, please write to us at [email protected].

Volunteer to Support Emerging Presenters 

Who can participate?

This program is open to students, first-time AGU presenters, and presenters from low and lower-middle income countries defined by the World Bank. Participants must be AGU members and have submitted an abstract as a presenting author at AGU26.

How it Works

Presentation Support: The primary goal of OEP is to provide emerging presenters with valuable feedback about their planned presentations to help them make the most of their meeting experience. Presenters participating in OEP will upload their draft presentations in early November and be matched with reviewers shortly after, who will review their drafts and offer insightful feedback ahead of the meeting. Presenters can then proceed to make changes before uploading their final presentations and go into AGU26 feeling more confident and prepared to excel.

Community: Presenters may also opt-in to OEP Circles, where they will meet in virtual groups for peer support in preparation for AGU26.

Awards: Participants who complete the program are eligible to win an OEP award for their presentation at AGU26 as designated by their section.

Program Timeline

Applications are now closed. As capacity is limited, we strongly recommend submitting your abstract and application as early as possible to secure a spot.

Presenters will upload their draft presentations in early November with volunteer reviewers providing feedback from early to mid-November.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

After submitting an abstract, authors can automatically generate a letter of invitation via the control panel within your abstract submission or through the User Portal. Please note, acceptance letters will not be available until early October.

If you require a letter of invitation before submitting an abstract or you will not be submitting an abstract, you must request one here.

First authors must ensure that all co-authors or collaborators associated with the abstract are listed AND each individual listed as a co-author has agreed to serve in that capacity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are not permitted as authors as they cannot take responsibility for submitted works; however, their use should be fully transparent.

AGU Authorship and AI tools

  • Authors (or their institutions or funders) retain copyright of their abstract.
  • Authors can acknowledge scientific teams or collaborators, data, and software within abstract text or using “Add Team” within author list.
  • Authors may submit abstracts for work that has been published in journals or presented at other scientific meetings. The work should be current and provide new data and results since any previous presentations.
  • If you wish to cite an abstract presented at AGU26, please cite as: Author(s) (2026), Title, Abstract (Final paper number, ex: AE14B-1234) presented at AGU26, 07-11 Dec.

*Please note that AGU does not automatically publish your abstract in Google Scholar, any archive, or assign a DOI. However, you may gain a DOI through ESS Open Archive. Submissions to ESS Open Archive must include the entire presentation or paper alongside the abstract – ESS Open Archive does not host abstracts alone. Items stored on ESS Open Archive are also indexed by other services, such as Crossref and ResearchGate, depending on the license chosen at deposition to ESS Open Archive. If you have any questions regarding the publishing of your abstract in Google Scholar, please see this article on why abstracts may not appear in Google Scholar and how to manually add them. We recommend that you create a personal profile in Google Scholar and manually add your abstract if you wish for it to be indexed there.

  • Student Travel Grants
    Discover available student and early career travel grants to help you attend AGU26.
    Learn more

  • Berkner Travel Fellowship
    Berkner Fellowships provide funding for early career scientists and students from countries designated by the World Bank as "low" or "lower-middle" income to present research at AGU-sponsored meetings.
    Learn more

  • No-Cost Registration for Indigenous Attendees and Community Leaders
    Apply for a no-cost meeting registration and abstract fee waiver to the AGU26 annual meeting. AGU offers free registration and abstract waivers to AGU member scientists of Indigenous cultural heritage worldwide and non-scientist community leaders. This registration applies to both in-person and virtual attendance.

Eligibility & Process:

  • Membership in an Indigenous community, which is recognized as a sovereign right established through self-determination and community acceptance (Anaya, 2004, cited in David-Chavez and Gavin, 2018). Indigenous scientists must be AGU members to take advantage of no-cost registration. 
  • OR a non-scientist representing their community’s interests in environmental, Earth, geoscience, or related fields. Community leaders who are not scientists can be Indigenous or non-Indigenous and do not need to be AGU members. 
  • You will receive a promo code to waive the abstract fee once your application is approved. Do not submit an abstract before receiving your code. 
  • The no-cost registration will be automatically applied to your AGU member account once your application is approved.

To apply, please complete the applicable waiver application form below by Thursday, 30 July.

Indigenous AGU Members Application Form

Community Leaders Application Form

Find information for middle and high school students to participate in the Bright Students Training as Research Scientists (Bright STaRS) program.

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