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Knowledge Base Articles
Everything you need to know about the abstract submission process, session selection, and more.

Develop Your Abstract

Guidance on preparing strong abstracts, understanding requirements, and meeting expectations.

Writing a Strong Abstract for AGU25
Tips on crafting a compelling title, abstract text, and optional plain-language summary.
AGU25 Abstract Requirements
Detailed breakdown of submission specs: character limits, optional components, etc.
Abstract Dos and Don’ts: AGU25 Edition
Common mistakes to avoid and best practices to follow.
Should you Include a Plain Language Summary?
Help authors understand the value of this optional component.
First Author Policies and Responsibilities
Requirements around membership, authorship, and co-author consent.

Choose a Session

Helping authors find the right place to submit their work within the AGU framework.

How to Choose the Right Session for Your Abstract
Explains Sections, Sessions, and how to align your research with the right one.
Using the AGU25 Session Finder
Visual guide to using filters, searching by topic, or finding conveners.
How Index Terms Help Match Your Abstract to a Session
Guide to using AGU index terms in the search process.
The Role of Session Conveners
Explains how sessions are managed and how selections are made.

Submit Your Abstract

Step-by-step submission, fees, policies, editing, and what happens after submission.

How to Submit Your Abstract to AGU25
Clear, numbered walkthrough for the full submission process.
Abstract Submission Fees Explained
Details on pricing, who pays what, and who qualifies for fee waivers.
How to Request a Membership Waiver
For non-members or invited authors needing exemptions.
Can I Edit My Abstract After Submission? Yes—Here's How
Instructions for revisiting and updating your abstract before the deadline.
Technical Issues While Submitting?
Support contact info and troubleshooting common errors.
Submitting on Behalf of Someone Else? Read This
Reinforce policy that abstracts must be submitted by the first author.
What Happens After You Submit?
Timeline and expectations from submission to presentation.