Submission Types

ACERE has adopted a single-stage submission process for 2027. We accept three types of submissions (you will be asked to indicate submission type on the submission portal):

• Full Paper: Manuscripts representing well developed research will be considered for presentation in a traditional seminar paper presentation format (typically 5,000–7,000 words, excluding tables and references). However, if judged not to be sufficiently developed research, they may be allocated to a round table presentation format. Only full papers will be considered for best paper awards.
• Developmental Paper: This indicates an early-stage manuscript (typically 2,000–4,000 words, excluding tables and references). If accepted, developmental papers will be presented in a round table presentation format.
• Extended Abstract: Extended abstracts should be approximately 900 words. If accepted, extended abstracts will be presented in a round table presentation format. Extended abstracts are arranged into three main sections: i) Principal Topic; ii) Method (or “Key Propositions” for conceptual papers); and iii) Results and Implications.

General Format Requirements for Submissions

When making a submission, please ensure that the format requirements below are adhered to, and that requested information is included in the order given:

• Use Times New Roman 12pt and single spacing
• No identifying information (author names, email addresses, institutions)
• MS Word Header and Footer can be used for the title of the paper and page numbers
• No inclusion of any institutional graphics or logos
• References must be in a consistent academic style (e.g. Harvard or APA)
• Documents must be tidy and not show any history of tracked changes or comments
• If your paper includes graphics, please ensure these are of high quality and consider your final file size
• No changes to the paper title, abstract, authorship, or paper content can be made after the submission deadline
• Check that the PDF file of your paper prints correctly (i.e. all imported figures and tables are present), and ensure that the file is virus-free

Paper Submission for Review – FULL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PAPERS

Files should be uploaded to the submission portal in PDF format and must exclude all author identifying information (such as name, institution or contact details). This file will be used in the reviewing process; any paper with author information and less than 2,000 words will be automatically withdrawn. On the submission system, you will be asked to indicate whether you want your submission to be considered as a full paper or a developmental paper.

Deadline for Full / Developmental Paper Submission: Tuesday 15^th September 2026

Submission Portal: https://acere2027.exordo.com/ 

Page 1: Title Page

• Title
• Abstract (maximum of 150 words)
• Submission category (Full Paper / Developmental Paper)
• Word count (excluding tables and references)

Page 2 onwards: Body of paper

Extended Abstract Submission for Review

Extended Abstracts will be submitted to the submission portal in PDF format and must exclude all author identifying information (such as name, institution or contact details). This file will be used in the reviewing process. You will be asked to indicate this submission type on the submission system. Extended abstract must include:

• Title
• Submission category (Extended Abstract)
• Principal Topic (at least 300 words and no more than 500 words)
• Method (or “Key Propositions” for conceptual papers) (at least 200 words and no more than 300 words)
• Results and Implications (at least 100 words and no more than 300 words)

Deadline for Extended Abstract Submission: Tuesday 15^th September 2026

Submission Portal: https://acere2027.exordo.com/ 

Download the ACERE 2027 Submission Guidelines