What information do authors need to submit a paper?

Paige Watson

Updated on 10 March 2026

• Copy Link

When submitting a research paper to a conference, authors must provide several key pieces of information that help organizers and reviewers understand the research. These details allow the conference committee to categorize submissions, assign appropriate reviewers, and evaluate the quality and relevance of the research.

PeerSubmit collects all necessary information during the submission process through a structured submission form. This ensures that every paper includes the required academic and administrative details before entering the peer review workflow.

Basic Manuscript Information

The first step of the submission process involves providing details about the research paper itself.

• Paper Title – The title of the research paper.
• Abstract – A summary explaining the purpose, methodology, and findings of the research.
• Keywords – Important terms that describe the research topic.
• Track or Topic – The conference category that best fits the research.

These details help conference organizers quickly understand the focus and subject area of the submission.

Author and Co-author Details

Authors must also provide information about the individuals involved in the research.

• Primary author name and contact information.
• Affiliation such as university, institution, or company.
• Email address for communication.
• Details of additional co-authors.

Providing accurate author information ensures that all contributors receive proper recognition and communication from the conference.

Manuscript File Upload

The next step is uploading the research manuscript. PeerSubmit supports uploading research documents in commonly accepted academic formats.

• Full research paper or manuscript file.
• Supplementary materials if required.
• Additional documents such as figures or datasets.

Conference organizers may specify formatting requirements or file types depending on their submission guidelines.

Additional Conference Requirements

Some conferences may require additional information during submission depending on the event format.

• Presentation preference (oral or poster).
• Conflict of interest declarations.
• Funding or grant information.
• Ethics or research approval details.

These additional fields can be configured by conference organizers when creating submission forms in PeerSubmit.

How PeerSubmit Simplifies Submission

PeerSubmit simplifies the submission process by guiding authors through each step of the form and ensuring that all required information is collected before submission.

• Structured submission forms prevent missing information.
• Authors can easily add multiple co-authors.
• Tracks and topics help categorize research correctly.
• Uploaded files are securely stored for the review process.

By collecting all necessary submission details in one place, PeerSubmit ensures that the peer review process can begin smoothly and efficiently.

Next Step

After submitting the required information and uploading the manuscript, the paper enters the conference review process where reviewers evaluate the research and provide feedback.