In this webcast recording, long-time NCFR member and author Dr. Bahira Sherif Trask takes you step-by-step through the components of a conference proposal and how to prepare for submission to the NCFR annual conference. In addition to reviewing each section of a proposal and how to strengthen it, she explains the overall process, provides direction about how to manage the project, and gives examples of successful proposals (see links below).

Faculty, we encourage you to consider using this resource with your students.

Watch individual segments

1. Introduction
2. Why submit a proposal?
3. What section should I submit to?
4. What format fits my work?
5. Parameters of your proposal
6. Structure - the most important part of your proposal
7. Concise results - the make it or break it part
8. Choosing your keywords
9. Proposing a symposia or workshop
10. Final pointers

Submit your conference proposal

Proposals for the 2013 NCFR Annual Conference are being accepted now through March 1.  The conference is November 6-9 in San Antonio, Texas.
Submit your proposal
Additional information: Call for Proposals (PDF)