The same proposal can be submitted to up to two sections, but submitting a proposal to two sections does not increase the chance of acceptance. For a description of the sections and the names and e-mail addresses for the section heads, click here.

Individuals may participate on no more than two panels and/or poster sessions. Participants may give one paper presentation and assume one other panel role (chair, discussant, co-author). Groups not affiliated with MPSA that wish to sponsor panels should contact the MPSA Executive Director (morgan@mpsanet.org).

Papers may be presented in a traditional format or in a poster session. For more detailed information about these formats, click here. The length and format of a paper are whatever is appropriate for publication in your sub-field.

The following information is required in the online submittal form:

1. First author's name, mailing address, phone number, affiliation, e-mail address, and the year he or she started Ph.D. study and the year he or she completed or will complete the Ph.D. Be sure to provide an e-mail address that you check regularly, as all correspondence about your submission is conducted via e-mail.
2. Section(s) (up to 2) to which the proposal is being submitted (click here for a list and descriptions)
3. Title of the proposal (This information will be included in the conference program if the proposal is accepted. There is a 250 character limit. Spaces and punctuation marks count as characters. Do not use tabs or hard returns.)
4. Brief Overview (This information will be included in the conference program if the proposal is accepted. There is a 250 character limit. Spaces and punctuation marks count as characters. Do not use tabs or hard returns.)
5. Abstract (There is a 1,250 character limit. Spaces and punctuation marks count as characters. Do not use tabs or hard returns.)
6. Click on the white "Add" button at the bottom of the form only to add one or more co-authors. Do not click on this button to "add" your paper.
7. Click on the "Save" button to submit your proposal. A message will appear on your screen confirming your submission with a submission reference number. You also will receive an e-mail confirmation. This is your proof that MPSA has received your submission, so keep it as a record. Check your junk mail folder if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation from mpsa1@mpsanet.org

This is a PROPOSAL submission system only. You cannot submit your paper to this online system. If your proposal is accepted, the section head will decide if it will be presented as a paper or a poster. You will submit your paper to the members of your panel and upload it to the archive by April 5, 2010. You will be notified through e-mail by the end of November of the status of your submission. Be sure to provide an e-mail address that you check regularly.

You can edit your submission at any time. However, you cannot change the sections to which you submit your proposal as a first and second choice. You cannot delete a proposal. If you need to change a section choice or delete a submission, send your request to conf@mpsanet.org Be sure to include the proposal ID number.

The 2010 meeting will take place over a 4-day period, from Thursday morning through Sunday afternoon. By submitting a proposal, you agree to be available to participate in panels or poster sessions during any of the four days of the conference. Requests for specific days or times for participation are not accepted, except for reasons related to religious observances or unusual family circumstances. We will make every effort to accommdate these scheduling requests, but there is no guarantee that these requests will be honored. Though MPSA values teaching, approximately 80% of attendees teach, so we cannot accommodate teaching schedules. Special scheduling requests must be submitted to conf@mpsanet.org no later than December 4, 2009.

The Midwest Political Science Association reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received from an individual or individuals desiring to participate in the annual meeting.

If your proposal is accepted and you agree to present it, you must register for the conference no later than December 31, 2009, or your name may not appear on the program. (For paper submissions, at least one author must register.)