Abstract Submission Guidelines

Guidance for Authors

To support authors in preparing strong submissions, this guidance outlines the key requirements for submitting a high-quality abstract to the NCBR Conference 2025. Abstracts may be submitted under one of two categories:

• Research Abstracts – presenting original behavioural research, including research conducted in applied settings
• Knowledge in Practice Abstracts – showcasing behavioural insights in action, such as interventions, tools, or programmes developed and applied outside academic environments

Both categories welcome submissions related to the following themes:

• AI, Digital and Technology
• Health and Wellbeing
• Environment and Sustainability

Review Process

All abstracts will undergo peer review. The following criteria will be used to assess submissions:

1. Importance / Strategic Value – The work demonstrates generalisability and contributes to advancing behavioural research and/or offers clear strategic value.
2. Originality – The topic, application, or methods show innovation.
3. Clarity – The abstract clearly communicates what was done, why, and what was found.
4. Completed Data Collection and Analysis – Data should be collected and analysed by the time of the conference.
5. Strength of Methodology – Research methods are appropriate to the aims of the study (relevant to research abstracts only)

Following the peer-review process, authors will be notified if their abstract has been selected for an oral presentation or a poster.

Abstract submission deadline: 15^th January 2026

Research Abstracts

Research abstracts typically present original studies, including those undertaken in real-world or applied settings. These projects often involve collaboration with academic researchers.

• Word Limit: Maximum 350 words
• Structure: Authors are encouraged to use the following format, unless there is a strong reason not to:
• Rationale and Aims
• Methods (e.g. experiment, RCT, survey, interview study, think-aloud study, observational study, systematic review)
• Findings
• Conclusions

Additional Information:

• Abstracts must be clearly related to one of the three core themes listed above.
• Primary research must have received appropriate ethical approval and complied with standard ethical guidelines.
• Preference for oral presentations will be given to abstracts with completed data collection and analysis, or where there is a strong case that findings will be available by the time of the conference.

Knowledge in Practice Abstracts

Knowledge in Practice abstracts showcase behavioural science applications developed outside academic contexts—such as programmes, policies, interventions, or tools implemented in practice.

• Word Limit: Maximum 350 words
• Structure: A flexible format is acceptable, but abstracts should include:
• A clear explanation of the aim and/or results of the project or product
• A description of how it was developed, tested, and applied (methods or approach)
• A clear link to behavioural research within one of the three conference themes

Additional Information:

• Priority will be given to submissions that report results or clearly demonstrate outcomes.
• Projects in development may be considered where the intended impact or insights are clearly articulated.