Account Requirements
Account Requirements for Submissions
For data privacy and accuracy, all participants in scientific sessions and authors on abstract submissions are now required to have a free . (Note: SfN membership is not required to create an account.)
What to Know:
- In the session proposal and abstract submission forms, submitters will use a search tool to find each individual and add them as a speaker or co-author.
- The search is an EXACT match on First Name, Last Name, and/or Email Address. Last name is a required field.
- If you cannot find the individual, verify you’re using the same email address or spelling of their name that they used in their My SfN profile.
- Submitters cannot create new accounts on behalf of others.
- Submitters will not be able to add individuals who do not have an SfN account.
- Submitters will not be able to edit the First Name, Last Name, or Email Address in the submission form for themselves or others. Any modifications would need to be made in their My SfN profile first.
What Does This Mean for Submitters:
- Be proactive! Reach out to all individuals participating in your session or listed on your abstract author block to ask them to update their SfN accounts with their current information. If they don’t have an SfN account, they need to create one.
- Make sure you have the right information so you can find the correct individuals in the search tool.
- Don’t wait until the submission deadline when thousands of people will be accessing the site at the same time. Encourage your colleagues to update their information now!
My SfN Account Information
How to Create and Update a Free My SfN Account
Create a 鈥痠f you don’t have one already.
If you already have a 鈥痓ut don’t remember your username or password, follow the instructions鈥痷nder “Do you need help signing into our site?” to access your account, or鈥痺atch the instructional video below.
Update your My SfN profile!鈥疶his will ensure that your account has up-to-date information, including your First Name, Last Name, Email, and Institution so that this information displays correctly when you’re added to a session or an abstract.
