1. How to Earn an Expense Paid Trip
to the IAI
Submit an Abstract of no more than 250 words. Topics cover most forensic disciplines excluding fingerprints, digital
imaging, footwear/tire track impressions, and bloodstain pattern analysis. Interesting case histories are welcomed.

2. Step 1
Write an abstract in WORD or PDF or when using the
submission form write it directly into the space provided.

3. Step 2
Access the International Association Website at
http://www.theiai.org.

4. Step 3
Using your mouse click on the CALL FO PAPERS! Button at the right side of the page.

5. Step 4
Using your mouse click on the NIST Abstract button at the right side of the page.

6. Step 4
Fill in the fields by typing into the spaces provided. You may also type your abstract directly into the Message field.

7. Step 5
Using your mouse, click on the Send Email button at the bottom of the form.

8. The Process Once You Submit an Abstract
o Abstracts must be submitted before January 31, 2017.
o Members of the subcommittee on Forensic Laboratory Analysis will review the abstracts for content and interest.
o Two abstracts will be selected for the NIST stipend.
o The NIST stipend covers by reimbursement transportation, lodging, and registration for the annual training conference.
o Awardees will be notified via e-mail by the Chair of the subcommittee on Forensic Laboratory Analysis.
o Awardees must then submit their abstracts to the Program Chair using the IAI website by the February due date
o Awardees must then contact Susan Ballou at NIST susan.ballou@nist.gov to receive instructions on how to
complete and submit the reimbursement vouchers.

9. That’s It!
Questions?