# Recommendations for journals / conferences (abstract-only or poster submissions) **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements/Jobs\ **Created:** [September 6, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366 "2025-09-06T09:19:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Astro\_Keerthana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/astro_keerthana/32/3736_2.png) [@Astro\_Keerthana](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Astro_Keerthana)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/1 "2025-09-06T09:19:18Z")
Hello folks, I am preparing an **abstract-only submission** titled **“Characterization of Soil and Rock-Inhabiting Fungi from Selected Localities with Potential Astrobiological Applications.”** This is my undergraduate research. I would be very grateful for recommendations of high-impact journals or research conferences that: - Accept **abstract-only** or **poster** submissions, - Reach audiences in **astrobiology, geomicrobiology, environmental microbiology, mycology,** or **space life sciences** , and - Offer good visibility for **interdisciplinary, early-career** research. If you know of specific journals, upcoming conferences (with submission deadlines), or useful contacts/sections (e.g., student poster sessions, early-career tracks, or travel grants), please share them here. I am open to virtual presentations if travel support is not available. Many thanks in advance for your help. Best regards, Keerthana ---
**Author:** ![anna.lewkowicz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/anna.lewkowicz/32/284_2.png) [@anna.lewkowicz](https://awg.osdr.space/u/anna.lewkowicz)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/2 "2025-09-07T09:51:36Z")
Not sure where you’re based but EANA usually accepts things like that 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Astro\_Keerthana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/astro_keerthana/32/3736_2.png) [@Astro\_Keerthana](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Astro_Keerthana)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 5:01am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/3 "2025-09-08T05:01:48Z")
Thank you, @anna.lewkowicz ! I’ll check it out! ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/4 "2025-09-08T11:40:31Z")
I’m not sure, but pinging @dr.richard.barker @daniela.bezdan @ben.sikes who may have an idea? ---
**Author:** ![ben.sikes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/ben.sikes/32/1045_2.png) [@ben.sikes](https://awg.osdr.space/u/ben.sikes)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/5 "2025-09-20T02:35:52Z")
Apologies for my slow reply. I think ASGSR still has late breaking poster submissions open for this year: [ASGSR 2025 Call for Abstracts Released – ASGSR](https://asgsr.org/asgsr-2025-call-for-abstracts-released/) For journals, it would likely take some more work to get it in shape for a journal like Fungal Biology, Astrobiology, or what not. I often encourage undergraduates in my lab that might not be there yet, to look at publishing in their state’s Transactions of their Academy of Science. I don’t know where you are based but perhaps there is something like this where you are? ---
**Author:** ![Astro\_Keerthana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/astro_keerthana/32/3736_2.png) [@Astro\_Keerthana](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Astro_Keerthana)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/recommendations-for-journals-conferences-abstract-only-or-poster-submissions/3366/6 "2025-09-22T10:48:09Z")
Dear Ben, Thank you so much for your thoughtful response and for pointing me toward ASGSR’s late breaking poster submissions. I’ll definitely look into that opportunity. I also appreciate your guidance on potential journals such as “_Fungal Biology and Astrobiology_” and your suggestion about state level academy of science publications. That’s a very practical idea, and I’ll explore whether there are similar opportunities available here in Sri Lanka. Your advice is really helpful as I consider the best path forward for this work, and I’m grateful for your encouragement. Best regards, Keerthana