Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster Size and Layout

Call for papers

Presentation Formats

Registration for All Authors and Participants

Conference Fee

Invitation to Participate in IPPA23

Point of Contact for Abstracts

Workshop Proposals

Guidelines for posters

Funding Availability

ARCAS Travel Award

Virendra Nath Misra IPPA23 Congress Participation Fund

Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology Grant Application Guidelines

Granucci Fund

Poster Presentation Guidelines

1. All posters need to be prepared and printed, ready for display before arriving at the conference. The IPPA conference committee will not print or reproduce poster submissions. Authors are fully responsible for preparing, printing and transporting their own posters.

2. Overall, the content of the poster is the decision of the authors, and must ensure accuracy, permissions (such as images or copyrighted materials), and any required acknowledgements or citations.

3. Posters should include a title and author information (Full name, Institution, Corresponding email)

4. Images should be large, clear and easily interpreted.

5. llIustrations and table captions are clear and understandable.

6. Use a resolution of 300 DPI in printing the poster to avoid pixelation.

7. Font size should be a minimum of 70 pt. for the title, and slightly smaller sub-headers.

8. For readability from about 1-2 meters, use 24 pt for general presentation (body) text,

9. References can be abbreviated and presented in 12 or 18 pt at the bottom of the poster.

10. Ensure that the final printed poster is durable and if possible, laminated.

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Poster Size and Layout

Orientation: Portrait

Size: A1 [59 x 84 cm]

Call for papers

The 23rd IPPA Conference is now open for paper submissions. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 15 March 2026.

For those with funding applications, registration and abstract submissions should be completed on or before the 1st of March 2026.

KEY INFORMATION

We accept abstracts in English. If it helps to reach a wider readership, a translated version of the abstract in the author’s preferred language can be included later, once the abstract has been accepted.
All abstracts are limited to 250 words, no references or footnotes, and in a single paragraph.
Please include the full name of all authors and their respective institutional affiliations, with one email address for the corresponding author (the email registered when you fill out the online submission form). It is not a requirement to put positions or roles, otherwise they will just be simply removed.
Indicate the Session number and Title of the session where you would like to present your paper.
A lead author can present a maximum of two papers or one presentation and one poster (we cannot guarantee that you will be able to present two papers. This will depend on the demand for presentation slots). Please submit each paper individually.
In submitting the abstract, the author also grants the IPPA Secretariat and the IPPA23 organizing committee the right to publish abstracts in the conference program, both online and in print format. The author also agrees to abide by the presentation criteria and other guidelines set by the IPPA23 committee and the session panel chair (such as time limits, structure, etc.).
Accepted abstracts may be edited, if necessary, but it is the author’s responsibility to ensure the lack of errors in its final format.
The IPPA23 organizing committee reserves the right to reject any abstract if it does not meet these criteria.
All sessions and papers are presented in person (face-to-face) at the 23rd IPPA Congress. The venue will not be able to accommodate any hybrid or online presentations.

Presentation Formats

Individual papers: 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions.
Posters
For consistency, please use British English spelling and Title Case capitalisation for all English-language titles, following humanities and social sciences conventions. Non-English terms and names retain their original orthography as preferred by authors.

PROCEDURE

Your submitted abstract will be recorded by the IPPA committee and then be sent to the appropriate session convenor for consideration.
The convenor will then inform the participant and presenter if the paper is accepted or rejected. All session convenors must have all papers by the agreed deadline (15th of March 2026), and they must decide for the final line up in April.
Once accepted, your presentation will be accessible online. The session convenor(s) will decide the order of the presentations in the session and inform the IPPA secretariat who will then list, order and timetable the session.

Submit Your Abstracts Here

Registration for All Authors and Participants

To all authors, delegates and guests intending to attend the 23rd IPPA congress in Yogyakarta, please register by filling out out the DELEGATE REGISTRATION form.

The IPPA23 committee will only process funding applications and abstract submissions from main authors that are already registered.

REGISTRATION FORM

Conference Fee

The conference payment portal is now open - If you have completed the form, you could still access the link directly and make your payment via the IPPA23-ANU Payment Portal.

For those who are paying online, please have your receipts ready and then register. Students will be asked to upload their proof of enrolment and ID in the registration form.

IPPA23 Conference Payment

Invitation to Participate in IPPA23

The 23rd IPPA Conference will take place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 2–7 November 2026.

Hosted at the Gadjah Mada University Club Hotel, our congress will be an entirely in-person event, with no hybrid or online sessions offered. We look forward to welcoming you for a week of engaging presentations, lively discussions, and meaningful connections across the IPPA community.

Your participation will help make this gathering a truly memorable and collaborative event - we hope to see you in Yogyakarta!

Point of Contact for Abstracts

Fredeliza Campos: fredeliza.campos@aol.com

Rhayan Melendres: rhayan30@yahoo.com

Philip Piper: secgen@ippasecretariat.org

Workshop Proposals

IPPA invites delegates who are interested in convening a workshop at our 23rd conference. We welcome proposals from everyone, so please feel free to submit yours if it has a clear purpose and will offer meaningful benefit to the IPPA community.

Guidelines for posters

The IPPA23 Congress can accommodate up to eight workshops, all of which will be held on the 1st November 2026.
All workshops will be held at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, 7th floor, R. Soegondho Hall, within the Gadjah Mada University complex. Here's some information about the venue: https://ugm.ac.id/en/news/15045-r-soegondo-hall-at-ugm-has-aesthetic-and-philosophical-aspects/
Workshops may run for a maximum of 3 hours, either in the morning or the afternoon.
Each proposal (approximately 300 words) should clearly outline the purpose of the workshop and its anticipated outcomes.
Submissions for workshops can be made through the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION form.
In your proposal, please include the following information:

o whether you need any specific equipment to support the workshop – standard AV facilities will be allocated in available rooms if required

o expected number of participants – the available rooms are: 1 large room [capacity 200]; 2 medium rooms [capacity 60 each]; 1 small room [capacity 25]

IPPA will provide coffee breaks, but lunch is not included. There are plenty of cafes around the campus to continue meetings and discussions.
If we receive too many applications, then the IPPA Committee reserves the right to decide which workshops are likely to be the most productive and beneficial to the IPPA community and retain these.
The deadline to submit workshop proposals is 1 March 2026.

Funding Availability

IPPA has very limited funding availability for delegates. However, support from specific session organisers and sponsors may be available for qualified delegates.

ARCAS Travel Award

IPPA23 STUDENT/COLLEAGUE/TRADITIONAL OWNER TRAVEL AWARD

The Australasian Research Cluster for Archaeological Science (ARCAS) is offering 5 travel awards to support students, Traditional Owners and colleagues from low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) to attend the 23rd Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association conference (IPPA23) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 2-6 November 2026. Grants available will be between AUD 1,500 to AUD 2,000.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be a member of ARCAS at the time of the application. Visit the ARCAS website to join for free: https://arcas.org.au/join/.
Funding is to be used for Economy flights ONLY (no fully flexible fares) to and from Yogyakarta.
Applicants must submit an abstract for a first-authored paper to be presented in-person only in the ARCAS-sponsored session (Session 11), and must be submitted along with the application form.
The applicant must demonstrate a genuine financial need to request travel support. Students/ delegates with institutional or grant support for attendance are not eligible.
Submit all required application documents before midnight AEST on Sunday, 1st of March 2026.

Assessment Criteria

Travel awards will be assessed by the ARCAS committee and applications will be ranked primarily according to (i) financial need and, or, lack of other funding, with secondary consideration given to (ii) benefit to the recipient, and (iii) quality of the abstract.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered by the assessment committee. As funding is limited, we ask individuals not to apply if they already have other funding to support their travel. All information provided will be treated as strictly confidential.

Required Documents

· Completed application form.

· For student applicants: a letter or statement of support from your primary supervisor confirming that no other project, internal or alternative funding is available to support your attendance at IPPA23.

· A copy of your first-authored IPPA abstract submitted to the conference.

· One-page academic CV

· Completed ARCAS Membership form (if not already a member): New ARCAS Membership

Submission Details

Please submit the online application form with all other required documents compiled in a single pdf through the DELEGATE REGISTRATION portal in the IPPA Secretariat website AND to the ARCAS committee via the IPPA23 TRAVEL AWARD form before midnight AEST Sunday, 1st of March 2026. The ARCAS committee will notify successful applicants in April 2026.

Virendra Nath Misra IPPA23 Congress Participation Fund

About Prof. Virendra Nath Misra IPPA Congress Participation Fund

Prof. Virendra Nath Misra Fund will make three A$ 500 grants available for early career faculty and researchers who are of Indian nationality or who have primarily worked on Indian Archaeology, to participate in 23rd IPPA Congress. IPPA will facilitate in the application process but will not be directly involved in selecting successful applications.

Selection Committee: Dr. Alok Kumar Kanungo, Prof. Kishor K. Basa and Prof. Shahida Ansari

Requirements

The applicant’s paper on Indian Prehistory in general and microlithic age in particular, ethnoarchaeology or archaeological excavation, must have been accepted for oral paper presentation at the 23rd IPPA Congress.
Papers should be based on original research and not a review of earlier work.
Awardees are required to submit their presented paper for publication consideration in the Journal of Indo-Pacific Archaeology or another outlet, acknowledging the award.
The award is only applicable to the lead author.

Virendra Nath Misra (09.01.1935-31.10.2015)

1984 IPPA President, Prof. Virendra Nath Misra (VNM)’s personality is a challenge to describe: scholarly, erudite, dynamic and charming. In the field of Indian archaeology, few individuals have reached the pinnacle of success:- whether it be academic brilliance, as a teacher and in widespread influence on the world of archaeology. VNM was one such scholar who dominated the scene of Indian archaeology for over half a century.

In his exceptional academic career, VNM was greatly aided by a photographic memory, linguistic skills, a questioning spirit and meticulous attention to detail. He combined in himself the skills of an archaeologist, anthropologist and sanskrit scholar, leading him to explore diverse aspects of India's past and present heritage. As a sanskrit pundit, he had the advantage of first-hand knowledge of ancient Indian texts and drew on these in his conversation and philosophy of life. As an anthropologist, his fascination for exploring the lives of contemporary and historical Indigenous communities and castes led him into the field of ethnoarchaeology, which he used effectively to explore prehistoric behaviour. As a trained prehistorian, his research established new directions in the study of India's past. His passion for the Mesolithic led him to excavate many sites of this time period, such as Tilwara and Bagor, and to effectively draw on diverse sources to bring alive prehistoric communities of this time period. He is best remembered for his path-breaking work at the Bhimbetka rock-shelter complex, Madhya Pradesh, where his excavations revealed a continuous occupation from the Acheulian to the Mesolithic and highlighted the rock art of this region. Towards the end of his illustrious career as Director of Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute, VNM returned to his original research area of Rajasthan, excavating the Chalcolithic site of Balathal.

VNM was a polyglot with Marathi, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, French and German knowledge. He was decorated with many fellowships and awards, to cite a few Homi Bhabha, Leverhulme, Fulbright, ICHR National and UGC Emeritus Fellowships, V.S. Wakankar National and many other awards. He authored/edited 12 books/monographs and published more than 150 highly acclaimed research papers. Two of his monumental works are Rajasthan: Prehistoric and Early Historical Foundations (2007) and Mesolithic Age in South Asia: Tradition and Transition (2018).

Application

Submit the application in English containing the following details in one combined pdf (A4 size, normal margin, 12 font size, Times New Roman Font and 1.5 spacing):

Full name of applicant (if co-authored, only the first author who should be the corresponding author will be considered as the applicant).
Email
Nationality
Date of birth (In DD/MM/YYYY format)
Gender
Last Educational Degree (applicant needs to have a Master/PhD degree in Archaeology or a related subject)
Designation and Institutional address
Title of Paper
Accepted Abstract of no more than 250 words (with acceptance letter from IPPA)
Methodology adopted and what research gaps the paper fills in understanding the human past in 300 words
Rationale for participation in 23rd IPPA Congress in 200 words
Add a one-page curriculum vitae, which should include three degrees awarded, three related publications, and previous research projects.

All applicants must fill out the DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM to submit their application in the IPPA Secretariat website. In the Funding section of the registration form, please attach the the complete application requirements enumerated above on or before the 1st of March 2026. The award will be declared by April 2026.

If you accept this award, you will be ineligible to receive any other funding from IPPA for the 23rd Congress in Yogyakarta.

Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology Grant Application Guidelines

Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology is pleased to announce provision for six grants (AUD 300 each) to support Rate B presenters in Session 19: New Approaches to Environmental Archaeology in the Indo-Pacific Region at the 23rd IPPA Congress.

Requisite

The applicant’s paper on environmental archaeology must be accepted for oral paper presentation at the 23rd IPPA Congress.
The applicant must be the lead author and presenting the paper (face-to-face) at the conference.
Papers should be based on original research and not a review of earlier work.
Priority will be given to students and early-career researchers.
Applicants must confirm that no other funding sources are available to attend the conference.

Application

Please complete your registration of attendance for the 23rd IPPA Congress and submit your abstract through the IPPA online system at: https://www.ippasecretariat.org/ippa2026.
Make sure that you indicate that you are going to present in S19 NEW APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

Submission deadline for all presentation applications for this session is the 1st of March 2026. Decisions on the recipients of the grants will be declared in April 2026.

Research Topic Description

This Research Topic stems from the S19 thematic session held at IPPA23 (Yogyakarta, November 2026) entitled ‘New Approaches to Environmental Archaeology in the Indo-Pacific Region.’

The session and this Research Topic aim to attract a diverse range of new and innovative approaches to environmental archaeology in the Indo-Pacific region. Multidisciplinary approaches to human-environment interactions in the past that contribute to contemporary climatic, environmental and social challenges are preferred. Topics can range from the Early Pleistocene to the industrialized age and can be situated within the bioarchaeological, archaeological science or earth sciences subfields of research, but has direct relevance for environmental archaeology.

The collection welcomes submissions from members of the IPPA community conducting research in the Indo-Pacific region – particularly from participants involved with the session, but also relevant work from those involved in the wider IPPA23 conference.

Publication with Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology

Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology proposes a special issue of the journal resulting from presentations at the 23rd IPPA Congress. Although, those presenting in S19: New Approaches to Environmental Archaeology in the Indo-Pacific Region will be prioritised, any papers that focus on environmental archaeology topics within the Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology will be considered for publication. Papers in the special issue are eligible for full fee support/ article processing charge cover following acceptance.

If you are interested in publishing your research with Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology and not presenting in session S19 please contact environmentalarchaeology@frontiersin.org.

Granucci Fund

The Anthony F. Granucci Fund offers funding assistance for eligible applicants attending the congress. This is available to nationals of Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

To apply, delegates must first complete their registration for the 23rd IPPA Congress and upload their application letter through the DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM.

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