Xth MEETING FOR THE COGNITIVE SCIENCES OF MUSIC
(“Annual Meeting of the Argentine Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music”) around the topic:

“HUMAN MUSICALITY: CURRENT DEBATES ON EVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND COGNITION, AND ITS SOCIOCULTURAL IMPLICATION”

Call for Papers
Submission Guidelines
Online Submission Forms
Abstract Formats
Deadlines
SEMPRE SACCoM Young Researcher Award

Call for Papers
It is a pleasure to be in contact with you to announce the Call for Papers to the Xth Meeting for the Cognitive Sciences of Music (´Annual Meeting of the Argentine Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music’). This three-day international meeting is an interdisciplinary conference devoted to the dissemination of new, unpublished research relating to the field of the cognitive sciences of music. The conference is relevant for university researchers and graduate students working in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, music theory and composition, psychophysics, music performance, music education, music therapy, neurobiology, ethnomusicology, developmental psychology, linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer technology, and other related fields of inquiry.
The Xth Meeting for the Cognitive Sciences of Music will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the Interamerican Open University.

Submissions are invited for:

Submission guidelines
Authors are kindly requested to submit their abstract by filling in the appropriate online form using the links below. The abstract length is 500-700 words. The submission deadline is February 28*, 2011. The conference language is Spanish, although English and Portuguese spoken presentations are very welcome.  All paper submissions will be considered for both spoken paper and poster presentation unless the author specifically requests that the submission only be considered for one or the other. Information about paper presentations, poster dimensions, deadlines for the proceedings document and other requirements will be communicated to authors in the acceptance letter.
If your paper submission was successful, the following message will be displayed:

Thank you for submitting your work for inclusion in Xth Meeting for the Cognitive Sciences of Music. Your work has been received correctly.

Once the selection process is completed you will receive an e-mail informing you about the result of your application. Estimated date: April, 15th

*Extended until March 15th.
IMPORTANT: The organizers would like to provide equal opportunities to each of the conference applicants. If you wish to present multiple papers as the first author, please consider submitting your proposals under different formats (i.e., symposium, spoken presentation, poster presentation, demonstration). We believe that the format by itself does not represent the quality of contribution. However, exceptions may be allowed when the organizers acknowledge the value of multiple contributions.

1) Spoken papers and Poster presentations
Spoken Papers will be allocated 30 min, including 20 min for the presentation, 10 min for questions and answers and for the preparation for the next presentation. Research Posters will have designated time slots and presentation space assigned in the conference schedule. The dedicated sessions for poster presentations at the conference do not conflict with any other activity. Poster presenters may display their work starting in the morning of the assigned day and then be present with their poster during the assigned time. Poster sessions provide an excellent opportunity for conversation and socializing.
NOTE: All submissions will be considered for both a spoken paper or a poster unless the author(s) specifically request on the submission form that they only be considered for one of the two.

2) Symposia will consist of a set of 4 integrated spoken papers related to a theme. The total time allocated for a symposium will be 120 minutes, typically consisting of the papers presentation and a discussion. Symposium conveners are asked to coordinate the submission of papers under one heading. A discussant should also be provided. Thus, the Symposium organizers should provide the following information: a) a 350-500-word general description of the organized session with its significance for the conference audience; b) authors and title and structured abstract of each contribution; c) name of discussant.

3) Demonstrations will provide an opportunity to demonstrate various practical aspects related to educational and therapeutic methods and settings.
Recommended Structured Abstract Formats
Empirical research (spoken presentation, poster presentation, spoken presentation
as a part of symposium):
1. Background
2. Aims
3. Method
4. Results
5. Conclusions
6. Keywords (up to 5)
7. Topic areas (choose up to 3 from the suggested topics below)
Theoretical research/review (spoken presentation, poster presentation, spoken
presentation as a part of symposium):
1. Background
2. Aims
3. Main Contribution
4. Implications
5. Keywords (up to 5)
6. Topic areas (choose up to 3 from the suggested topics below)
Demonstrations:
1. Background
2. Aims
3. A short description of the activities
4. Implications
5. Specific value and meaning.
6. Keywords (up to 5)
7. Topic areas (choose up to 3 from the suggested topics below)

Authors should indicate on the submission form one to three topic areas under which the paper might be grouped, and three keywords. The chosen topic areas can be selected from the list below or a new topic area may be proposed.
Suggested topic areas include:

Refereeing
All submissions will be anonymously reviewed by members of the Xth Meeting Scientific Advisory Board. Notification of acceptance will be sent to the authors by March 31, 2011.

Important Dates
    February 28, 2011 – abstracts submission. Extended until March 15th.
    April 15, 2011 – notifications of acceptance
    May 31, 2011 – early registration ends

AWARDS

SEMPRE SACCoMYOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD
Sponsored jointly by SEMPRE & SACCoM
Award: £500

The Argentine Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music and the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE) will jointly sponsor the SACCOM Young Researcher Award for those who submit a high quality research presentation for Xth Meeting for the Cognitive Sciences of Music and demonstrate the potential to be a leading researcher in the field of the Cognitive Sciences of Music in the future.
Qualifications Applicants for this award must be either (a) full- or part-time students or (b) young researchers (under the age of 40 years) who are currently working in the research field, AND must be the first author of the research proposed for the presentation. The Young Researcher Award recipient(s) will be noted in the program. Young Researcher Award recipients must attend the entire duration of the conference.
Application Procedure. Applicants for the Young Researcher Award must submit their proposals following their paper submission. In addition to Abstract submission (on–line form), applicants must send an email to a x-encuentro@saccom.org.ar  with the subject line: YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD APPLICATION. They must attach a FULL PAPER, and provide personal information (name, affiliation, e-mail) as well as the following additional information (a) their status (student/researcher), (b) the degree being pursued/completed (bachelor/master/doctorate). Applicants who failed to submit full paper by March, 15th will not be considered for this award. If applicants also applied for the Travel Award along with Young Researcher Award at the time of online submission AND they failed to submit their full papers on time for the Young Researcher Award, they will still be considered for the Travel Award. The detail of full paper (e.g., length, requirements) will be communicated to applicants in a return email.
Selection Procedure. After the full-paper submission, the quality and potential of the applicants’ research will be evaluated by members of the Young Researcher Award Committee. The evaluation criteria for this award are more thorough and demanding than the standard referring process for the Travel Award or the general submissions. We expect to grant one to three awards for this category, the number may vary depending on the quality of applicants’ submissions.
Date of Notification. We will inform the results during the event.
Awards - IMPORTANT NOTE: To be considered for any award you must submit a separate email after you have submitted your paper. See the guidelines below for the necessary information. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.