Call for Papers


GIF abstract submission is now closed. We thank you all for submitting abstracts. We received many.

The reviewers will focus on evaluating all papers received for an oral presentation or a poster presentation at the conference. All papers relevant to tracks 1-11 and to Generation IV Systems will be published in the proceedings of the 4th GIF Symposium.

Authors and co-authors that wish to have their paper included in the Symposium Proceedings, are invited to submit the full paper to the GIF Symposium Team by 30 June 2018 COB.

Full paper template

Full paper example

Poster template


Technical Tracks

Track 1 & 2: Progress on Gen IV systems
Track 3: Human capital development
Track 4: Research infrastructures
Track 5: Safety and security
Track 6: Fuels and materials
Track 7: Advanced components and systems for Gen IV reactors
Track 8: Integration of nuclear reactors in low carbon energy systems
Track 9: Decommissioning & Waste Management
Track 10: Operation, Maintenance, Simulation & Training
Track 11: Construction of nuclear reactors

For more details, consult the Call for Papers Brochure.


Elevator Pitch Challenge (EPiC)

Students, PHDs or young professionals submitting an abstract, video or paper to the conference are highly encouraged to take part in the Elevator Pitch Challenge (EPiC)**. The EPiC contest will take place before the Technical Sessions. The participants will have 3 minutes to present their subject and convince the audience (powerpoint slides may be used to support the speaker and supplement the 3 minute presentation). The best EPiC presentation will be selected by the audience and the winner will have the opportunity to present their work to the GIF Policy Group Members in Paris on 18-19 October 2018.

Download the EPiC leaflet

Deadlines for full papers dedicated to Gen IV systems (GIF)*
April 2018: Author notification of acceptance for oral or poster presentation
15 June 2018: Draft Papers for inclusion in the Proceedings
July 2018: Review of full papers
September 2018: Final Papers/Copyright

* Deadlines for other systems (AFF).
** Practical information on the EPiC competition will be available on the websites.