Author FAQs For TRB Annual Meeting
 

Can I submit a paper that was published elsewhere for Presentation?

     Yes, you can submit a paper that was published elsewhere for Presentation.

Can I email my paper to you for submission?

     No, we do not accept emailed submissions. 

I submitted my paper but want to make changes. How can I do this?

     Once a paper is submitted, we do not allow changes or updates to be made before a decision is rendered.

Why is my paper not uploading as a manuscript file?

     The only accepted file type for papers is PDF.

Can I ask that specific reviewers not be used for my work?

     No, we do not allow authors to suggest or oppose specific reviewers.

I’m a co-author but cannot see my paper in Editorial Manager. How do I fix this?

     Follow the instructions provided in our Verify Authorship Guide.

Will I be able to revise my paper before the Annual Meeting?

     Yes, after acceptance, we will provide instructions on how to revise your paper.

I was rejected for presentation. Can I revise my paper and resubmit for publication in TRR?

      Yes, contact TRR@nas.edu

If my paper is accepted, will it be made public or idexed?

      Upon submission, you must consent to having your research made available through TRB's online program on a complimentary basis for all Annual Meeting registrants, TRB Sponsors, TRB Patrons, and other MyTRB account holders, either in its current form or the structured abstract only. You will grant the National Academy of Sciences/Transportation Research Board a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide license to include  the full paper or structured abstract in the online program. However, you will own or otherwise control all rights to the submitted content. Public posting or other use of the content by the National Academy of Sciences will not infringe or violate the property or other rights of any third party. Neither full papers nor structured abstracts will be indexed in the TRID database. 

If you did not find the information you were looking for in this list, please contact us at TRBAMPapers@nas.edu