2021 AERA Annual Meeting Facts at a Glance


Fact Sheet 1: Virtual Annual Meeting Registration [Click here to view the PDF]

Fact Sheet 2: Virtual Annual Meeting Platform [Click here to view the PDF]

*Additional fact sheets will continue to be added. Please check back.


Additional FAQs:

If your question is not answered below, please send an email to annualmtg@aera.net for assistance.

Paper Specification and Upload Instructions

What is the deadline for final paper uploads? 
The deadline for final paper uploads has been extended to March 25, 11:59 pm PT. 

What do I need to know to prepare my final paper?
Click here for paper specifications and upload instructions.

Exhibits and Sponsorship

Exhibitor Opportunities [PDF]

Sponsorship Opportunities [PDF]

Exhibitor Registration Form

What exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available?
If you would like to be added to the list to receive the exhibit and sponsorship information, please send an email to annualmtg@aera.net.

Affiliated Group Space

AERA welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals and groups that would like to host a virtual function  during the 2021 AERA Annual Meeting. Click here to learn more and request affiliate space. 

Submissions and Notifications 

When will I find out if my submission was accepted?
The accept/reject notifications were sent October 30, 2020. If you were the submitter of the paper or session, a copy of the message will be in your Message Center. To access the Message Center, go to www.aera.net. Click “Login” at the upper right of the screen. After you log in, click “My AERA” at the top of the page. On the “My AERA” page, scroll down to the 2021 Annual Meeting and click “2021 AERA Annual Meeting Online Portal.” The Message Center link is on the Welcome page. If you were not the submitter, please request a copy of the message from the submitter or send an email to annualmtg@aera.net to inquire about the decision. Please include your name, institution, email, and the title of the submission in the request to annualmtg@aera.net.

How do I make changes to my paper and/or session?
Send all program updates including changes to paper titles, session titles, authors, and session Chairs and Discussants to annualmtg@aera.net. Include the title of the paper or session along with the requested change. Author updates should specify the name, affiliation, email address, role (presenting or non-presenting) of the author as well as the author order. The deadline for all program updates is March 1, 2021.