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+# Conference Formatting Requirements
+
+Comprehensive formatting requirements and submission guidelines for major academic conferences across disciplines.
+
+**Last Updated**: 2024
+
+---
+
+## Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
+
+### NeurIPS (Neural Information Processing Systems)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top-tier machine learning conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (December)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Main paper: 8 pages (excluding references)
+  - References: Unlimited
+  - Appendix/Supplementary: Unlimited (optional, reviewed at discretion)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times or Times New Roman, 10pt for body text
+- **Line spacing**: Single-spaced
+- **Margins**: 1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
+- **Column separation**: 0.25 inch (0.635 cm)
+- **Paper size**: US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** for initial submission (double-blind review)
+  - Remove author names, affiliations
+  - Anonymize self-citations ("Author et al." → "Anonymous et al.")
+  - Remove acknowledgments revealing identity
+- **Citations**: Numbered in square brackets [1], [2-4]
+- **References**: Any consistent style (commonly uses numbered references)
+- **Figures**: 
+  - High resolution (300+ dpi)
+  - Colorblind-friendly palettes recommended
+  - Can span both columns if needed
+- **Tables**: Clear, readable at publication size
+- **Equations**: Numbered if referenced
+- **LaTeX Class**: `neurips_2024.sty` (updated annually)
+- **Supplementary Materials**: 
+  - Code strongly encouraged (GitHub, anonymous repo for review)
+  - Additional experiments, proofs
+  - Not counted toward page limit
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/neurips_article.tex`
+
+**Submission Notes**:
+- Use official style file (changes yearly)
+- Paper ID on first page (auto-generated during submission)
+- Include "broader impact" statement (varies by year)
+- Reproducibility checklist required
+
+**Website**: https://neurips.cc/
+
+---
+
+### ICML (International Conference on Machine Learning)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top-tier machine learning conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (July)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Main paper: 8 pages (excluding references and appendix)
+  - References: Unlimited
+  - Appendix: Unlimited (optional)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **Line spacing**: Single-spaced
+- **Margins**: 1 inch all sides
+- **Paper size**: US Letter
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **Citations**: Numbered or author-year (consistent style)
+- **Figures**: High resolution, colorblind-safe recommended
+- **LaTeX Class**: `icml2024.sty` (updated yearly)
+- **Supplementary**: Strongly encouraged (code, data, appendix)
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/icml_article.tex`
+
+**Submission Notes**:
+- Must use official ICML style file
+- Checklist for reproducibility
+- Ethics statement if applicable
+
+**Website**: https://icml.cc/
+
+---
+
+### ICLR (International Conference on Learning Representations)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top-tier deep learning conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (April/May)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Main paper: 8 pages (excluding references, appendix, ethics statement)
+  - References: Unlimited
+  - Appendix: Unlimited
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **Citations**: Numbered [1] or author-year
+- **LaTeX Class**: `iclr2024_conference.sty`
+- **Supplementary**: Code and data encouraged (anonymous GitHub)
+- **Open Review**: Reviews and responses are public post-decision
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/iclr_article.tex`
+
+**Unique Features**:
+- OpenReview platform (transparent review process)
+- Author-reviewer discussion during review
+- Camera-ready can exceed 8 pages
+
+**Website**: https://iclr.cc/
+
+---
+
+### CVPR (Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top-tier computer vision conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (June)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Main paper: 8 pages (including figures and tables, excluding references)
+  - References: Unlimited (separate section)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times Roman, 10pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+  - Blur faces in images if needed
+  - Anonymize datasets if they reveal identity
+- **Paper size**: US Letter
+- **Citations**: Numbered [1]
+- **Figures**: High resolution, can be color
+- **LaTeX Template**: CVPR official template (changes yearly)
+- **Supplementary Material**: 
+  - Video demonstrations encouraged
+  - Additional results, code
+  - 100 MB limit for all supplementary files
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/cvpr_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://cvpr.thecvf.com/
+
+---
+
+### AAAI (Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence)
+
+**Conference Type**: Major AI conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (February)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Technical papers: 7 pages (excluding references)
+  - References: Unlimited
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times Roman, 10pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **Paper size**: US Letter
+- **Citations**: Various styles accepted (be consistent)
+- **LaTeX Template**: AAAI official style
+- **Supplementary**: Optional appendix
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/aaai_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/
+
+---
+
+### IJCAI (International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence)
+
+**Conference Type**: Major AI conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 7 pages (excluding references)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required**
+- **LaTeX Template**: IJCAI official style
+
+---
+
+## Computer Science
+
+### ACM CHI (Human-Computer Interaction)
+
+**Conference Type**: Premier HCI conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (April/May)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Papers: 10 pages (excluding references)
+  - Late-Breaking Work: 4 pages
+- **Format**: Single-column ACM format
+- **Font**: Depends on ACM template
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** for Papers track
+- **LaTeX Class**: `acmart` with CHI proceedings format
+- **Citations**: ACM style (numbered or author-year)
+- **Figures**: High quality, accessibility considered
+- **Accessibility**: Alt text for figures encouraged
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/chi_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://chi.acm.org/
+
+---
+
+### SIGKDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top data mining conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (August)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Research Track: 9 pages (excluding references)
+  - Applied Data Science: 9 pages
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **LaTeX Class**: `acmart` (sigconf format)
+- **Font**: ACM template default
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **Citations**: ACM numbered style
+- **Supplementary**: Code and data encouraged
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/kdd_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://kdd.org/
+
+---
+
+### EMNLP (Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top NLP conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (November/December)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Long papers: 8 pages (+ unlimited references and appendix)
+  - Short papers: 4 pages (+ unlimited references)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, 11pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+  - Do not include author names or affiliations
+  - Self-citations should be anonymized
+- **Paper size**: US Letter or A4
+- **Citations**: Named style similar to ACL
+- **LaTeX Template**: ACL/EMNLP official style
+- **Supplementary**: Appendix unlimited, code encouraged
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/emnlp_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://www.emnlp.org/
+
+---
+
+### ACL (Association for Computational Linguistics)
+
+**Conference Type**: Premier NLP conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (July)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 8 pages (long), 4 pages (short), excluding references
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 11pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required**
+- **LaTeX Template**: ACL official style (acl.sty)
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/acl_article.tex`
+
+---
+
+### USENIX Security Symposium
+
+**Conference Type**: Top security conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (August)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Papers: No strict limit (typically 15-20 pages including everything)
+  - Well-written, concise papers preferred
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **LaTeX Template**: USENIX official template
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **Paper size**: US Letter
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/usenix_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity
+
+---
+
+### SIGIR (Information Retrieval)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top information retrieval conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (July)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Full papers: 10 pages (excluding references)
+  - Short papers: 4 pages (excluding references)
+- **Format**: Single-column ACM format
+- **LaTeX Class**: `acmart` (sigconf)
+- **Anonymization**: **Required**
+- **Citations**: ACM style
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/sigir_article.tex`
+
+---
+
+## Biology & Bioinformatics
+
+### ISMB (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology)
+
+**Conference Type**: Premier computational biology conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (July)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Publication**: Proceedings published in *Bioinformatics* journal
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Typically 7-8 pages including figures and references
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **Citations**: Numbered (Oxford style similar to Bioinformatics journal)
+- **LaTeX Template**: Oxford Bioinformatics template
+- **Anonymization**: **Not required** (single-blind)
+- **Figures**: High resolution, color acceptable
+- **Supplementary**: Encouraged for additional data/methods
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/ismb_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://www.iscb.org/ismb
+
+---
+
+### RECOMB (Research in Computational Molecular Biology)
+
+**Conference Type**: Top computational biology conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (April/May)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Publication**: Proceedings published as Springer LNCS (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
+- **Page Limit**: 
+  - Extended abstracts: 12-15 pages (including references)
+- **Format**: Single-column
+- **Font**: Based on Springer LNCS template
+- **LaTeX Class**: `llncs` (Springer)
+- **Citations**: Numbered or author-year
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** (double-blind)
+- **Supplementary**: Appendix can be submitted
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/recomb_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://www.recomb.org/
+
+---
+
+### PSB (Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing)
+
+**Conference Type**: Biomedical informatics conference  
+**Frequency**: Annual (January)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 12 pages including figures and references
+- **Format**: Single-column
+- **Font**: Times, 11pt
+- **Margins**: 1 inch all sides
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **Anonymization**: **Not required**
+- **Figures**: Embedded in text
+- **LaTeX Template**: PSB official template
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/psb_article.tex`
+
+**Website**: https://psb.stanford.edu/
+
+---
+
+## Engineering
+
+### IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 8 pages (including figures and references)
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **LaTeX Class**: IEEEtran
+- **Citations**: IEEE style [1]
+- **Anonymization**: **Required** for initial submission
+- **Video**: Optional video submissions encouraged
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/icra_article.tex`
+
+---
+
+### IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
+
+**Formatting**: Same as ICRA (IEEE robotics template)
+
+---
+
+### International Conference on Computer-Aided Design (ICCAD)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 8 pages
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **LaTeX Class**: IEEE template
+- **Citations**: IEEE style
+
+---
+
+### Design Automation Conference (DAC)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Page Limit**: 6 pages
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times, 10pt
+- **LaTeX Class**: ACM or IEEE template (check yearly guidelines)
+
+---
+
+## Multidisciplinary
+
+### AAAS Annual Meeting
+
+**Conference Type**: Broad scientific conference  
+**Formatting**: Varies by symposium (typically extended abstracts)
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference Table
+
+| Conference | Pages | Format | Blind | Citations | Template |
+|------------|-------|--------|-------|-----------|----------|
+| **NeurIPS** | 8 + refs | Two-col | Double | [1] | `neurips_article.tex` |
+| **ICML** | 8 + refs | Two-col | Double | [1] | `icml_article.tex` |
+| **ICLR** | 8 + refs | Two-col | Double | [1] | `iclr_article.tex` |
+| **CVPR** | 8 + refs | Two-col | Double | [1] | `cvpr_article.tex` |
+| **AAAI** | 7 + refs | Two-col | Double | Various | `aaai_article.tex` |
+| **CHI** | 10 + refs | Single-col | Double | ACM | `chi_article.tex` |
+| **SIGKDD** | 9 + refs | Two-col | Double | ACM [1] | `kdd_article.tex` |
+| **EMNLP** | 8 + refs | Two-col | Double | Named | `emnlp_article.tex` |
+| **ISMB** | 7-8 pages | Two-col | Single | [1] | `ismb_article.tex` |
+| **RECOMB** | 12-15 pages | Single-col | Double | Springer | `recomb_article.tex` |
+
+---
+
+## General Conference Submission Guidelines
+
+### Anonymization Best Practices (Double-Blind Review)
+
+**Remove**:
+- Author names, affiliations, emails from title page
+- Acknowledgments section
+- Funding information that reveals identity
+- Any "our previous work" citations that make identity obvious
+
+**Anonymize**:
+- Self-citations: "Smith et al. [5]" → "Anonymous et al. [5]" or "Prior work [5]"
+- Institution-specific details: "our university" → "a large research university"
+- Dataset names if they reveal identity
+
+**Keep Anonymous**:
+- Code repositories (use anonymous GitHub for review)
+- Supplementary materials
+- Any URLs or links
+
+### Supplementary Materials
+
+**Common Inclusions**:
+- Source code (GitHub repository, zip file)
+- Additional experimental results
+- Proofs and derivations
+- Extended related work
+- Dataset descriptions
+- Video demonstrations
+- Interactive demos
+
+**Best Practices**:
+- Keep supplementary well-organized
+- Reference supplementary clearly from main paper
+- Ensure supplementary is anonymized for blind review
+- Check file size limits (typically 50-100 MB)
+
+### Camera-Ready Preparation
+
+After acceptance:
+1. **De-anonymize**: Add author names, affiliations
+2. **Add acknowledgments**: Funding, contributions
+3. **Copyright**: Add conference copyright notice
+4. **Formatting**: Follow camera-ready specific guidelines
+5. **Page limit**: May allow 1-2 extra pages (check guidelines)
+6. **PDF/A compliance**: Some conferences require PDF/A format
+
+### Accessibility Considerations
+
+**For All Conferences**:
+- Use colorblind-safe color palettes
+- Ensure sufficient contrast
+- Provide alt text for figures (where supported)
+- Use clear, readable fonts
+- Avoid solely color-based distinctions
+
+---
+
+## Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+1. **Wrong style file**: Using outdated conference style file
+2. **Page limit violation**: Figures/tables pushing over limit
+3. **Font size manipulation**: Changing fonts to fit more content
+4. **Margin adjustments**: Modifying margins to gain space
+5. **De-anonymization**: Accidentally revealing identity in blind review
+6. **Missing references**: Not citing relevant prior work
+7. **Low-quality figures**: Pixelated or illegible figures
+8. **Inconsistent formatting**: Different sections using different styles
+
+---
+
+## Getting Official Templates
+
+**Where to Find Official Templates**:
+1. **Conference website**: "Call for Papers" or "Author Instructions"
+2. **GitHub**: Many conferences host templates on GitHub
+3. **Overleaf**: Many official templates available on Overleaf
+4. **CTAN**: LaTeX class files often on CTAN repository
+
+**Template Naming**:
+- Conferences often update templates yearly
+- Use the correct year's template (e.g., `neurips_2024.sty`)
+- Check for "camera-ready" vs. "submission" versions
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+1. **Annual updates**: Conference requirements change; always check current year's CFP
+2. **Deadline types**: 
+   - Abstract deadline (often 1 week before paper deadline)
+   - Paper deadline (firm, no extensions typically)
+   - Supplementary deadline (may be a few days after paper)
+3. **Timezone**: Pay attention to deadline timezone (often AOE - Anywhere on Earth)
+4. **Rebuttal**: Many conferences have author response/rebuttal periods
+5. **Dual submission**: Check conference policy on concurrent submissions
+6. **Poster/Oral**: Acceptance often comes with presentation format
+
+## Conference Tiers (Informal)
+
+**Machine Learning**:
+- **Tier 1**: NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR
+- **Tier 2**: AAAI, IJCAI, UAI
+
+**Computer Vision**:
+- **Tier 1**: CVPR, ICCV, ECCV
+
+**Natural Language Processing**:
+- **Tier 1**: ACL, EMNLP, NAACL
+
+**Bioinformatics**:
+- **Tier 1**: RECOMB, ISMB
+- **Tier 2**: PSB, WABI
+
+(Tiers are informal and field-dependent; not official rankings)
+
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+# Grant Proposal Requirements
+
+Comprehensive requirements and formatting guidelines for major federal and private foundation grant programs.
+
+**Last Updated**: 2024
+
+---
+
+## NSF (National Science Foundation)
+
+### Overview
+
+**Agency**: National Science Foundation  
+**Typical Award**: $100K-$500K per year, 3-5 years  
+**Success Rate**: 20-25% (varies by program)  
+**Review Criteria**: Intellectual Merit + Broader Impacts (equally weighted)
+
+---
+
+### NSF Standard Grant Proposal
+
+**Page Limits (NSF PAPPG - Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide)**:
+
+| Component | Page Limit | Font | Spacing |
+|-----------|-----------|------|---------|
+| **Project Summary** | 1 page | Any readable, 10pt+ | Any |
+| **Project Description** | 15 pages | Times Roman 11pt or similar | Single |
+| **References Cited** | No limit | Times Roman 11pt | Single |
+| **Biographical Sketch** | 3 pages per person | Times Roman 11pt | Single |
+| **Budget Justification** | 3-5 pages | Any readable | Any |
+| **Current & Pending Support** | No limit | Times Roman 11pt | Single |
+| **Facilities, Equipment** | 2 pages | Any readable | Any |
+| **Data Management Plan** | 2 pages | Any readable | Any |
+
+**Margins**: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides (strictly enforced)
+
+---
+
+### NSF Project Summary (1 page)
+
+**Required Sections** (clearly labeled):
+
+1. **Overview** (1-2 paragraphs)
+   - Concise description of research activity
+   - Objectives and methods
+
+2. **Intellectual Merit** (1 paragraph)
+   - How project advances knowledge
+   - Innovation and transformative potential
+   - Qualifications of research team
+
+3. **Broader Impacts** (1 paragraph)
+   - Benefits to society
+   - Broadening participation
+   - Dissemination and outreach
+
+**Format**: Can be full-page text or sectioned  
+**Audience**: Non-specialists (broad scientific community)
+
+**Template**: `assets/grants/nsf_project_summary.tex`
+
+---
+
+### NSF Project Description (15 pages)
+
+**Typical Structure**:
+
+1. **Introduction/Background** (2-3 pages)
+   - Current state of knowledge
+   - Research gap
+   - Preliminary work/feasibility
+   - Team qualifications
+
+2. **Research Plan** (8-10 pages)
+   - Objectives and hypotheses
+   - Methods and approach
+   - Timeline and milestones
+   - Expected outcomes
+
+3. **Broader Impacts** (1-2 pages)
+   - Educational activities
+   - Broadening participation (underrepresented groups)
+   - Dissemination (publications, conferences, public outreach)
+   - Societal benefits
+
+4. **Results from Prior NSF Support** (1 page, if applicable)
+   - Required if PI has had NSF support in past 5 years
+   - Intellectual merit and broader impacts of prior work
+   - Publications from prior NSF grants
+
+**Key Requirements**:
+- Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts integrated throughout
+- Figures and tables allowed (count toward page limit)
+- Citations to references (use References Cited section)
+
+**Template**: `assets/grants/nsf_proposal_template.tex`
+
+---
+
+### NSF Biographical Sketch (3 pages)
+
+**Required Sections**:
+1. **Professional Preparation**: Institutions, degrees, fields
+2. **Appointments**: Current and previous positions
+3. **Products**: Up to 5 most relevant, up to 5 other significant products
+   - Can include publications, datasets, software, patents
+4. **Synergistic Activities**: Up to 5 examples of impact beyond research
+
+**Format**:
+- NSF template must be used (SciENcv or NSF-approved format)
+- No longer uses "Publications" but "Products"
+
+---
+
+### NSF Broader Impacts
+
+**NSF-Recognized Categories** (demonstrate ≥1):
+1. **Advance discovery while promoting teaching/learning**
+2. **Broaden participation** of underrepresented groups
+3. **Disseminate broadly** to enhance scientific/technological understanding
+4. **Benefits to society** (economic, health, environment, national security)
+5. **Develop scientific workforce** and infrastructure
+
+**Best Practices**:
+- Be specific with measurable outcomes
+- Explain how activities will be assessed
+- Integrate with research (don't treat as "add-on")
+- Budget for broader impacts activities
+
+**Examples**:
+- K-12 outreach programs
+- Curriculum development
+- Training underrepresented students
+- Public science communication
+- Open-source software development
+
+---
+
+### NSF Budget
+
+**Typical Categories**:
+- **Senior Personnel**: PI, co-PIs (% effort, salary)
+- **Other Personnel**: Postdocs, graduate students, undergrads
+- **Fringe Benefits**: Institutional rates
+- **Equipment**: Items >$5,000
+- **Travel**: Domestic and foreign
+- **Participant Support**: Workshops, conferences (separate category)
+- **Other Direct Costs**: Materials, publication, subawards
+- **Indirect Costs**: Institutional F&A rate
+
+**Budget Justification**: Explain need for each item
+
+---
+
+### NSF Data Management Plan (2 pages)
+
+**Required Content**:
+- Types of data produced
+- Standards for data format and metadata
+- Policies for access and sharing
+- Policies for re-use and redistribution
+- Plans for archiving and preservation
+
+**Acceptable Approaches**:
+- Deposit in domain-specific repository
+- Institutional repository
+- Data available upon request (with restrictions justification)
+
+---
+
+### NSF Review Process
+
+**Review Criteria** (equally weighted):
+
+1. **Intellectual Merit**:
+   - What is the potential to advance knowledge?
+   - How well-conceived and organized?
+   - Qualifications of PI and team?
+   - Availability of resources?
+
+2. **Broader Impacts**:
+   - What are the potential benefits to society?
+   - How well-suited to achieve broader impacts?
+
+**Panel Review**: Proposals reviewed by panel of experts  
+**Timeline**: Typically 6 months from deadline to award decision
+
+---
+
+### NSF LaTeX Templates
+
+- **Full Proposal**: `assets/grants/nsf_proposal_template.tex`
+- **Project Summary**: `assets/grants/nsf_project_summary.tex`
+- **Biographical Sketch**: Use NSF SciENcv or template
+
+**Resources**: 
+- NSF PAPPG: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
+- NSF Fastlane: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/
+
+---
+
+## NIH (National Institutes of Health)
+
+### Overview
+
+**Agency**: National Institutes of Health  
+**Funding Mechanisms**: 
+- **R01**: Research Project Grant (most common)
+- **R21**: Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
+- **K Awards**: Career Development Awards
+**Success Rate**: 10-20% (varies by institute and mechanism)
+
+---
+
+### NIH R01 Research Grant
+
+**Page Limits** (Research Strategy):
+
+| Component | Page Limit | Font | Spacing |
+|-----------|-----------|------|---------|
+| **Specific Aims** | 1 page | Arial 11pt minimum | Any |
+| **Research Strategy** | 12 pages | Arial 11pt minimum | 0.5 inch margins minimum |
+| - Significance | Part of 12 | | |
+| - Innovation | Part of 12 | | |
+| - Approach | Part of 12 | | |
+| **Bibliography** | No limit | Arial 11pt | |
+| **Biographical Sketch** | 5 pages per person | Arial 11pt | |
+
+**Margins**: 0.5 inch minimum (all sides)  
+**Paper Size**: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
+
+---
+
+### NIH Specific Aims Page (1 page)
+
+**THE MOST CRITICAL COMPONENT**
+
+**Structure** (recommended):
+
+1. **Opening paragraph** (2-3 sentences)
+   - Hook: Significance of problem
+   - Gap: What's not known
+
+2. **Long-term goal** (1 sentence)
+   - Overarching research vision
+
+3. **Objective** (1-2 sentences)
+   - What this proposal will accomplish
+   - Central hypothesis
+
+4. **Rationale** (2-3 sentences)
+   - Why you expect success
+   - Preliminary data supporting hypothesis
+
+5. **Specific Aims** (3 aims typical)
+   - **Aim 1**: [Title]. [1-2 sentence description. Working hypothesis. Expected outcome.]
+   - **Aim 2**: [Title]. [1-2 sentence description. Working hypothesis. Expected outcome.]
+   - **Aim 3**: [Title]. [1-2 sentence description. Working hypothesis. Expected outcome.]
+
+6. **Payoff paragraph** (2-3 sentences)
+   - Impact and significance
+   - Innovation
+   - Future directions
+
+**Best Practices**:
+- Crystal clear, compelling narrative
+- State hypothesis explicitly
+- Explain expected outcomes
+- Show innovation and impact
+
+**Template**: `assets/grants/nih_specific_aims.tex`
+
+---
+
+### NIH Research Strategy (12 pages)
+
+**Required Sections**:
+
+#### 1. Significance (typically 2-3 pages)
+- **Importance**: Critical barrier to progress
+- **Knowledge gap**: What's not known
+- **Impact**: How project advances field
+- **Rigor**: Scientific premise/prior work
+- **References**: Cite key literature
+
+#### 2. Innovation (typically 1-2 pages)
+- **Novelty**: New concepts, approaches, methods
+- **Challenge paradigms**: Shift thinking
+- **Refined/new methodologies**: Technical innovation
+- **Novel applications**: Existing tools in new ways
+
+#### 3. Approach (typically 7-9 pages)
+**For Each Aim**:
+- **Rationale**: Why this aim
+- **Experimental design**: Detailed methods
+- **Expected outcomes**: What results mean
+- **Potential problems & alternatives**: Mitigation strategies
+- **Rigor and reproducibility**: Controls, replication, statistics
+- **Timeline**: When each aim completed
+
+**Additional Approach Content**:
+- Preliminary data (critical for R01)
+- Power analyses for sample sizes
+- Statistical analysis plans
+- Rigor of prior research cited
+
+---
+
+### NIH Biographical Sketch (5 pages)
+
+**Sections** (NIH format):
+1. **Personal Statement** (4 sentences explaining why you're suited)
+2. **Positions, Honors, and Scientific Appointments**
+3. **Contributions to Science** (Up to 5 contributions, up to 4 pubs each)
+4. **Research Support** (current and completed grants, overlap checked)
+
+**Format**: Must use NIH template (fillable PDF or format page)
+
+---
+
+### NIH Review Criteria
+
+**Scored Criteria** (1-9 scale, 1=best):
+1. **Significance**: Importance, impact
+2. **Investigator(s)**: Qualifications, track record
+3. **Innovation**: Novel concepts, methods
+4. **Approach**: Feasibility, rigor, design
+5. **Environment**: Institutional support, resources
+
+**Additional Considerations** (not scored but noted):
+- Vertebrate animals
+- Biohazards
+- Human subjects protections
+- Inclusion of women, minorities, children
+- Budget appropriateness
+
+**Overall Impact Score**: 1-9 (synthesizes all criteria)
+
+---
+
+### NIH R21 (Exploratory Grant)
+
+**Key Differences from R01**:
+- **Research Strategy**: 6 pages (vs. 12 for R01)
+- **Duration**: 2 years maximum
+- **Budget**: $275K total costs over 2 years
+- **Preliminary data**: Not required (exploratory nature)
+- **Purpose**: High-risk, high-reward projects; new directions
+
+**When to Choose R21 vs. R01**:
+- R21: Early-stage, limited preliminary data, high-risk
+- R01: Established line of research, strong preliminary data
+
+---
+
+### NIH K Awards (Career Development)
+
+**Mechanisms**:
+- **K01**: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award
+- **K08**: Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award
+- **K23**: Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award
+- **K99/R00**: Pathway to Independence Award (postdoc to faculty)
+
+**Key Components**:
+- **Career Development Plan**: Training goals, timeline
+- **Research Plan**: 6-12 pages (mechanism-dependent)
+- **Mentor(s)**: Letters of support, mentoring plan
+- **Institutional Commitment**: Environment, resources
+- **Protected Time**: 75% research effort typical
+
+---
+
+### NIH Budget
+
+**Modular vs. Detailed**:
+- **Modular**: ≤$250K direct costs per year (25K increments)
+- **Detailed**: >$250K direct costs per year
+
+**Modular Budget**: Only need budget justification for personnel, consortium, equipment >$25K
+
+**Budget Period**: Year-by-year (usually 5 years for R01)
+
+---
+
+### NIH LaTeX Templates
+
+- **R01 Full Proposal**: `assets/grants/nih_r01_template.tex`
+- **Specific Aims**: `assets/grants/nih_specific_aims.tex`
+- **Biographical Sketch**: Use NIH fillable PDF or format page
+
+**Resources**:
+- NIH Application Guide: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html
+- SF424 Forms: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/forms-e/general-forms-e.pdf
+
+---
+
+## DOE (Department of Energy)
+
+### Overview
+
+**Agency**: U.S. Department of Energy  
+**Offices**:
+- **Office of Science**: Basic research (BES, BER, ASCR, NP, HEP, FES)
+- **ARPA-E**: High-risk, high-reward energy technologies
+- **EERE**: Energy efficiency and renewable energy
+
+**Typical Award**: $200K-$1M per year, 3 years  
+**Success Rate**: 10-30% (varies by program)
+
+---
+
+### DOE Office of Science Proposal
+
+**Page Limits** (typical, varies by FOA):
+
+| Component | Page Limit | Format |
+|-----------|-----------|--------|
+| **Project Narrative** | 10-20 pages | Times 11pt, 1" margins |
+| **References** | No limit | |
+| **Budget Justification** | 3-5 pages | |
+| **Biographical Sketches** | 2-3 pages each | |
+| **Current & Pending** | No limit | |
+| **Facilities & Resources** | No limit | |
+| **Data Management Plan** | 2 pages | |
+
+---
+
+### DOE Project Narrative Structure
+
+**Typical Sections**:
+
+1. **Background and Significance** (2-3 pages)
+   - Energy relevance
+   - Current state of knowledge
+   - Research need
+
+2. **Preliminary Work** (1-2 pages)
+   - Team's qualifications
+   - Relevant prior results
+
+3. **Research Plan** (10-15 pages)
+   - **Objectives**: Clear goals
+   - **Technical approach**: Detailed methods
+   - **Milestones and deliverables**: Specific, measurable
+   - **Timeline**: Gantt chart common
+   - **Team and management**: Roles, collaboration
+
+4. **Broader Impacts** (1-2 pages)
+   - Workforce development
+   - Technology transfer potential
+   - Publications and dissemination
+
+---
+
+### DOE-Specific Requirements
+
+**Energy Relevance**: Must clearly tie to DOE mission
+- Basic science: Fundamental understanding for energy applications
+- Applied: Energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid, storage
+
+**Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)**: Often required to specify
+- **TRL 1-3**: Basic research, proof of concept
+- **TRL 4-6**: Component/subsystem validation
+- **TRL 7-9**: System demonstration, deployment
+
+**National Laboratory Collaboration**: Encouraged
+- Include lab scientists as co-PIs or collaborators
+- Letter of collaboration from lab
+
+**Cost Sharing**: Sometimes required (check FOA)
+- Can be in-kind (equipment, time)
+- Must be documented
+
+---
+
+### DOE Budget Considerations
+
+**Allowable Costs**:
+- Personnel (salaries, benefits)
+- Equipment
+- Travel (especially to DOE national labs)
+- Materials and supplies
+- Subcontracts
+- Indirect costs (negotiated F&A rate)
+
+**Unallowable**:
+- Construction
+- Entertainment
+- Some indirect costs (depends on institution type)
+
+---
+
+### DOE LaTeX Template
+
+**Template**: `assets/grants/doe_proposal_template.tex`
+
+**Resources**:
+- DOE Office of Science Funding: https://science.osti.gov/grants
+- EERE Funding: https://www.energy.gov/eere/funding/eere-funding-opportunities
+
+---
+
+## DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)
+
+### Overview
+
+**Agency**: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DoD)  
+**Mission**: High-risk, high-reward research for national security  
+**Typical Award**: $500K-$5M per year, 2-4 years  
+**Success Rate**: 5-15% (highly competitive)
+
+---
+
+### DARPA BAA (Broad Agency Announcement) Response
+
+**Page Limits** (typical, varies by BAA):
+
+| Component | Page Limit | Format |
+|-----------|-----------|--------|
+| **Technical and Management Proposal** | 20-25 pages | Times 12pt, 1" margins |
+| **Cost Proposal** | Separate volume | |
+
+---
+
+### DARPA Technical Proposal Structure
+
+**Key Sections**:
+
+1. **Executive Summary** (1 page)
+   - Vision and impact
+   - Technical approach overview
+   - Team qualifications
+
+2. **Heilmeier Catechism** (1-2 pages)
+   DARPA requires answering these questions:
+   - **What are you trying to do?** Articulate objectives without jargon
+   - **How is it done today? Limitations?** Current practice and shortcomings
+   - **What is new in your approach?** Innovation
+   - **Who cares?** Impact if successful
+   - **If successful, what difference will it make?** Transformation
+   - **What are the risks?** Technical risks and mitigation
+   - **How much will it cost?** Budget overview
+   - **How long will it take?** Timeline
+   - **What are the mid-term and final exams?** Milestones for success
+
+3. **Technical Approach** (10-15 pages)
+   - Detailed technical plan
+   - Task breakdown
+   - Risk mitigation
+   - Innovation justification
+
+4. **Management Plan** (2-3 pages)
+   - Team organization
+   - Key personnel roles
+   - Collaboration approach
+   - Milestone schedule (Gantt chart)
+
+5. **Capabilities and Experience** (2-3 pages)
+   - Team qualifications
+   - Relevant facilities and equipment
+   - Similar past programs
+
+6. **Transition Plan** (1-2 pages)
+   - Path to DoD transition
+   - End users identified
+   - Technology transfer approach
+
+---
+
+### DARPA-Specific Considerations
+
+**Engagement with Program Manager (PM)**:
+- **Strongly encouraged** to contact PM before submission
+- Discuss idea alignment with program goals
+- PM can provide feedback on approach
+
+**Transformative Impact**:
+- Must demonstrate potential for "game-changing" impact
+- Not incremental improvements
+
+**Technical Risk**:
+- High-risk approaches acceptable (even encouraged)
+- Must show mitigation strategies
+
+**National Security Relevance**:
+- Clear connection to defense applications
+- Dual-use (civilian + military) often valuable
+
+**Metrics for Success**:
+- Quantifiable milestones
+- "Go/no-go" decision points
+
+---
+
+### DARPA Budget
+
+**Full Cost Accounting**: Detailed justification required
+- **Labor**: Hourly rates, hours per task
+- **Materials**: Itemized
+- **Equipment**: Justification for purchases
+- **Travel**: Specific trips with purpose
+- **Subcontracts**: Detailed subcontract budgets
+- **Indirect Costs**: Negotiated rates
+
+**Cost Realism**: Budget must be realistic for proposed work
+
+---
+
+### DARPA LaTeX Template
+
+**Template**: `assets/grants/darpa_baa_response.tex`
+
+**Resources**:
+- DARPA Opportunities: https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities
+- BAA Listings: SAM.gov (formerly FedBizOpps)
+
+---
+
+## Private Foundations
+
+### Gates Foundation
+
+**Focus Areas**: Global health, poverty alleviation, education  
+**Typical Award**: Varies widely ($100K to $10M+)
+
+**Proposal Requirements**:
+- **Letter of Inquiry** (2-3 pages): Initial screening
+- **Full Proposal** (if invited): 10-15 pages
+- **Theory of Change**: How intervention leads to impact
+- **Monitoring & Evaluation**: Metrics, data collection
+
+**Key Emphases**:
+- Scalability and sustainability
+- Impact in low-resource settings
+- Partnerships with local organizations
+- Data-driven decision making
+
+---
+
+### Wellcome Trust
+
+**Focus**: Biomedical research, global health  
+**Geographic**: UK and international  
+**Typical Award**: £100K to £5M
+
+**Proposal Format** (varies by scheme):
+- **Investigator Awards**: Track record and research vision
+- **Project Grants**: Specific research project
+- **Career Development**: Early/mid-career researchers
+
+**Requirements**:
+- Research plan
+- Track record
+- Value for money justification
+- Patient and public involvement
+
+---
+
+### Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
+
+**Type**: Investigator appointments (not grants)  
+**Award**: ~$9M over 7 years (renewable)  
+**Focus**: Biomedical research, early-career scientists
+
+**Selection**:
+- Nomination by institution
+- Track record of innovation
+- Research vision for next 5-7 years
+- Scientific leadership potential
+
+---
+
+### Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
+
+**Focus**: Science, education, justice & opportunity  
+**Award Types**:
+- **Imaging**: Advanced imaging technologies
+- **Neurodegeneration Challenge**: AD, ALS, PD, FTD
+- **Single-Cell Biology**: Tools and resources
+
+**Emphasis**:
+- Open science (data sharing, open-source)
+- Collaboration across institutions
+- Technology development
+- Diversity and inclusion
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference Table
+
+| Agency | Typical Award | Duration | Key Criteria | Template |
+|--------|--------------|----------|--------------|----------|
+| **NSF** | $100K-500K/yr | 3-5 yrs | Intellectual Merit + Broader Impacts | `nsf_proposal_template.tex` |
+| **NIH R01** | $250K-500K/yr | 5 yrs | Significance, Innovation, Approach | `nih_r01_template.tex` |
+| **NIH R21** | $275K total | 2 yrs | Exploratory, high-risk | `nih_r21_template.tex` |
+| **DOE** | $200K-1M/yr | 3 yrs | Energy relevance, TRLs | `doe_proposal_template.tex` |
+| **DARPA** | $500K-5M/yr | 2-4 yrs | Transformative, Heilmeier | `darpa_baa_response.tex` |
+
+---
+
+## General Best Practices
+
+### Writing Effective Proposals
+
+1. **Start early**: 2-3 months minimum
+2. **Read the call carefully**: Follow requirements exactly
+3. **Know your reviewers**: Write for expert audience
+4. **Tell a story**: Compelling narrative with clear logic
+5. **Be specific**: Concrete objectives, methods, outcomes
+6. **Show feasibility**: Preliminary data, expertise
+7. **Address weaknesses**: Acknowledge and mitigate risks
+
+### Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+1. **Vague objectives**: "Understand X" → "Determine whether X causes Y"
+2. **Lack of innovation**: Incremental vs. transformative
+3. **Poor broader impacts** (NSF): Generic, unintegrated
+4. **Weak specific aims** (NIH): Most critical page!
+5. **Missing preliminary data**: Show feasibility
+6. **Unrealistic timeline**: Be honest about what's achievable
+7. **Formatting violations**: Auto-rejection possible
+8. **Typos and errors**: Suggests lack of care
+
+### Timeline for Proposal Development
+
+**3 months before deadline**:
+- Identify opportunity
+- Assemble team
+- Outline aims/objectives
+
+**2 months before**:
+- Draft aims/objectives
+- Preliminary budget
+- Contact program officer (if allowed)
+
+**1 month before**:
+- Full first draft
+- Internal review
+- Revise based on feedback
+
+**2 weeks before**:
+- Final revisions
+- Proofread carefully
+- Assemble all documents
+
+**1 week before**:
+- Institutional review/approval
+- Budget finalization
+- Submission system upload
+
+**2 days before**:
+- Final check
+- Submit (don't wait until deadline!)
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+### Grant Writing Guides
+- NSF PAPPG: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
+- NIH Application Guide: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html
+- GrantForward (database): https://www.grantforward.com/
+- Pivot (database): https://pivot.proquest.com/
+
+### Institutional Resources
+- Office of Sponsored Research (OSR)
+- Grant writing workshops
+- Internal mock reviews
+- Budget/compliance offices
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Key Takeaways**:
+
+1. **Know the agency**: Different missions, different emphases
+2. **Follow the rules**: Page limits, fonts, margins strictly enforced
+3. **Tell a compelling story**: Clear problem, innovative solution, feasible plan
+4. **Demonstrate impact**: Intellectual merit (NSF/NIH) or mission relevance (DOE/DARPA)
+5. **Show feasibility**: Preliminary data, team expertise, resources
+6. **Budget realistically**: Justify all costs
+7. **Proofread carefully**: Typos undermine credibility
+8. **Submit early**: Technical glitches happen
+
+**Remember**: Grant writing is a skill developed over time. Seek feedback, revise, and persist!
+
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+# Journal Formatting Requirements
+
+Comprehensive formatting requirements and submission guidelines for major scientific journals across disciplines.
+
+**Last Updated**: 2024
+
+---
+
+## Nature Portfolio
+
+### Nature
+
+**Journal Type**: Top-tier multidisciplinary science journal  
+**Publisher**: Nature Publishing Group  
+**Impact Factor**: ~64 (varies by year)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Articles ~3,000 words (excluding Methods, References, Figure Legends)
+- **Structure**: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract (≤200 words), Main text, Methods, References, Acknowledgements, Author Contributions, Competing Interests, Figure Legends
+- **Format**: Single column for submission (final published version is two-column)
+- **Font**: Any standard font (Times, Arial, Helvetica), 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double-spaced
+- **Margins**: 2.5 cm (1 inch) all sides
+- **Page numbers**: Required on all pages
+- **Citations**: Numbered sequentially in superscript¹'²'³
+- **References**: Nature style (abbreviated journal names)
+  - Format: Author, A. A., Author, B. B. & Author, C. C. Article title. *Journal Abbrev.* **vol**, pages (year).
+  - Example: Watson, J. D. & Crick, F. H. C. Molecular structure of nucleic acids. *Nature* **171**, 737–738 (1953).
+- **Figures**: 
+  - Format: TIFF, EPS, PDF (vector preferred)
+  - Resolution: 300-600 dpi for photos, 1000 dpi for line art
+  - Color: RGB or CMYK
+  - Size: Fit to single column (89 mm) or double column (183 mm)
+  - Legends: Provided separately, not embedded in figure
+- **Tables**: Editable format (Word, Excel), not as images
+- **Supplementary Info**: Unlimited, PDF format preferred
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/nature_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.nature.com/nature/for-authors
+
+---
+
+### Nature Communications
+
+**Journal Type**: Open-access multidisciplinary journal  
+**Publisher**: Nature Publishing Group
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: No strict limit (typically 5,000-8,000 words)
+- **Structure**: Same as Nature (Title, Abstract, Main text, Methods, References, etc.)
+- **Format**: Single column
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, Arial, or similar, 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double-spaced
+- **Margins**: 2.5 cm all sides
+- **Citations**: Numbered sequentially in superscript
+- **References**: Nature style (same as Nature)
+- **Figures**: Same requirements as Nature
+- **Tables**: Same requirements as Nature
+- **Open Access**: All articles are open access (APC applies)
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/nature_communications.tex`
+
+---
+
+### Nature Methods, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Machine Intelligence
+
+**Formatting**: Same as Nature Communications (Nature family journals share similar formatting)
+
+**Discipline-Specific Notes**:
+- **Nature Methods**: Emphasize methodological innovation and validation
+- **Nature Biotechnology**: Focus on biotechnology applications and translation
+- **Nature Machine Intelligence**: AI/ML applications across disciplines
+
+---
+
+## Science Family
+
+### Science
+
+**Journal Type**: Top-tier multidisciplinary science journal  
+**Publisher**: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: 
+  - Research Articles: 2,500 words (text only, excluding refs/figs)
+  - Reports: 2,500 words maximum
+- **Structure**: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract (≤125 words), Main text, Materials and Methods, References, Acknowledgments, Supplementary Materials
+- **Format**: Single column for submission
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double-spaced
+- **Margins**: 1 inch all sides
+- **Citations**: Numbered sequentially in parentheses (1, 2, 3)
+- **References**: Science style (no article titles in main refs, moved to supplementary)
+  - Format: A. Author, B. Author, *Journal Abbrev.* **vol**, pages (year).
+  - Example: J. D. Watson, F. H. C. Crick, *Nature* **171**, 737 (1953).
+- **Figures**: 
+  - Format: PDF, EPS, TIFF
+  - Resolution: 300 dpi minimum
+  - Color: RGB
+  - Size: Maximum width 9 cm (single column) or 18.3 cm (double column)
+  - Figures count toward page limit
+- **Tables**: Include in main text or as separate files
+- **Supplementary Materials**: Extensive materials allowed
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/science_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.science.org/content/page/instructions-authors
+
+---
+
+### Science Advances
+
+**Journal Type**: Open-access multidisciplinary journal  
+**Publisher**: AAAS
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: No strict word limit (but concise writing encouraged)
+- **Structure**: Similar to Science (more flexible)
+- **Format**: Single column
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, 12pt
+- **Citations**: Numbered in parentheses
+- **References**: Science style
+- **Figures**: Same as Science
+- **Open Access**: All articles open access
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/science_advances.tex`
+
+---
+
+## PLOS (Public Library of Science)
+
+### PLOS ONE
+
+**Journal Type**: Open-access multidisciplinary journal  
+**Publisher**: Public Library of Science
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: No maximum length
+- **Structure**: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions (optional), References, Supporting Information
+- **Format**: Editable file (LaTeX, Word, RTF)
+- **Font**: Times, Arial, or Helvetica, 10-12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double-spaced
+- **Margins**: 1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
+- **Page numbers**: Required
+- **Citations**: Vancouver style, numbered in brackets [1], [2], [3]
+- **References**: Vancouver/NLM format
+  - Format: Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Article title. Journal Abbrev. Year;vol(issue):pages. doi:xx.xxxx
+  - Example: Watson JD, Crick FHC. Molecular structure of nucleic acids. Nature. 1953;171(4356):737-738.
+- **Figures**:
+  - Format: TIFF, EPS, PDF, PNG
+  - Resolution: 300-600 dpi
+  - Color: RGB
+  - Legends: Provided in main text after references
+- **Tables**: Editable format, one per page
+- **Data Availability**: Statement required
+- **Open Access**: All articles open access (APC applies)
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/plos_one.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/s/submission-guidelines
+
+---
+
+### PLOS Biology, PLOS Computational Biology, etc.
+
+**Formatting**: Similar to PLOS ONE with discipline-specific variations
+
+**Key Differences**:
+- PLOS Biology: More selective, emphasizes broad significance
+- PLOS Comp Bio: Focus on computational methods and models
+
+---
+
+## Cell Press
+
+### Cell
+
+**Journal Type**: Top-tier biology journal  
+**Publisher**: Cell Press (Elsevier)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: 
+  - Articles: ~5,000 words (excluding Methods, References)
+  - Short Articles: ~2,500 words
+- **Structure**: Summary (≤150 words), Keywords, Introduction, Results, Discussion, Experimental Procedures, Acknowledgments, Author Contributions, Declaration of Interests, References
+- **Format**: Double-spaced
+- **Font**: 12pt
+- **Margins**: 1 inch all sides
+- **Citations**: Author-year format (Smith et al., 2023)
+- **References**: Cell style
+  - Format: Author, A.A., and Author, B.B. (Year). Title. *Journal* vol, pages.
+  - Example: Watson, J.D., and Crick, F.H. (1953). Molecular structure of nucleic acids. *Nature* 171, 737-738.
+- **Figures**:
+  - Format: TIFF, EPS preferred
+  - Resolution: 300 dpi photos, 1000 dpi line art
+  - Color: RGB or CMYK
+  - Multipanel figures common
+- **Tables**: Editable format
+- **eTOC Blurb**: 30-50 word summary required
+- **Graphical Abstract**: Required
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/cell_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.cell.com/cell/authors
+
+---
+
+### Neuron, Immunity, Molecular Cell, Developmental Cell
+
+**Formatting**: Similar to Cell with discipline-specific expectations
+
+---
+
+## IEEE Transactions
+
+### IEEE Transactions on [Various Topics]
+
+**Journal Type**: Engineering and computer science journals  
+**Publisher**: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Varies by transaction (typically 8-12 pages in final format)
+- **Structure**: Abstract, Index Terms, Introduction, [Body sections], Conclusion, Acknowledgment, References, Biographies
+- **Format**: Two-column
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, 10pt
+- **Column spacing**: 0.17 inch (4.23 mm)
+- **Margins**: 
+  - Top: 19 mm (0.75 in)
+  - Bottom: 25 mm (1 in)
+  - Side: 17 mm (0.67 in)
+- **Citations**: Numbered in square brackets [1], [2], [3]
+- **References**: IEEE style
+  - Format: [1] A. A. Author, "Title of paper," *Journal Abbrev.*, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx-xxx, Mon. Year.
+  - Example: [1] J. D. Watson and F. H. C. Crick, "Molecular structure of nucleic acids," *Nature*, vol. 171, pp. 737-738, Apr. 1953.
+- **Figures**:
+  - Format: EPS, PDF (vector), TIFF (raster)
+  - Resolution: 600-1200 dpi line art, 300 dpi grayscale/color
+  - Color: RGB for online, CMYK for print if needed
+  - Position: Top or bottom of column
+- **Tables**: LaTeX table environment, positioned at top/bottom
+- **Equations**: Numbered consecutively
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/ieee_trans.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/
+
+---
+
+### IEEE Access
+
+**Journal Type**: Open-access multidisciplinary engineering journal  
+**Publisher**: IEEE
+
+**Formatting**: Similar to IEEE Transactions
+- **Length**: No page limits
+- **Open Access**: All articles open access
+- **Rapid publication**: Faster review than Transactions
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/ieee_access.tex`
+
+---
+
+## ACM Publications
+
+### ACM Transactions
+
+**Journal Type**: Computer science transactions  
+**Publisher**: Association for Computing Machinery
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: No strict limit
+- **Structure**: Abstract, CCS Concepts, Keywords, ACM Reference Format, Introduction, [Body], Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References
+- **Format**: Two-column (final), single-column for submission OK
+- **Font**: Depends on template (usually 9-10pt)
+- **Class**: Use `acmart` LaTeX document class
+- **Citations**: Numbered [1] or author-year depending on venue
+- **References**: ACM style
+  - Format: Author. Year. Title. Journal vol, issue (Year), pages. DOI
+  - Example: James D. Watson and Francis H. C. Crick. 1953. Molecular structure of nucleic acids. Nature 171, 4356 (1953), 737-738. https://doi.org/10.1038/171737a0
+- **Figures**: EPS, PDF (vector preferred), high-resolution raster
+- **CCS Concepts**: Required (ACM Computing Classification System)
+- **Keywords**: Required
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/acm_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.acm.org/publications/authors
+
+---
+
+## Springer Journals
+
+### General Springer Journals
+
+**Publisher**: Springer Nature
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Varies by journal (check specific journal)
+- **Format**: Single column for submission (LaTeX or Word)
+- **Font**: 10-12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double or 1.5
+- **Citations**: Numbered or author-year (varies by journal)
+- **References**: Springer style (similar to Vancouver or author-year)
+  - Numbered: Author AA, Author BB (Year) Title. Journal vol:pages
+  - Author-year: Author AA, Author BB (Year) Title. Journal vol:pages
+- **Figures**: TIFF, EPS, PDF; 300+ dpi
+- **Tables**: Editable format
+- **Document Class**: `svjour3` for many Springer journals
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/springer_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: Varies by specific journal
+
+---
+
+## Elsevier Journals
+
+### General Elsevier Journals
+
+**Publisher**: Elsevier
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Varies widely by journal
+- **Format**: Single column (LaTeX or Word)
+- **Font**: 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double-spaced
+- **Citations**: Numbered or author-year (check journal guide)
+- **References**: Style varies by journal (Harvard, Vancouver, numbered)
+  - Check specific journal's "Guide for Authors"
+- **Figures**: TIFF, EPS; 300+ dpi
+- **Tables**: Editable format
+- **Document Class**: `elsarticle` LaTeX class
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/elsevier_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.elsevier.com/authors (select specific journal)
+
+---
+
+## BMC Journals
+
+### BMC Biology, BMC Bioinformatics, etc.
+
+**Publisher**: BioMed Central (Springer Nature)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: No maximum length
+- **Structure**: Abstract (structured), Keywords, Background, [Methods/Results/Discussion], Conclusions, Abbreviations, Declarations (Ethics, Consent, Availability, Competing interests, Funding, Authors' contributions, Acknowledgements), References
+- **Format**: Single column
+- **Font**: Arial or Times, 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double
+- **Citations**: Vancouver style, numbered in brackets [1]
+- **References**: Vancouver/NLM format
+- **Figures**: TIFF, EPS, PNG; 300+ dpi
+- **Tables**: Editable
+- **Open Access**: All BMC journals are open access
+- **Data Availability**: Statement required
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/bmc_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.biomedcentral.com/getpublished
+
+---
+
+## Frontiers Journals
+
+### Frontiers in [Various Topics]
+
+**Publisher**: Frontiers Media
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Varies by article type (Research Article ~12 pages, Brief Research Report ~4 pages)
+- **Structure**: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Data Availability Statement, Ethics Statement, Author Contributions, Funding, Acknowledgments, Conflict of Interest, References
+- **Format**: Single column
+- **Font**: Times New Roman, 12pt
+- **Line spacing**: Double
+- **Citations**: Numbered (Frontiers style)
+- **References**: Frontiers format
+  - Format: Author A., Author B., Author C. (Year). Title. *Journal Abbrev.* vol:pages. doi
+  - Example: Watson J. D., Crick F. H. C. (1953). Molecular structure of nucleic acids. *Nature* 171:737-738. doi:10.1038/171737a0
+- **Figures**: TIFF, EPS; 300 dpi minimum
+- **Tables**: Editable
+- **Open Access**: All Frontiers journals are open access
+- **Figure Legends**: Detailed, 350 words max per figure
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/frontiers_article.tex`
+
+**Author Guidelines**: https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/author-guidelines
+
+---
+
+## Specialized Journals
+
+### PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: 6 pages (text, figures, tables combined)
+- **Abstract**: 250 words max
+- **Significance Statement**: 120 words max (required)
+- **Structure**: Abstract, Significance, Main text, Materials and Methods, Acknowledgments, References
+- **Format**: Single column
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **References**: PNAS style
+- **LaTeX Class**: `pnas-new`
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/pnas_article.tex`
+
+---
+
+### Physical Review Letters (PRL)
+
+**Publisher**: American Physical Society
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: 4 pages (including figures and references)
+- **Format**: Two-column (REVTeX 4.2)
+- **Abstract**: No more than 600 characters
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **References**: APS style
+- **Document Class**: `revtex4-2`
+
+**LaTeX Template**: `assets/journals/prl_article.tex`
+
+---
+
+### New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Original Articles ~3,000 words
+- **Structure**: Abstract (structured, 250 words), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References
+- **Format**: Double-spaced
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **References**: NEJM style (modified Vancouver)
+- **Figures**: High resolution, professional quality
+- **Word submission preferred** (LaTeX less common)
+
+---
+
+### The Lancet
+
+**Formatting Requirements**:
+- **Length**: Articles ~3,000 words
+- **Abstract**: Structured, 300 words
+- **Structure**: Panel (summary box), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References
+- **Citations**: Numbered
+- **References**: Lancet style (modified Vancouver)
+- **Word preferred** for submission
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference Table
+
+| Journal | Max Length | Format | Citations | Template |
+|---------|-----------|--------|-----------|----------|
+| **Nature** | ~3,000 words | Single col | Superscript | `nature_article.tex` |
+| **Science** | 2,500 words | Single col | (1) brackets | `science_article.tex` |
+| **PLOS ONE** | Unlimited | Single col | [1] Vancouver | `plos_one.tex` |
+| **Cell** | ~5,000 words | Double sp | (Author, year) | `cell_article.tex` |
+| **IEEE Trans** | 8-12 pages | Two col | [1] IEEE | `ieee_trans.tex` |
+| **ACM Trans** | Variable | Two col | [1] or author-yr | `acm_article.tex` |
+| **Springer** | Variable | Single col | Numbered/author-yr | `springer_article.tex` |
+| **BMC** | Unlimited | Single col | [1] Vancouver | `bmc_article.tex` |
+| **Frontiers** | ~12 pages | Single col | Numbered | `frontiers_article.tex` |
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+1. **Always check official guidelines**: Journal requirements change; verify before submission
+2. **Template currency**: These templates are updated regularly but may lag official changes
+3. **Supplementary materials**: Most journals allow extensive supplementary materials
+4. **Preprint policies**: Check journal's preprint policy (most allow arXiv, bioRxiv)
+5. **Open access options**: Many subscription journals offer open access for a fee
+6. **LaTeX vs. Word**: Most journals accept both; LaTeX preferred for math-heavy content
+
+## Getting Official Templates
+
+Many journals provide official LaTeX templates:
+- **Nature**: Download from journal website
+- **IEEE**: IEEEtran class (widely available)
+- **ACM**: acmart class (CTAN)
+- **Elsevier**: elsarticle class (CTAN)
+- **Springer**: svjour3 class (journal website)
+
+Check journal's "For Authors" or "Submit" page for the most current templates.
+
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+# Research Poster Guidelines
+
+Comprehensive guidelines for creating effective academic research posters including sizing, layout, typography, and design best practices.
+
+**Last Updated**: 2024
+
+---
+
+## Standard Poster Sizes
+
+### International Sizes (ISO 216)
+
+| Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (inches) | Common Use |
+|------|----------------|---------------------|------------|
+| **A0** | 841 × 1189 | 33.1 × 46.8 | Most common international standard |
+| **A1** | 594 × 841 | 23.4 × 33.1 | Smaller conferences, travel-friendly |
+| **A2** | 420 × 594 | 16.5 × 23.4 | Mini posters, small venues |
+
+### US Sizes
+
+| Size | Dimensions (inches) | Dimensions (mm) | Common Use |
+|------|-------------------|-----------------|------------|
+| **36" × 48"** | 36 × 48 | 914 × 1219 | Common US conference size (portrait) |
+| **42" × 56"** | 42 × 56 | 1067 × 1422 | Large format US posters |
+| **48" × 36"** | 48 × 36 | 1219 × 914 | Landscape orientation |
+| **48" × 96"** | 48 × 96 | 1219 × 2438 | Extra-wide format |
+
+### Other Common Sizes
+
+| Size | Dimensions | Notes |
+|------|-----------|-------|
+| **90 cm × 120 cm** | 900 × 1200 mm / 35.4 × 47.2 in | Common in Europe |
+| **40" × 30"** | 1016 × 762 mm | Landscape format |
+| **3 ft × 4 ft** | 914 × 1219 mm / 36 × 48 in | Same as 36×48 |
+
+### Orientation
+
+- **Portrait**: Most common (height > width)
+  - Better for long visual flows (top to bottom)
+  - Examples: A0, 36"×48"
+- **Landscape**: Less common but sometimes preferred
+  - Better for wide content, timelines
+  - Examples: 48"×36", 40"×30"
+
+**Always verify**: Check conference specifications before designing!
+
+---
+
+## Typography and Font Sizes
+
+### Recommended Font Sizes by Distance
+
+Posters are viewed from 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) away:
+
+| Element | Size Range | Recommended |
+|---------|-----------|-------------|
+| **Title** | 60-85 pt | 72-85 pt |
+| **Author Names** | 48-60 pt | 54 pt |
+| **Affiliations** | 32-40 pt | 36 pt |
+| **Section Headers** | 36-48 pt | 42 pt |
+| **Body Text** | 24-32 pt | 28 pt |
+| **Figure Captions** | 20-24 pt | 22 pt |
+| **References** | 18-22 pt | 20 pt |
+
+### Font Families
+
+**Sans-Serif (Recommended for Posters)**:
+- Arial
+- Helvetica
+- Calibri
+- Futura
+- Gill Sans
+- **Why**: Clean, readable at distance
+
+**Serif (Use Sparingly)**:
+- Times New Roman
+- Georgia
+- Palatino
+- **When**: Body text if preferred, but sans-serif better for headers
+
+**Monospace**:
+- Courier New
+- Consolas
+- **When**: Code snippets only
+
+### Typography Best Practices
+
+1. **Limit fonts**: Use 1-2 font families maximum
+2. **Hierarchy**: Establish clear size hierarchy
+3. **Weight**: Use bold for emphasis, not italics
+4. **Alignment**: Left-align body text, center title
+5. **Spacing**: Generous line spacing (1.2-1.5)
+6. **Consistency**: Same fonts for similar elements
+
+---
+
+## Layout and Design Principles
+
+### Grid-Based Layouts
+
+**Column Structures**:
+
+| Layout | Columns | Best For |
+|--------|---------|----------|
+| **Single Column** | 1 | Simple, linear flow; timeline posters |
+| **Two Column** | 2 | Most common; balanced layout |
+| **Three Column** | 3 | Dense content; multi-part studies |
+| **Four Column** | 4 | Very dense; avoid if possible |
+
+**Recommended**: **2 or 3 columns** for most research posters
+
+### Visual Flow
+
+**Reading Order** (Western conventions):
+1. Top to bottom
+2. Left to right
+3. Z-pattern or F-pattern
+
+**Section Ordering** (typical):
+```
+----------------------------------+
+|            TITLE                 |
+|     Authors, Affiliations        |
+----------------------------------+
+| Introduction | Results           |
+|              |                   |
+| Methods      | Discussion        |
+|              |                   |
+| [Optional]   | Conclusions       |
+----------------------------------+
+|         References / QR Code     |
+----------------------------------+
+```
+
+### Spacing and Margins
+
+- **Outer margins**: 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) all sides
+- **Column spacing**: 0.5-1 inch (1.3-2.5 cm)
+- **Inter-section spacing**: 0.5-1 inch
+- **White space**: 30-40% of poster should be white space
+
+**Avoid**: Dense, text-heavy layouts with minimal white space
+
+---
+
+## Color Schemes
+
+### Colorblind-Safe Palettes
+
+Use colorblind-friendly color combinations:
+
+**Okabe-Ito Palette** (Recommended):
+- Orange: `#E69F00`
+- Sky Blue: `#56B4E9`
+- Bluish Green: `#009E73`
+- Yellow: `#F0E442`
+- Blue: `#0072B2`
+- Vermillion: `#D55E00`
+- Reddish Purple: `#CC79A7`
+- Black: `#000000`
+- Gray: `#999999`
+
+**Viridis Palette** (sequential):
+- Good for heatmaps and gradients
+- Colorblind-safe and perceptually uniform
+
+### Color Usage Guidelines
+
+**Background**:
+- **White or light gray**: Most common, professional
+- **Light colored**: Pale blue, beige (use cautiously)
+- **Avoid dark backgrounds**: Harder to read, expensive to print
+
+**Text**:
+- **Dark on light**: Black or dark gray text on white/light backgrounds
+- **Contrast ratio**: At least 4.5:1 (WCAG AA standard)
+
+**Accent Colors**:
+- Use 2-3 accent colors maximum
+- Section headers, key findings
+- Consistent throughout poster
+
+**Figures**:
+- Colorblind-safe palettes
+- Sufficient contrast
+- Test in grayscale
+
+### Color Contrast Tools
+- WebAIM Contrast Checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
+- Coblis (Color Blindness Simulator): https://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/
+
+---
+
+## Content Structure
+
+### Essential Sections
+
+#### 1. Title Section
+- **Title**: Clear, specific, engaging
+- **Authors**: Names (underline presenting author)
+- **Affiliations**: Institutions, departments
+- **Logo**: Institutional logo (corner)
+- **Contact**: Email, QR code to paper/website
+
+#### 2. Introduction/Background
+- **Purpose**: Context and motivation
+- **Length**: 100-200 words
+- **Include**: 
+  - Problem statement
+  - Research gap
+  - Objectives/hypothesis
+
+#### 3. Methods
+- **Purpose**: How you did the study
+- **Format**: 
+  - Bullet points preferred
+  - Flow diagram if complex
+  - Key parameters
+- **Include**: Sample size, procedures, analysis
+
+#### 4. Results
+- **Purpose**: What you found
+- **Format**: Primarily visual (figures, tables, charts)
+- **Include**:
+  - Key findings (2-4 main results)
+  - Statistical significance
+  - Visual evidence
+
+#### 5. Discussion/Conclusions
+- **Purpose**: What it means
+- **Length**: 100-200 words
+- **Include**:
+  - Interpretation
+  - Implications
+  - Limitations
+  - Future work
+
+#### 6. References
+- **Format**: Small font, abbreviated citations
+- **Include**: Key citations only (5-10)
+- **Style**: Any consistent style
+
+### Optional Sections
+- **Abstract**: Sometimes included, often omitted
+- **Acknowledgments**: Funding, collaborators
+- **Future Work**: Next steps
+
+---
+
+## Visual Elements
+
+### Figures and Plots
+
+**Principles**:
+1. **Simplify**: Remove clutter, emphasize key points
+2. **Enlarge**: Make larger than in paper
+3. **Label clearly**: Large axis labels, legends
+4. **Standalone**: Each figure tells a complete story
+5. **High resolution**: 300 dpi minimum
+
+**Figure Types**:
+- **Photographs**: High quality, cropped appropriately
+- **Graphs**: Bar charts, line plots, scatter plots
+- **Heatmaps**: Use colorblind-safe colormaps
+- **Schematics**: Diagrams, flowcharts
+- **Tables**: Simple tables (complex tables → figure)
+
+### Tables
+
+**When to Use**:
+- Precise numerical values needed
+- Comparisons across conditions
+- Summary statistics
+
+**Best Practices**:
+- **Keep simple**: 3-5 columns, 5-10 rows maximum
+- **Large fonts**: Same size as body text
+- **Clear headers**: Bold column/row headers
+- **Alternating rows**: Light shading for readability
+- **Minimal lines**: Horizontal lines only (no vertical)
+
+### Icons and Graphics
+
+**Use**:
+- Icons for visual interest (methods, concepts)
+- Simple graphics to break text
+- Arrows to guide flow
+
+**Sources**:
+- Noun Project: https://thenounproject.com/
+- BioRender: https://biorender.com/ (scientific illustrations)
+- Font Awesome: https://fontawesome.com/ (icons)
+
+**Caution**: Don't overuse; maintain professionalism
+
+---
+
+## LaTeX Poster Packages
+
+### beamerposter
+
+**Description**: Extension of Beamer for posters  
+**Best For**: Academic conferences, classic layout  
+**Pros**: 
+- Familiar to Beamer users
+- Clean, professional appearance
+- Many themes available
+
+**Cons**:
+- Less flexible than tikzposter
+- Can be verbose
+
+**Template**: `assets/posters/beamerposter_academic.tex`
+
+**Example Usage**:
+```latex
+\documentclass[final]{beamer}
+\usepackage[size=a0,scale=1.24]{beamerposter}
+\usetheme{Berlin}
+```
+
+---
+
+### tikzposter
+
+**Description**: Modern poster package using TikZ  
+**Best For**: Colorful, modern designs  
+**Pros**:
+- Highly customizable
+- Modern, attractive themes
+- Block-based layout
+
+**Cons**:
+- Steeper learning curve
+- Can be slow to compile
+
+**Template**: `assets/posters/tikzposter_research.tex`
+
+**Example Usage**:
+```latex
+\documentclass[25pt, a0paper, portrait]{tikzposter}
+\usetheme{Autumn}
+\usecolorstyle{Denmark}
+```
+
+---
+
+### baposter
+
+**Description**: Box-and-poster system  
+**Best For**: Structured, multi-column layouts  
+**Pros**:
+- Excellent column control
+- Header boxes, structured layout
+- Good for dense content
+
+**Cons**:
+- Complex syntax
+- Less commonly used
+
+**Template**: `assets/posters/baposter_conference.tex`
+
+**Example Usage**:
+```latex
+\documentclass[a0paper,portrait]{baposter}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Printing and File Preparation
+
+### File Format
+
+**For Printing**:
+- **PDF**: Universal standard
+- **High resolution**: 300 dpi minimum, 600 dpi for photos
+- **Color space**: RGB for most printers (check with printer)
+- **Embed fonts**: Ensure all fonts embedded
+- **Flatten**: No transparency issues
+
+### Print Quality Checks
+
+Before printing:
+1. **Proofread**: Check for typos, errors
+2. **Colors**: Check in print preview
+3. **Resolution**: Zoom to 100%, check figure quality
+4. **Margins**: Verify nothing cut off
+5. **Test print**: Print small version (A4) to check layout
+
+### Print Providers
+
+**Options**:
+1. **University print shop**: Often cheapest, convenient
+2. **FedEx Office**: Widely available
+3. **Online services**: 
+   - Vistaprint
+   - Printful
+   - Academic Poster Printing (specialized)
+
+**Cost**: Typically $50-150 for A0 glossy poster
+
+### Paper Types
+
+| Paper Type | Description | Best For |
+|-----------|-------------|----------|
+| **Matte** | Non-reflective finish | Well-lit venues, minimal glare |
+| **Glossy** | Shiny, vibrant colors | Photos, colorful figures |
+| **Satin/Semi-gloss** | Between matte and glossy | Balanced option (recommended) |
+| **Fabric** | Wrinkle-resistant, rollable | Travel, re-use |
+
+**Recommendation**: **Satin or matte** for most academic posters
+
+---
+
+## QR Codes
+
+### What to Include
+
+Generate QR codes linking to:
+- **Paper PDF**: Published or preprint
+- **Supplementary materials**: Data, code, videos
+- **Personal website**: Lab or researcher page
+- **Video abstract**: 1-2 minute video summary
+- **Online version**: Interactive poster
+
+### Placement
+
+- **Common locations**: 
+  - Bottom right corner
+  - Next to references
+  - Near contact information
+- **Size**: 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) square
+- **Label**: "Scan for paper" or "More info"
+
+### QR Code Generators
+- QR Code Generator: https://www.qr-code-generator.com/
+- QRStuff: https://www.qrstuff.com/
+- LaTeX package: `qrcode` for generating in LaTeX
+
+---
+
+## Design Best Practices
+
+### Do's
+
+✓ **Use large fonts** (28pt+ for body text)  
+✓ **Keep text minimal** (30-40% of poster)  
+✓ **Use visuals** (60-70% figures, plots, images)  
+✓ **Tell a story** (clear narrative flow)  
+✓ **Colorblind-safe colors**  
+✓ **Test readability** (view from 6 feet away)  
+✓ **Include contact info** (email, QR code)  
+✓ **Proofread** (multiple times!)
+
+### Don'ts
+
+✗ **Don't use small fonts** (<24pt body text)  
+✗ **Don't overcrowd** (leave white space)  
+✗ **Don't use complex tables** (simplify or visualize)  
+✗ **Don't use full paragraphs** (use bullets)  
+✗ **Don't use many fonts** (1-2 max)  
+✗ **Don't use low-res images** (<300 dpi)  
+✗ **Don't use red-green contrasts** (colorblind issue)  
+✗ **Don't make it a paper** (posters ≠ papers)
+
+---
+
+## Poster Presentation Tips
+
+### During the Poster Session
+
+1. **Stand by your poster**: Be available, engaged
+2. **Elevator pitch ready**: 1-2 minute summary prepared
+3. **Different depths**: Short version (1 min), medium (3 min), deep dive (10 min)
+4. **Engage visitors**: Ask questions, invite discussion
+5. **Business cards**: Have them ready
+6. **Notebook**: Record feedback, questions
+7. **Handouts**: Optional 1-page summary (with QR code)
+
+### Talking Through Your Poster
+
+**30-second version**:
+- What is the problem?
+- What did you do?
+- What did you find?
+
+**2-minute version**:
+- Background + motivation
+- Methods (briefly)
+- Key result (show main figure)
+- Conclusion + implications
+
+**5+ minute version**:
+- Full walkthrough
+- Address specific questions
+- Discuss limitations, future work
+
+---
+
+## Accessibility Considerations
+
+### Visual Accessibility
+
+1. **Color contrast**: High contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
+2. **Colorblind-safe**: Use Okabe-Ito or similar palettes
+3. **Font size**: Large enough to read from distance
+4. **Font choice**: Clear, sans-serif fonts
+5. **Alt text**: Consider providing text description
+
+### Physical Accessibility
+
+1. **Mounting height**: Low enough for wheelchair users to read bottom
+2. **QR codes**: Provide alternative (short URL, handout)
+
+---
+
+## Checklist Before Printing
+
+- [ ] Proofread all text (typos, grammar)
+- [ ] Check author names and affiliations
+- [ ] Verify all figures are high resolution (300+ dpi)
+- [ ] Ensure colorblind-safe color schemes
+- [ ] Test readability from 6 feet away (print small version)
+- [ ] Verify poster dimensions match conference requirements
+- [ ] Check that fonts are embedded in PDF
+- [ ] Include contact information (email, QR code)
+- [ ] Add institutional logo
+- [ ] Verify references are accurate
+- [ ] Ensure figures have clear labels and captions
+- [ ] Check that layout is not too dense (adequate white space)
+- [ ] Verify QR codes work (test scan)
+- [ ] Confirm file is high-resolution PDF
+- [ ] Get feedback from colleagues
+
+---
+
+## Example Poster Layouts
+
+### Layout 1: Two-Column (Recommended for Most)
+
+```
+----------------------------------------+
+|              TITLE                     |
+|      Authors & Affiliations            |
+----------------------------------------+
+|  INTRO    |  RESULTS                   |
+|           |                            |
+|  METHODS  |  RESULTS (cont.)           |
+|           |                            |
+|           |  DISCUSSION/CONCLUSIONS    |
+----------------------------------------+
+|        REFERENCES    |    QR CODE      |
+----------------------------------------+
+```
+
+### Layout 2: Three-Column
+
+```
+---------------------------------------+
+|              TITLE                    |
+|      Authors & Affiliations           |
+---------------------------------------+
+| INTRO  | RESULTS | DISCUSSION         |
+|        |         |                    |
+| METHOD | RESULTS | CONCLUSIONS        |
+|        |         |                    |
+|        | RESULTS | FUTURE WORK        |
+---------------------------------------+
+|    REFERENCES       |   QR CODE       |
+---------------------------------------+
+```
+
+### Layout 3: Horizontal Flow
+
+```
+----------------------------------------+
+|              TITLE                     |
+|      Authors & Affiliations            |
+----------------------------------------+
+|  INTRODUCTION    |    METHODS          |
+----------------------------------------+
+|           RESULTS                      |
+|    (large figure spanning width)       |
+----------------------------------------+
+|  DISCUSSION      |   CONCLUSIONS       |
+----------------------------------------+
+|        REFERENCES    |    QR CODE      |
+----------------------------------------+
+```
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+### LaTeX Templates
+- `assets/posters/beamerposter_academic.tex`
+- `assets/posters/tikzposter_research.tex`
+- `assets/posters/baposter_conference.tex`
+
+### Online Resources
+- Better Posters Blog: https://betterposters.blogspot.com/
+- Colorblind Safe Palettes: https://colorbrewer2.org/
+- BioRender (scientific illustrations): https://biorender.com/
+- Poster Design Guide (Colin Purrington): https://colinpurrington.com/tips/poster-design/
+
+### Tools
+- **Inkscape**: Free vector graphics editor
+- **PowerPoint**: Surprisingly popular for posters
+- **Illustrator**: Professional design tool
+- **LaTeX**: Best for reproducibility, version control
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Key Takeaways**:
+
+1. **Size**: Verify conference requirements (typically A0 or 36"×48")
+2. **Fonts**: Large (28pt+ body, 72pt+ title)
+3. **Layout**: 2-3 columns, generous white space
+4. **Visuals**: 60-70% visual content
+5. **Colors**: Colorblind-safe, high contrast
+6. **Content**: Tell a story, keep text minimal
+7. **Quality**: 300+ dpi, test print
+8. **Accessibility**: Readable from distance, clear hierarchy
+
+**Remember**: A poster is **not a paper** - it's a visual summary designed to spark conversations!
+