|  The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) cordially invites you to submit an abstract for our 3rd APECS International Online Conference 2017 which will kick-start Polar Week on the 20th of March 2017. This year's theme is "Outside the Box: Encouraging alternative solutions for undertaking and communicating polar research." We encourage abstracts for punchy 10 minute PowerPoint presentations consistent with this theme. Please visit the conference website to learn more about the conference and submit your abstract by the 20th of January 2017 at 22:00 GMT. We will notify you with regards to the success of your abstract prior to the 3rd of February 2017 at 22:00 GMT. Please note that this is an online conference that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office. Please direct any questions you have to: online-conference@apecs.is. | 
