FAQs

What constitutes a submission?

The initial submission can be one of two things: either a "Proceedings" submission, which is 8 pages, or a "Findings" submission which is 4 pages. One major difference is that Proceedings submissions are archival — they cannot be concurrent with other submissions and must be unpublished work — while Findings submissions have no such requirement. Each track has different templates; see the Call for Papers for details under "Quick Submission Instructions."

What does "anonymizing" the PDF mean, exactly?

An "anonymized" PDF has no identifying information present in the submitted manuscript. This means removing author information, references to identifying institutions, and references to your prior work as "Our past work," for example. These instructions apply to both Proceedings and Findings submissions. Please reach out if you have any additional questions!

Is my work a good fit for the venue?

Although we can't meet with authors 1:1 or judge your work's chance of being accepted, we welcome you to submit your work to ML4H if your topic fits under the general themes of our Symposium. See the Call for Papers for a full description of submission areas and what we're looking for.

I would like my paper to be considered for the Findings track as an alternate for the Proceedings track. Should I format my submission to 4 pages?

We recommend you submit your work according to the Proceedings guidelines (8 pages) and it will automatically be considered for the Findings track. You will not be asked to reformat the 8 pages down to 4 pages since you're already submitting to the longer track.

"Proceedings track submissions that are not accepted will automatically be considered for the Findings track. Findings track submissions cannot be considered for the Proceedings track. Decisions for both tracks will be released simultaneously."

Do we need to follow ML4H paper formatting guidelines or can we use alternative formats?

The submission must be formatted according to the specified ML4H paper format. In order to avoid auto desk-rejection due to incorrect formatting, please download the template provided for this year's edition and not the old templates related to previous editions.

Can I change the author list after submitting?

No authors may be added after the submission deadline. This includes adding new authors to any version of the paper during the review, camera-ready, or archival preparation stages. Reordering of authors is permitted for accepted papers, provided that all listed authors agree. Removal of authors after submission is allowed with written permission from all authors, including the author being removed. Requests must be submitted to ml4h@ahli.cc and should include a clear justification.

I'm interested in reviewing for ML4H — who should I contact?

Thanks for your interest! Please reach out to us at ml4h@ahli.cc.

When I try to accept my reviewer invitation on OpenReview, I get an error. Any tips?

Please check if the email associated with your OpenReview account is the same one we invited. If this does not work, reach out directly to OpenReview at info@openreview.net for help troubleshooting.

Will you allow reviewers to bid on papers?

We will not have a bidding process. Each reviewer will indicate their expertise (subject areas and data modalities) on OpenReview, and each submission will also indicate their subject areas and data modalities. The organizing committee will use this information to match reviewers with submissions.

May individuals participate as a reviewer AND submit a paper for consideration?

Yes, you may submit a paper and participate as a reviewer.

Is attendance at the in-person event required to register for the mentorship programs?

In-person attendance isn't required for any of the mentorship programs, but it is required for the research roundtables.

Is ML4H registration distinct from NeurIPS registration?

Yes, we are an independent symposium. Registration for the ML4H Symposium will open later in the Fall for those who are not submitting to the current paper or demo tracks.

Will you be offering travel grants to authors of accepted papers?

We may have travel awards for attendees depending on the funds raised by the Symposium. The Early Career Travel Grant application deadline is October 31. More details will be released before that date.

Will there be a virtual option to attend ML4H this year?

Unfortunately, there are currently no plans to host an online mode of attendance.