EMD submissions are made through structured GitHub issue forms. This page explains how to open a form, fill in each field type, and submit.

You will need a free GitHub account — create one here if you do not already have one.

Opening a form¶

Go to the submission form chooser and click the form for the stage you are completing.

Each form opens as a structured GitHub issue. The title is pre-filled — do not edit it.

Field types¶

Text fields¶

A single-line box for short answers such as a name, version, or year. Click it and type.

1. Click inside the box
2. Type your answer
3. Move to the next field — answers are held automatically, there is no save button

Text areas¶

A larger box for longer answers such as a model description or list of reference DOIs. The box expands as you type.

1. Click inside the box
2. Type your answer — press Enter for a new line
3. The box grows as you type

Dropdowns¶

A box with a small arrow on the right. Click it to open a list and select one option.

1. Click the box — a list drops down
2. Click the option you want
3. The box updates to show your selection

Multi-select dropdowns¶

Some dropdowns allow more than one selection — labelled Select multiple in the form. When you open one, a panel with a checkbox next to each option appears.

1. Click the dropdown button to open the panel
2. Click each option you want — a checkmark appears next to it
3. Click the same option again to deselect it
4. Click anywhere outside the panel to close it

The closed button updates to show how many items are selected.

Collapsible guidance¶

Many fields include a ▶ Detailed Guidance section. Click it to expand examples and formatting rules for that field. Read these before filling in your answer — they contain the acceptance criteria reviewers use.

Required fields¶

Fields marked with a red * must be filled in before you can submit. If you try to submit with one empty, the form scrolls to it and highlights the box in red.

Submitting¶

When all required fields are complete, scroll to the bottom and click Submit new issue.

GitHub creates an issue from your answers. Automated validation runs within a couple of minutes — see What to Expect on Submission for a full walkthrough of what happens next.