Call for Abstracts, Deadlines, and Fees

The ISSCR welcomes abstracts from scientists, physicians, and researchers in all sectors, including academia, industry, government, and education.

• We do not accept advertisement of commercial products or services or clinical case studies.
• Oral abstract submissions (submit 4 December, 2019 through 6 February, 2020) will be considered for an eight (8) minute presentation during a plenary or concurrent session. Applicants may opt out of plenary consideration.
• Poster abstract submissions (submit 4 December, 2019 through 6 February, 2020) will be considered for presentation of a poster for one hour during one of the meeting poster sessions. Posters are on display for one meeting day
• Late-breaking abstracts submissions (submit 18 February through 8 April, 2019) will be considered for poster presentations only, and will not be eligible for Travel, Merit, or Poster Awards.

Deadlines & Fees

All prices in USD. Abstract submission fees are non-refundable.

• Regular Abstracts: $75 
  
  • Submission open from 4 December, 2019 to 6 February, 2020 
  • Abstract acceptance and presentation notifications sent by 1 April, 2020
  • Oral presenters must accept AND register by 8 April, 2020
  • Poster presenters must accept AND register by 29 April, 2020
  • Poster numbers sent by 8 May, 2020
• Late-Breaking Abstracts: $110
• Submission open from 18 February to 8 April, 2020
• Abstract acceptance and presentation notifications sent by 26 April, 2020
• Late-breaking poster presenters must accept AND register by 6 May, 2020
• Poster numbers sent by 13 May, 2020
• Awards for Travel, Merit, & Posters: No application fee 
  • Must be ISSCR TRAINEE member by 6 February, 2020 to be considered
  • All abstracts from ISSCR TRAINEE members will be considered for Merit and Poster awards
  • Travel Award: Apply with regular abstract submission and opt in to award consideration from 4 December, 2019 to 6 February, 2020
  • Travel Award notifications sent by 16 March, 2020
  • Travel award winners must accept AND register by 29 April, 2020

Abstract Requirements

• Substantial experimental, calculated, or theoretical results included
• Adheres to the principles in the ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation
• Results are the work of the listed author(s) 
• Adheres to Abstract Submission Agreement
• Failure to comply with these terms constitutes grounds for abstract rejection

Abstract Submission Tips & Tools

• Read “Let me Speak! A Reviewers’ Guide to Writing a successful Meeting Abstract” from Stem Cell Reports
• Read our helpful tips for writing a compelling abstract
• Abstract FAQs
• Questions? Contact abstracts@isscr.org

Abstract Submission Overview

• Helpful tips can be found here for writing a compelling abstract
  
• Review the detailed instructions and Frequently Asked Questions before submitting
  
• Average submission may take up to 20 minutes when materials are pre-formatted
• Edits are allowed until submission deadline
• Abstracts are not peer-reviewed, but if included in the Program Guide or Abstract Book, are citable
• Only regular abstracts, not late-breaking abstracts, are evaluated for oral presentations and/or Travel, Merit, and Poster awards

By submitting an abstract to be considered for the ISSCR Annual Meeting, the individual agrees to:

• Adhere to deadlines for submission and acceptance
• Register to attend the meeting if accepted
• Pay abstract submission fee (separate from registration fee)