Call for Abstracts
The ISSCR welcomes abstracts from scientists, physicians, and researchers in all sectors, including academia, industry, government, and education.
- Late-breaking abstracts submissions are closed. Submissions will be considered for poster presentations only, and will not be eligible for Travel, Merit, or Poster Awards.
- Oral abstract submissions are closed.
- Poster abstract submissions are closed.
- We do not accept advertisement of commercial products or services or clinical case studies.
Deadlines & Fees
All prices in USD. Abstract submission fees are non-refundable.
- Regular Abstracts: $75
- Regular abstract submission is closed for ISSCR 2020.
- Abstract acceptance and presentation notifications sent by 17 April, 2020
- Oral and Poster presenters must accept by 29 April, 2020
- Oral and Poster presenters must register by 1 June, 2020
- Late-Breaking Abstracts: $110 (new virtual meeting rate $75)
- Late breaking abstract submissions are closed for ISSCR 2020.
- UPDATE: Late breaking abstracts submitted after 27 April, 2020 will be notified of acceptance by 1 June, 2020.
- Late-breaking poster presenters must accept by 5 June, 2020
- Poster presenters must register by 1 June, 2020
- *Late-Breaking Abstracts submitted before 8 April, will receive a $35 refund
- Awards for Travel, Merit, & Posters: No application fee
- Must be ISSCR TRAINEE member by 12 February to have been considered.
- All abstracts from ISSCR TRAINEE members will be considered for Merit and Poster awards
- Travel Award: Must have applied with regular abstract submission and opt in to award consideration.
- Travel Award notifications sent by 16 March, 2020
- Travel award winners must accept AND register by 29 April, 2020
- Must be ISSCR TRAINEE member by 12 February to have been considered.
Abstract Requirements and Policies
- 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- Abstract reviewers must agree to protect the confidentiality of the unpublished information described in the abstracts
- All abstracts are under embargo until time of presentation. See ISSCR Embargo Policy
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)