Call for Abstracts | ISSCR 2021 Virtual

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.

Late-breaking abstracts submissions (submit 10 March, 2021 through 7 April, 2021 NOW CLOSED) will be considered for poster presentations only, and will NOT be eligible for Travel & Merit Awards. Submit.
Oral abstract submissions (submit 15 December, 2020 through 24 February, 2021 [Deadline 1] NOW CLOSED) will be considered for an eight (8) minute presentation during a during theme session. Oral abstract submissions from ISSCR trainee members are eligible for Travel and Merit Awards.
Poster abstract submissions (submit 15 December, 2020 through 24 February 2021, [Deadline 1] NOW CLOSED) will be considered for presentation of a poster. Posters are displayed online as PDFs for the entire meeting. Poster presenters will interact with attendees online. Poster abstracts submitted by ISSCR trainee members before Deadline 1 are eligible for Travel and Merit Awards.

Abstract Submission Requirements

Abstract Requirements

All abstract submissions are screened by the Program Committee to ensure that they meet these standards. Failure to comply with these terms constitutes grounds for abstract rejection.

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

Submitter Requirements

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)

Deadlines & Fees

All prices in USD. Non-refundable.

All abstract submitters must pay the proper submission fee. If an abstract is accepted, the presenting author must register for ISSCR 2021. The registration fee is separate from the abstract submission fee. Please reach out to abstracts@isscr.org with questions.

Late-Breaking Abstracts: $75 NOW CLOSED

Late-Breaking Abstracts are those that are submitted between 10 March, 2021 and 7 April, 2021. They are only considered for posters and are NOT eligible for Travel or Merit Awards.

Submission open from 10 March, 2021 to 7 April, 2021 NOW CLOSED
Presentation notifications sent by 28 April, 2021
Late-breaking poster presenters must accept AND register for ISSCR 2021 by 6 May, 2020
Presenting authors must notify abstracts@isscr.org by 6 May, 2021 if they would like to withdraw their abstracts from the program.
Any changes to an abstract's presenting author must be accepted by 6 May, 2021. The new presenter MUST be a co-author on the submitted abstract and must be a registered attendee.
Poster numbers sent by 13 May, 2021

Deadline 1 Abstracts: $75 NOW CLOSED

These abstracts include both oral and poster abstracts submitted between 15 December, 2020 and 24 February, 2021.These abstracts are eligible for Travel and Merit Awards.

Submission open from 15 December, 2020 to 24 February, 2021 NOW CLOSED
Presentation notifications sent by 15 April, 2021
Oral presenters must accept AND register for ISSCR 2021 by 21 April, 2021
Poster presenters must accept AND register for ISSCR 2021 by 21 April, 2021
Presenting authors must notify abstracts@isscr.org by 21 April, 2021 if they would like to withdraw their abstracts from the program.
Any changes to an abstract's presenting author must be accepted by 6 May, 2021. The new presenter MUST be a co-author on the submitted abstract and must be a registered attendee.
Poster numbers sent by 8 May, 2021

Travel, Merit, & Poster Award Deadlines

Presenting authors that wish to be considered for an award must be an ISSCR TRAINEE member by 24 February, 2021 NOW CLOSED. Click here to become an ISSCR Trainee member.

Visit the Travel, Merit, & Poster Award page for more information.

Travel Awards

ISSCR Travel Award recipients will receive complementary meeting registration for 2021 Virtual.

The Travel Award application question is included in Deadline 1 abstract submission (15 December, 2020 to 24 February, 2021 NOW CLOSED).
Must be an active ISSCR TRAINEE member by 24 February, 2021 to have been considered. NOW CLOSED
Travel award notifications will be sent by 15 April, 2021.
Travel award winners must accept AND register for the 2021 annual meeting by 21 April, 2021.
Please reach out to abstracts@isscr.org with questions.

Merit Awards

Merit Awards recognize superior abstracts with a certificate and recognition on the ISSCR website and at the annual meeting. No application necessary, only active ISSCR TRAINEE members are eligible. Late-Breaking abstracts are not eligible.

Outstanding Poster Presentation Awards

Each year at the annual meeting, the ISSCR presents Poster Awards to six trainee members selected from over 700 eligible posters. The winners receive a $250.00 stipend, a one-year subscription to Cell Stem Cell and Current Protocols in Stem Cell Biology, and complimentary registration to ISSCR's annual meeting the following year.

Abstract Submission Tips & Tools

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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 Deadline 1 abstracts, not late-breaking abstracts, are evaluated for oral presentations and/or Travel, Merit, and Poster awards
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 .

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