CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We invite all faculty named on an active R16 award and any trainee working in an R16-funded lab to submit abstracts for speaking and poster presentations at the SuRE Biennial '24 Conference in Bethesda, MD. Because the SuRE R16 Program funds a wide variety of behavioral and biomedical science research, the conference will reflect that by showcasing diverse scientific disciplines. Your abstract will be evaluated, compiled, and electronically distributed to conference attendees based on your online submission.
Submission deadline: Wed, May 1, 2024, by 5:00 PM Eastern.
Poster and speaking notification: mid to late May 2024
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
The Sure Biennial '24 Conference is designed for faculty, trainees, and research administrative staff who meet specific R16 program requirements. For abstract submissions, faculty must be named on an active R16 award, and trainees must be working in an R16-funded lab. The deadline for submissions is Wed, May 1, 2024, by 5:00 PM Eastern.
We request that abstracts be submitted as text only without figures or diagrams and that they follow the NIH formatting standards of 30 lines of text or less. Additional formatting instructions can be found at this link.
TRAVEL AWARDS
Travel Awards
Trainees are encouraged to submit an abstract, where they can request an oral presentation. If a trainee is selected for an oral presentation, they will be provided lodging during the conference for up to three nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown.
FAQs
When is the deadline for submitting an abstract?
Abstracts must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 PM Eastern, using this link.
Who may submit an abstract?
Faculty and students may submit an abstract using this link. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract, where they can request an oral presentation. Students selected for an oral presentation will be provided lodging during the conference for up to three nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown.
What are the guidelines for a conference abstract?
We request abstracts be submitted as text only (no figures) by Wed, May 1, 5:00 PM Eastern, following the NIH formatting standards. We will notify faculty and students of speaking opportunities by late April.
When will you notify faculty and students of speaking opportunities?
We will notify faculty and students of speaking opportunities by mid to late May 2024.
