Call for abstracts
Successful authors will be offered the opportunity to present their work as part of the India Day event.
Deadline for submission - 5pm on Friday 28 April 2023.
Abstract Submission - Frequently Asked Questions
Submitting your abstract
What information do I need to submit?
- The full title of your submission (max 50 words)
- Your abstract (max 300 words). (i.e. excluding title, authors and institutions). You must use the headings: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion. Abstracts that do not comply with this format will not be considered
- Permission from all authors, and any patients, to submit the abstract
- Names of all authors
- Affiliations of all authors
What information is not permitted?
Figures, tables or references and key words are NOT permitted.
Can I submit more than one abstract?
Yes, you can but please avoid salami submission with generation of several abstracts from the same study.
Can I present work that has been submitted to another event?
Yes, we accept work that has been submitted to other events.
Making changes to your abstract
Can I make amendments to my abstract after I have submitted it?
Yes, you can amend your submission any time up until the submission deadline of 28 April 2023 at 5pm (UK time), by email to rcogrilg@gmail.com
Can I add additional authors?
Yes, you can amend your submission any time up until the submission deadline of 28 April 2023 at 5pm (UK time), by email at rcogrilg@gmail.com. Once the deadline has passed, you will not be able to make any changes including adding authors.
Can I cancel a submission?
If you wish to withdraw an abstract before the submission deadline, you can do so by emailing rcogrilg@gmail.com.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of abstracts we receive it is not possible for us to provide feedback on each one.
When will I find out if my abstract has been accepted?
Selected presenting authors will be notified if their submission has been successful by Wednesday 10 May 2023. Sometimes, if there is a delay in the judging, we may have to postpone notification but if this is the case, we will let you know.
If a poster is accepted, it will be displayed on the screens in the main hall during breaks.
Can posters be co-presented?
If more than one author is registered then both can present however, we will only issue a certificate to the main presenting author.
Can oral presentations be co-presented?
A single presenting author is required. While co-authors can still register and attend, they will not be able to verbally present on stage.
What types of presentations are available?
There are slots available for either an Oral Presentation or a Poster Presentation.
I am unsure whether I can attend India Day 2023, do I need to be registered to present?
Yes, at least one of the authors needs to register for the full conference to present the abstract.
Can my colleague present my work instead if I am successful?
The abstract can be presented by anyone named as an author on the abstract. At least one of the authors must be registered for the full conference. If you are sending a co-author to present in your place, please provide us with their full name and email address.
I would like to present my work but don’t want to give an oral presentation, is this possible?
Yes, if you are offered an Oral Presentation but do not wish to speak, please notify us by email at rcogrilg@gmail.com.
Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Please contact Jyotsna Acharya if you have any further questions.
Email: rcogrilg@gmail.com
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