What is the theme of this year’s Conference?
New Technologies + Proven Strategies = Healthy Communities | more info
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When is the deadline for Abstract submission?
Oct. 22, 2008, 11:59 PM EST: Regular Abstract Submission
Dec. 1, 2008, 11:59 PM EST: New Investigators in Global Health Submission
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What is the New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) Program?
The NIGH program is a competitive abstract submission and selection program designed to highlight exemplary research, policy and advocacy initiatives of new and future leaders in global health, and empower participants with global health advocacy skills. The program also provides the selected participants with the opportunity to make a presentation at a major international conference.
This year we are seeking to get a full representation of abstracts from across all disciplines.
The program culminates in the selected presenters attending and participating in a full week of activities at the Council’s Annual International Conference on Global Health, May 26-30, 2009 in Washington, DC. Winners will participate in either the NIGH panel or the general poster session, and will attend career development sessions, a special networking reception, the Council’s Annual Awards Banquet and advocacy skills training led by leading global health advocates.
Selected abstracts will be published in the final conference program and on the Council’s website.
For more information on the NIGH program, please click here: more information on NIGH.
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What are the criteria for the NIGH Program?
The NIGH Program is open to all students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in a health-related field OR new professionals who have received their terminal degree in a health-related field within the past two years (i.e. graduating in or since May 2007). Verification of program eligibility will be required upon submission of abstract.
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Can I submit an abstract for both the NIGH and Regular Abstract Submission Program?
No, a designated presenter may only submit one abstract for consideration. If you qualify for both programs, you may submit an abstract to one program or the other only.
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What is a Preformed Panel?
A preformed panel is a suggested panel configuration that has been organized by three or four different organizations whose presentations would go well together. It includes a moderator who is familiar or involved with the programs and research addressed by the panel. It also includes a contact person who takes a lead in putting together the suggested panel and making sure that all the materials are submitted correctly and on time. This contact person serves as the primary liaison to the Council. Click below for Guidelines for Preformed Panel Submission:
PDF | Word
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If my abstract is accepted, in what format will I be asked to present?
When you submit an abstract, you will be asked your preference of three presentation formats: Panel, Roundtable, and Poster. The Abstract Review and Panel Formation Committee will make the final decision on the presentation format for each accepted abstract.
Panel
- Moderated 1.5 to 2 hour session
- 3-4 presenters have 15-20 minutes each to present their abstracts
- Question-and-answer period after presentations
- Several sessions taking place concurrently during each time period
Roundtable
- Roundtable presentations are divided into different rooms based on the abstract topic
- Multiple roundtable presentations taking place concurrently in a large ballroom
- Roundtable presenter sits at a table with a small group of participants to discuss a program or research topic
- Presenters cannot project Power Point presentations, but can use laptop computers to show presentation to small group around table
Poster
- 44 inches tall by 46 inches wide (111 centimeters tall by 116 centimeters wide)
- Visual presentation with charts, graphs, photos, drawings and/or text that describe their project or study
- Presenter must be available to speak with participants during their scheduled poster Session
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Who should submit an abstract as the designated presenter?
The designated presenter should be the primary person directly involved in or responsible for the study or program. If selected, the designated presenter may participate in only one session.
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Do I have to be a member to submit an abstract?
No, you do not have to be a member to submit an abstract or present at our conference.
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Can my co-author and I submit an abstract together?
Only one author can be listed as the presenter. Co-authors are welcome to attend the session, but cannot be featured as a presenter and cannot be registered at the discounted presenter registration rate.
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How do I submit an abstract?
All abstracts must be submitted online. Online submission is available here. Paper copies and Word document attachments of abstracts will not be accepted. For details, click here.
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What is the word limit for the abstract text?
450 words
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What if I want to submit an abstract for my boss/colleague/friend?
If you are entering an abstract on behalf of someone else, you will need to enter the online abstract submission system using their unique login and password. If they do not have a login and password for the Global Health Council website, then you must register them to obtain a login and password. Please register the abstract author by going to:
https://my.globalhealth.org
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What do I do if I don’t have a user account?
If you don’t have a user account, you will need to register as a user of the Global Health Council abstract submission program. You can do this by going to:
https://my.globalhealth.org
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What if I don’t remember my login and password?
If you know you have a login and password but can’t remember them, you can have the system send you a link to reset your password. You can do this at:
https://my.globalhealth.org/ebusiness/ForgotUID.aspx
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Can I submit previously presented/published material?
The Council encourages the submission of abstracts on current and emerging issues. Information presented should not be published prior to the Annual Conference.
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Can I make a change to an abstract that I have already submitted it?
Before the submission deadline: log back into the abstract submission system, update your abstract and save the changes. Do not re-submit your abstract.
After the submission deadline: please send an email to conference@globalhealth.org.
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When will I find out if my abstract was selected?
Jan. 26, 2009: Regular abstract submission notification
Feb. 17, 2009: NIGH abstract submission notification
Notification will be via the email address you submitted with your contact information when you submitted the abstract.
If you have not heard from us by this time, please check your spam filter to make sure the notification didn’t get misdirected, and then email conference@globalhealth.org.
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Do I have to register for the conference in order to present?
Yes, if your abstract is chosen for presentation and you accept the invitation to present, you will need to register and pay for the conference by March 20, 2009. Presenters are extended a reduced registration rate of $400 ($170 students). Nationals from community-based organizations in low- or middle-income countries qualify for a $150 registration rate. In-country program staffs from organizations headquartered in developed countries are not eligible for the $150 rate.
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If my abstract is accepted, can I send a substitute presenter?
The Council discourages the use of substitutes. By submitting an abstract for consideration, you are implicitly agreeing that you will be able to register and attend Conference from May 26-30, 2009. That being said, we understand that emergencies may arise. An acceptable substitution is a co-author of the abstract or the study/program director. The substitute may not already be making a presentation in another session. A request for a presenter substitution must be made in writing with the Conference Program Coordinator.
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Do you offer scholarships to attend the Conference?
We do normally have a small amount of scholarship funding available to help defray the cost of attending the conference. We reserve this limited funding, however, for presenters from developing countries working for community-based organizations who did not receive a scholarship within the past year.
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How do I apply for a scholarship?
If you are a presenter from a developing country working for a community-based organization who did not receive a scholarship for the 2008 Conference, you will receive an invitation to apply for a scholarship shortly after being notified of your abstract’s selection. We will assess the amount of support available to us and make decisions based on our funding priorities.
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Can you offer me a discount/complimentary registration?
We can only offer complimentary registration to our scholarship recipients, but several discounted registration categories are available. By registering for Conference early with our early rate, you will save a substantial amount of money over the regular rate. Professional and Student members of the Council receive a discounted rate, as do students and healthcare workers from community-based organizations in developing countries. Special group rates are also available, and individuals selected for our volunteer program receive a special rate.
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Can you provide a grant to my organization?
The Global Health Council is a non-grant making organization, and cannot provide you or your organization with a grant, loan, or funding. Our International Scholarship Program is only able to provide limited support for defraying the costs of attending our Annual Conference to some presenters from developing countries working for community-based organizations who did not receive a scholarship within the past year.
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