Tuberculosis: Mechanisms, Pathogenesis and Treatment (A3)
Scientific Organizers: Christina L. Stallings, Veronique Anne Dartois, Stewart T. Cole and David Barros
January 17—21, 2019
Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Supported by the Directors' Fund
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Scholarship Deadline: Sep 27, 2018
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Abstract Deadline: Oct 23, 2018
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Discounted Registration Deadline: Nov 20, 2018
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Discounted Abstract Deadline: September 27, 2018
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Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* Submission by this date receives 50.00 USD discount. *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Abstract Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadlines. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract early allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
accept your abstract online
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. (The Abstract Deadline: is October 23, 2018)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline: August 14, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
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and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter)
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Scholarship Deadline: September 27, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Scholarship Details:
You MUST submit your abstract by the Scholarship Deadline and complete the other required steps (submit a scholarship application and submit a mentor letter) to be considered for a scholarship.
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadline. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract by the Abstract Deadline allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. Abstracts submitted after the Abstract Deadline will NOT be considered for a short talk.
(Discounted Abstract Deadline: is September 27, 2018)
Discounted Registration Deadline: November 20, 2018
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee
Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.
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Scholarship / Award Information
Scholarship Deadline: September 27, 2018 (11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time)
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Scholarships
Keystone Symposia is offering scholarships of up to 1,200 USD to Students and Postdoctoral fellows. These scholarships are to be used to help defray the expenses associated with conference attendance, including airfare (restrictions may apply based on funding source), ground transportation, lodging costs, and a portion of meeting registration. Receipts will be required to receive reimbursement.
Abstracts submitted for poster presentation will be used as the basis for awarding the scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the quality of science of the abstract and the relevance of the abstract to the conference topic. Only one application per abstract is accepted. Only one award per lab will be allocated.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be:
A graduate student or postdoctoral fellow currently enrolled in an academic institute at the start of the meeting for which you are applying. Note: a graduate student is defined as a student who is studying for a higher degree at an academic institution. A postdoctoral fellow is defined as an individual with a Ph.D., M.D., or DVM degree who is engaged in a temporary period of mentored research and/or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills needed to pursue their desired career path, and is within 6 years of these degrees.
Review Criteria
Criteria for Abstract Review:
Relevance to the meeting topic
Significance of the scientific question and results
Style
Organization (e.g. the abstract has a clear beginning, middle and end)
Grammar and spelling
Clarity of scientific presentations
Clear question or hypothesis
Sufficient background
The experimental approach and rationale for the approach are clear
The results are clearly presented
The interpretation and conclusions are reasonable and logical
Application Process
If you are eligible and wish to be considered for a scholarship,
you should complete all of the following by the scholarship deadline for the meeting you wish to attend.It is recommended you begin these steps in advance of the deadline date to ensure completion.
Verify your contact information
Submit an abstract for the meeting to which you are applying (with paid abstract fee)
Have your mentor submit a letter via our website to verify your status as a student or postdoc
NOTE: The deadline for this Global Health Travel Award is August 14, 2018 (NOT September 27, 2018) due to the necessary arrangements and preparations needed to provide these awards.
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