Instructions For Abstracts

Unite For Sight encourages you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2009 Unite For Sight Annual Global Health Conference. The conference is for anyone interested or involved in international health and development, public health, eye care, medicine, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, human rights, anthropology, health policy, advocacy, public service, environmental health, and education. The goal of the conference is to exchange ideas about best practices to achieve global goals.

Abstract Categories:

The abstracts may be research-focused, clinical-focused, or program-focused.

  1. International Medicine and International Health
  2. Public Health
  3. Eye Care
  4. Scientific and Medical Laboratory-Based Research
  5. Clinical Research
  6. Advocacy and Health Policy
  7. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  8. International Development
  9. International Education
  10. NGOs and Community-Based Programs

Final Abstract Deadline: September 15, 2008

September 15, 2008

The final deadline for abstract submission is September 15. Abstracts submitted by September 15 will be considered for poster presentation. If space remains available, some abstracts submitted by September 15 may be considered for oral presentation.

Instructions For Submitting Unite For Sight Conference Abstracts

Submit your abstract on the Conference Registration Page

  1. Abstracts must be no longer than 250 words. Longer abstracts will not be reviewed.
  2. Submitting an abstract represents a commitment to attend the Unite For Sight Conference. Therefore, all persons submitting an abstract must register and submit payment to attend the Unite For Sight Conference at the time that they submit the abstract.
  3. An abstract will not be reviewed if the abstract submitter has not confirmed intent to attend the conference by registering and submitting payment to attend the conference.
  4. The abstract must be submitted at the same time as conference registration payment.
  5. Only one author can be listed as the primary presenter. The primary author must present the abstract at the conference. The primary presenter should be directly involved in or leading the research or program. Co-authors may register for the conference separately and attend the session. Co-authors may also present along with the primary author.
  6. Applicants will be notified by e-mail whether their abstract was accepted by October 15, 2008.
  7. The best abstract submissions will be given an option for oral presentation. All others that are accepted will be poster presentations.

Abstract Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit an abstract?

Go to the Conference Registration Page and submit an abstract at the time that you register. At the time that you submit your registration form and payment to attend the conference, your abstract will be submitted to Unite For Sight for review. You must submit your abstract at the same time that you submit your conference registration payment.

Who is eligible to submit an abstract?

Anyone may submit an abstract. Abstract submitters range from students to professionals.

What is the word limit?

Abstracts must be no longer than 250 words. Longer abstracts will not be reviewed.

I have a coauthor. Whose name should be used as the primary author?

The conference participant who will be in attendance and presenting the abstract should submit the abstract under their name. If both authors will be in attendance, then either of you may submit the abstract. The author submitting the abstract must present the abstract at the conference, and this author will also receive all communication from Unite For Sight. Co-authors may also present along with the primary author.

How do I indicate my preferred method of presentation?

When you submit your abstract, please indicate your preferred method of presentation at the start of your 250-world abstract:

  • Oral Presentation Preferred
  • Poster Presentation Preferred
  • No Preference

If you do not indicate your preference at the time that you submit the abstract, it will be assumed that you have no preference.

What is the selection criteria?

Abstract submitters should ensure that their abstracts provide sufficient detail so that reviewers will be able to fully evaluate the author's work, research design, data, analysis, and results.

  • Quality
  • Design/Methods
  • Results/Outcome
  • Relevance
  • Impact and Importance
  • Well Written Abstract

What type of abstracts should be submitted?

We welcome abstracts pretaining to all fields relevant in global health, international development, social entrepreneurship, medicine, and eye care.

The abstracts may be research-focused, clinical-focused, or program-focused.

  1. International Medicine and International Health
  2. Public Health
  3. Eye Care
  4. Scientific and Medical Laboratory-Based Research
  5. Clinical Research
  6. Advocacy and Health Policy
  7. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  8. International Development
  9. International Education
  10. NGOs and Community-Based Programs

Why must I register to attend the conference at the time that I submit my abstract?

Submitting an abstract represents a commitment to attend the Unite For Sight Conference. Therefore, anyone who submits an abstract must register and submit payment to attend the Unite For Sight Conference. An abstract will not be reviewed if the abstract submitter has not confirmed intent to attend the conference by registering and submitting payment to attend the conference.

How do I know that my abstract was transmitted through the website?

Immediately upon submission of your registration, payment, and abstract, you will receive an email notification confirming receipt of your registration and payment. If you submitted an abstract on the registration form, your abstract will have also been received at the time that your registration and payment were received. If your registration and payment do not transmit properly, please review the page to be sure that you have filled in all of the required fields on the form.

Can I submit more than one abstract?

Each conference participant may submit only one abstract for presentation at the Unite For Sight Conference. If more than one abstract is submitted by the same conference participant, only the first abstract submitted will be considered. You may, however, be a coauthor on an unlimited number of abstracts submitted by other conference participants.

If my abstract is accepted for oral presentation, what are the next steps?

  1. The abstract author will be notified that their abstract has been reviewed and accepted for oral presentation.
  2. The author will be required to submit an oral presenter agreement and a 1-paragraph bio.

If accepted for poster presentation, what are the next steps?

  1. The abstract author will be notified that their abstract has been reviewed and accepted for poster presentation.
  2. The author will be required to submit a poster presenter agreement.
  3. The author will be required to purchase a 36"x48" trifold poster board (cost: $14) onto which the author will affix the poster at the conference in April.

Who should I contact if I have other questions?

If you have any questions, please email ufs@uniteforsight.org

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