Abstract Submission FAQ

Abstract Submission FAQ

Please find common questions regarding abstract submission and their answers below.

1. Which language do I have to use for my abstract?
   All abstracts must be submitted in English. Please use UK spelling and proofread your abstract.
2. How many abstracts can I submit?
   You can submit one abstract as the main presenter. Still, you can be co-author for multiple abstracts. These submissions have to be presented by another researcher.
3. Is there a word/character limit?
   Abstract text must not exceed 250 words; the title can be 120 characters long (including spaces).
4. How many pictures can I upload?
   Files must be less than 2 MB. Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf. You can upload 1 picture.
5. Can I submit the same abstract more than once?
   No, please make sure that your abstracts contain original information and do not submit the same abstract twice. Double submissions do not increase your chances of acceptance.
6. I have submitted my abstract, but not received a confirmation message. What should I do?
   Please go to your FEMS profile and click ‘My applications’. Your abstract should show up in the ‘Submitted applications’ section. If it is still in the ‘My drafts’ section, you need to go in there again and submit the abstract properly.
7. How do I delete/withdraw an abstract?
   Please contact the Conference Secretariat at events@fems-microbiology.org to withdraw your abstract.
8. How do I apply for a grant/award?
   Please click the respective checkbox at the end of the abstract submission process and upload the necessary documents. Please click here for further information.
9. When will I be informed if my application has been accepted?
   Confirmation on acceptance or rejection and presentation type of your abstract as well as acceptance of grants/awards applications will be sent in April 2023.
10. What formats are available for presenting my research?
    1) Oral presentation in a workshop 2) oral poster session and 3) poster.
11. How do I indicate what presentation format I prefer?
    When you submit your abstract, you can select your preference for poster or oral presentation. If you selected poster presentation and your abstract is accepted, you will present your research as a poster. If you selected oral presentation and your abstract is accepted, it will be considered for a session or an oral poster session in the topic of your choice or a workshop of your choice. The Scientific Committee and Workshop Chairs will select abstracts for oral presentations. The number of oral presentations is limited. If your abstract is accepted but not selected for a session or a poster presentation, you will present your research as a poster.
12. Who can I contact for help? 
    If you have questions or need further information, please contact events@fems-microbiology.org.