Frequently asked questions

The abstract submission for ISCOMS 2025 will open at 7 October and will remain open until 19 January 2025.

An abstract can only be presented by one student. Other people who are working on the same project can be recognized as co-authors in the abstract and can be registered as non-presenting participants, but are not allowed to present the same research. You can find guidelines for writing abstracts for ISCOMS here: Abstract Requirements.

The programme of ISCOMS 2025 can be found here.

The social programme of ISCOMS 2025 will be announced soon.

Yes, this is possible. The Post Congress Tour is for both presenting and non-presenting participants. 

Plenary presentation

You have 12 minutes to present your research if you are selected for a plenary presentation: 9 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for the following discussion. 

Oral presentation

You have 11 minutes to present your research if you are selected for an oral presentation: 8 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for the following discussion. 

Poster presentation

You have 9 minutes to present your research if you are selected for a poster presentation: 6 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for the following discussion. 

Posters will be shown on digital poster boards, so it is not necessary to bring your own poster.

Yes, on the abstract selection page you can find a lot of information and tips on how to present.

If your abstract has been selected for presentation at the congress, but you are unable to attend, you may designate a co-author to present your research on your behalf. If this situation arises, please inform us via email of the individual who will be presenting your research in your absence.

Travel grants are available for a limited number of presenting participants. Requests will be evaluated by our Travel Grant Committee. The number of grants that will be awarded is based on the number of requests and the amount depends on the described situation of the presenting participant. Click here to apply for the ISCOMS Travel Grant. 

We highly recommend students to look for other opportunities for receiving a travel grant. Many universities give out grants to students going to an academic event. Ask your university about these possibilities. You can also take a look at the Grant finder which contains information on a range of Dutch scholarships for foreign students. These scholarships can be searched by selecting one of the categories on the website. To go to the grant finder website please click here. 

You can find the preliminary fees for ISCOMS 2025 and payment methods via this link.

Yes, it is possible to get a full refund until the 1st of May, 2025 (excluding registration costs). Please contact our treasurer if you want a refund.