Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for the congress
The abstract submission for ISCOMS 2023 is open from October 16th 2022 till January 29th 2023.
Registration for non-presenting participants will open the 1st of March 2023. See the link at the homepage.
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.
Presentations
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 10 minutes to present your research if you are selected for a poster presentation: 7 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for the following discussion.
Posters will be shown on digital poster boards, so it is not needed to bring your own poster.
Yes, on the abstract selection page you can find a lot of information and tips on how to present.
Travel Grants
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 are based on the number of requests and the amount depends on de described situation of the presenting participant. You can apply for a travel grant by filling out the forms in the secured part of the website during your registration in March.
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.
Fees & Payment
The fees for ISCOMS 2023 are not available yet. You can find the fees for ISCOMS 2022 and payment methods via this link.