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GENERAL ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Q. Where and how do I submit an abstract?
A. All abstracts must be submitted electronically via our abstract submission system.
Q. What is the deadline for general abstracts?
A. 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Save the date to your calendar!
Q. How do I edit the abstract after the submission deadline?
A. Edits after the submission deadline must be approved by the program section editor.
Q. When will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
A. The abstract system will send an automatic email to the corresponding author when the section editor finalizes the decision on the abstract (check to make sure your email address is listed correctly and can be accessed for all future IETS 2026 Annual Conference communication). We will also update the conference website with the list of accepted abstracts.
Q. When will I know the day and time of my presentation?
A. As soon as the program is finalized, the program will be posted to our website and shared via email (sign up to receive annual conference emails!), social media (follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky!), and our newsletter (join or renew your IETS membership to gain access!).
ABSTRACT CONTENT
Q. Can I submit my abstract in a language other than English?
A. No, we only accept abstracts that are written in English.
Q. What should I do if I have more than 15 authors for the abstract?
A. The abstract submission system allows you to enter up to 15 authors. If you have over 15, please email Jenny Paul at iets@assochq.org.
Q. What should I do if I have more than 15 institutions for the abstract?
A. The abstract submission system allows you to enter up to 15 institutions. If you have over 15, please email Jenny Paul at iets@assochq.org.
Q. How do I check for 3,300 keystrokes?
A. Your word processor has a word count feature where you can check the character and space count.
Q. What is included in 3,300 keystrokes?
A. The title, body, keywords, acknowledgments, and table (if included) count toward the 3,300 keystrokes. Hard returns count as two keystrokes.
Q. Is special coding included in the 3,300 keystrokes?
A. No, special coding is not included in the keystroke count.
Q. Will my abstract be rejected if it’s over the 3,300 keystrokes?
A. When you hit the submit button, you will receive a warning message stating that you have either missing information or your abstract exceeds the limit. You will have the option to adjust your keystrokes and add missing information at that time.
Q. How can I increase the likelihood of my abstract being accepted?
A. Check out our tips for crafting an outstanding abstract.
Q. What is the abstract revision process?
A. The corresponding author will be sent an automatic email when the section editor finalizes the decision on the abstract (check to make sure your email address is listed correctly and can be accessed for all future IETS 2026 Annual Conference communication). Revisions must be completed within 48 hours.
IMPORTANT: Requested abstract revisions must be fulfilled within 48 hours to be considered.
LOGGING IN AFTER SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT
Q. How do I log back in to edit my abstract before the deadline?
A. During abstract submission, the first thing you are asked to do is input your valid email address and a password. You will use these credentials to log back in and edit your abstract before the July 23, 2025, deadline at 11:59 p.m. CT.
You will be given an abstract tracking number after submitting your abstract. Your tracking number is a unique identification number in our system that should be used in any communications with IETS about abstracts.
POSTER CONTENT
Presenting a poster at IETS2026? Don’t forget to submit a PDF of your poster by December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT!
Q. What are the poster specifications?
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- Size: 36 inches (92 cm) wide × 48 inches (122 cm) tall, in portrait orientation.
- Mounting: Use pins on a poster that fits within the specified dimensions.
- Identification: Include your poster number in the top-left corner.
Q. When do I need to submit a PDF of my poster by?
A. You must submit a PDF of your poster to the abstract submission system by December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Q. How do I submit a PDF of my poster?
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- Visit the IETS 2026 abstract submission portal.
- Log in using the credentials you used to submit your abstract.
- Select Add/Manage Documents and upload a PDF of your poster file.
Q. How do I find my poster number?
A. Posters are numbered according to their abstract number in the special issue of Reproduction, Fertility and Development. (You can find your poster number in your #IETS2026 abstract submitter account after acceptance.)
POSTER PRESENTATION
Q. When are the poster presentations?
A. Two sessions will be offered (date and time to be determined)
- Odd-numbered abstracts (e.g., 7, 9, 11) and student competition finalists will present in one session
- Even-numbered abstracts (e.g., 8, 10, 12) will be presented in another session
Q. How do I submit a Zoom recording of my presentation?
A. We allow presenters to share a short presentation of their poster on the conference website following the event. Please keep your presentation under 10 minutes.
Explore different options to record your presentation.
Upload your presentation here
PRESENTATION ATTENDANCE POLICY
Q. What is the attendance policy for presenting?
A. If an abstract is accepted, the presenter must attend the meeting. Presenters who fail to attend and present their paper or poster may be ineligible to present at future IETS conferences.
STUDENT COMPETITION INFORMATION
Q. What student competitions are available at IETS 2026?
A. IETS 2026 offers several student competitions, including the Foundation Graduate Student Research Competition, CSIRO Best Poster Competition, Undergraduate Poster Competition, and Peter W. Farin Trainee Travel Scholarship. Learn more about the IETS 2026 student competitions.
Q. Who is eligible to participate in the student competitions?
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Q. Is financial support available for student competitors?
A. Yes! Selected winners receive monetary prizes and recognition during the IETS 2026 awards ceremony.
Looking to save on the cost of attending IETS 2026? All IETS members receive a discounted rate on annual conference registration fees, and IETS Morulas Trainee Group membership only costs $30! Join or renew your membership for 2025 if you haven’t already.
Q. When is the deadline to apply for student competitions?
A. The abstract submission deadline is July 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT (with the appropriate competition marked, excluding the Peter W. Farin Trainee Travel Scholarship). Competitions requiring posters should upload PDFs to the abstract submission system by December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Access our FAQ section on poster content and presentation for more information on posters.
Submit an abstract
The deadline to apply for the Peter W. Farin Trainee Travel Scholarship with all required materials uploaded in ONE PDF to the awards and nominations site is September 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Apply for the Peter Farin Trainee Award
Q. Can I compete again if I’ve won previous student competitions?
A. No, previous winners of awards are not eligible to compete for the same award again.
While we encourage you to apply for both the student competitions and the Peter W. Farin Trainee Travel Scholarship, finalists of the student competitions will be removed from consideration for the Peter W. Farin Trainee Award, as someone cannot receive both awards in the same year. If you were a previous finalist in a student competition, we encourage you to apply for the Peter W, Farin Trainee Award this year (or vice versa).
Q. Do I need to attend the conference in person to compete?
A. Yes, all student competitions require in-person participation at the IETS 2026 Annual Conference. If an abstract is accepted, the presenter must attend the meeting. Presenters who fail to attend and present their paper or poster may be ineligible to present at future IETS conferences.
Q. What format should my presentation be in?
A. Format requirements vary by competition.