Submit your abstract and connect with leading experts in obesity and metabolic health!
Important Dates (Based on KST)
- Deadline for Abstract Submission: September 30 (Wed), 2026
- Notification of Abstract and Scholarship Acceptance: October 7 (Wed), 2026
SICOM Scholarship
- SICOM & AOCO 2024 is pleased to offer scholarships to support international researchers participating in the congress, aiming to provide valuable experience.
- All international participants submitting abstract(s) and select the ‘Apply for SICOM Scholarship’ option during the online abstract submission process will be considered for the scholarship.
- The scientific committee will select recipients for the ‘Scholarship’ among outstanding abstracts.
- Notifications will be sent via email after abstract acceptance notifications.
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| Eligibility |
1) Overseas presenter
(Including foreigners residing in Korea) |
| 2) Accepted abstracts |
| 3) In-person presentation |
* Scholarship recipients must meet the above
three relevant eligibility criteria. |
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| Requirement |
| Passport |
* Scholarship recipients must submit the passport
to verify international participation. |
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| Benefits for Winners |
1) Two nights of complimentary accommodation
- For up to two authors: One twin room
- For three or more authors: Two twin rooms
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| 2) Award certificate of scholarship |
3) Complimentary registration for all authors
including co-authors |
Category of Abstracts
- Abstract submissions for SICOM 2026 are welcome for any topics related to obesity and related metabolic diseases.
Presentation Type
- Oral Presentation or Poster Exhibition
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the final presentation type.
- Some accepted abstracts may be selected for Guided Poster by the Scientific Committee.
- Poster Exhibition abstracts will be displayed as printed posters on-site.
Format of Abstract
- Abstracts should be submitted online in English.
- The abstract structure should be as follows:
- Abstract should be structured into the following headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
- Abstract should not exceed 300 words. (Excluding Abstract Title and Spaces)
- If an author is affiliated with both a university and a hospital, please enter the hospital affiliation.
SICOM 2026 Scholarship
Eligibility
- Overseas presenter (Including foreigners residing in Korea)
- Accepted abstracts
- In-person presentation
* Scholarship recipients must meet the above three relevant eligibility criteria.
- No separate application is required for the scholarship. Scholarship eligibility will be automatically reviewed based on the country information provided at the time of abstract submission.
Requirement
- Passport
* Scholarship recipients must submit the passport to verify international participation.
Benefits for Scholarship Winners
- KRW 150,000 for presenters residing in Korea (to be provided in cash at the venue)
- USD 300 for presenters residing overseas (to be provided in cash at the venue)
- Award certificate of scholarship
- Complimentary registration for all authors, including co-authors
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
- Authors will be notified of acceptance by email and are requested to confirm their participation upon receipt of the acceptance notification.
Abstract Modification or Withdrawal
- Withdrawal or modification of submitted abstracts is only available within the submission deadline.
- Requests for abstract withdrawal should be submitted by email to sicom@planbear.co.kr, including the abstract title.
- Please be aware that the secretariat will not undertake the modification of your abstract on your behalf.