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.
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
Requirement
- Submission Period for Documents No. 3 and No. 4: October 7(Wed)~29(Thu), 2026
- On-site submission will NOT be accepted after the submission deadline.
- To receive the full scholarship amount under the Korea Tax Treaty, both required tax documents must be submitted in advance. If either document is not submitted, the applicable Korean withholding tax (20% income tax + 2% local income tax) will be applied in accordance with revised Korean tax regulations effective January 1, 2026.
- Please note that the issuance period for a Tax Residency Certificate may vary by country and may take approximately 1 to 3 weeks.
- Detailed instructions for document submission will be provided to selected scholarship recipients.
- Estimated Scholarship Amount After 22% Tax Withholding
- KRW 117,000 for presenters residing in Korea (Original amount: KRW 150,000)
- USD 234 for presenters residing overseas (Original amount: USD 300)
- Submitted documents may be retained for tax compliance purposes.
| No. |
Purpose |
Document |
Remarks |
Submission Timing |
| 1 |
Scholarship Collection
(Mandatory. Failure to provide any one of these will result in disqualification of the scholarship.) |
Passport |
Original only |
Required at the time of scholarship collection |
| 2 |
Name Badge |
Proof of registration |
| 3 |
Tax Exemption under the Korea Tax Treaty
- Revised Korean tax regulations effective January 1, 2026
- Recipients wishing to receive the full scholarship amount under the Korea Tax Treaty are requested to submit both required tax documents.
- If the required tax documents are not submitted, the scholarship will be paid after the applicable Korean 22% withholding tax (20% income tax and 2% local income tax).
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Tax Residency Certificate |
Must be issued in 2026 by the national tax authority in the applicant's current country of residence.
Must certify that the applicant is a tax resident of the current country of residence for the year 2026.
Examples of issuing authorities: IRS (United States), HMRC (United Kingdom) |
Advance submission required.
The original certificate must also be presented when collecting the scholarship. Advance PDF submission does not replace the original document.
(Please note that the issuance period may vary by country and may take approximately 1 to 3 weeks.) |
| 4 |
Application Form for Tax Exemption |
Complete only the yellow-highlighted fields (Items 1~6, 16, 17, and Signature) and submit the completed Word file.
Download Application Form
* Item 6 (Country Code): Enter the ISO country code of your current country of residence (not your nationality).
Find Your ISO Country Code |
Advance submission required |
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.