NSCMID 2026
ABSTRACT AND TRAVEL GRANT SUBMISSION
27 - 30 August 2026, Copenhagen
SUBMISSION
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN
We invite submissions that showcase current research, innovation, and clinical experience in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology from across the Nordic region. The NSCMID 2026 conference aims to bring together colleagues to strengthen Nordic collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and highlight new scientific insights.
Abstracts may address any topic within microbiology and infectious diseases, including basic and clinical research, implementation projects, methodological advances, and quality improvement initiatives.
Abstracts must contain previously unpublished data. Abstracts that are under consideration for publication in scientific journals at the time of submission will be accepted for presentation at the congress.
TRAVEL GRANTS
NSCMID offers 10 travel grants to Early Career Scientists who have an accepted abstract and are NSCMID members.
Read more about the travel and requirements further below and apply during abstract submission.
Please read the guideline, evaluation and presentation information below before submitting.
SUBMISSION
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY, 2026
SUBMISSION OPENING
MAY 1st, 2026
SUBMISSION CLOSING
MAY 22nd, 2026
ABSTRACT NOTIFICATION
SUBMISSION
SUBMISION GUIDELINE
WORD LIMIT
- The abstract text, must not exceed 300 words
Language
- Abstracts and posters must be in English, the official language of the conference.
Title
- The title should be concise and follow scientific conventions.
- Avoid brand names in the title.
- Maximum legth: 150 characters
FIGURES/TABLES
- A maximum of one (1) figure graph, or table may be included, placed
after the text.
Scientific Names and Abbreviations:
- Genus and species names should be spelled out fully on the first mention
and abbreviated subsequently. Use italicization where appropriate. - Abbreviations are allowed but must be clearly defined.
aUTHOR INFORMATION
- Ensure all author names and affiliations are correct upon submission.
- Clearly indicate the submitting author.
Poster presentation dimension:
- Accepted posters should fit the designated display boards (vertical format, with an maximal size of 700 (width) x 900 (height) mm).
Poster presentation dimension:
- Accepted posters should fit the designated display boards (vertical format, with an maximal size of 700 (width) x 900 (height) mm).
Oral presentation duration:
- 15 mins is sceduled for each oral presentation incl. questions.
SUBMISSION
EVALUATION AND PRESENTATION
- The title should be concise and follow scientific conventions.
- Avoid brand names in the title.
- Maximum legth: 150 characters
Oral presentation:
A dedicated session, Invited Early Career Scientists, will highlight selected contributions from early career researchers, including medical students, resident doctors, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. Five abstracts will be chosen—one from each Nordic country—and the selected authors will be invited to present their work orally on Saturday, August 29
Poster presentation:
Accepted posters will be exhibited during the conference. In addition, scheduled poster session(s) will offer authors the opportunity to present their research and engage in discussion with participants.
NOTIFICATIONS:
Notifications of acceptance or rejection of the abstracts will be sent by email to the presenting author by May 22nd 2026.
Please verify that your email address (presenting author) is correct as it will be used for contacting you after the review process.
SUBMISSION
TRAVEL GRANTS FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS
- The travel grant has a maximum of 1,200 EUR, and can cover congress registration, travel and accommodation costs (reimbursed upon receipt of documentation)
- Applicants must be the presenting author of the submitted abstract.
- Early Career Scientists include resident doctors, PhD students, medical students and postdoctoral researchers with less than five years post‑PhD.