Abstract submissions
Abstract submissions provide an opportunity for researchers, programme implementers, advocates and communities to present new evidence, innovative approaches and real-world lessons that are advancing lung health globally.
All submissions are peer reviewed by at least three experts. Accepted abstracts are organised into oral presentation and e-poster sessions by the Conference Scientific Committee, creating a dynamic programme that reflects the breadth of work taking place across the global lung health community.
Submission deadline: 9 April 2026 (23:59 CET)
What reviewers look for
Abstracts are assessed through a peer-review process considering:
- Scientific or programmatic relevance
- Innovation and contribution to the field
- Methodological rigour
- Clarity of objectives, results and implications
- Potential impact for policy, practice or communities
Before you submit
- Abstracts can only be submitted through the online submission system
- Submitters must select the appropriate methodological category during submission
- Additional thematic selections may be applied where relevant
- Submission deadlines and notification dates are outlined in the guidelines below
Guidance and resources
Please review the following documents before preparing your submission:
Latin American research track
To improve access to the Union Conference for those doing important work across Latin America, but are not comfortable to present in English, we have launched the Latin American Research track.
The track will feature abstracts relevant to the Latin American region and be presented in Spanish or Portuguese. To help the reviewing process, the abstracts must be submitted in English.
Early Career Researcher Award 2026
Established in 2025, the Early Career Researcher Award recognises of outstanding and promising early career research in the fields of TB and lung health. The goal of this award is to encourage and reward Early Career Researchers in the fields of tuberculosis and lung health.
In 2026, the shortlisted candidates will be invited to provide a 10 minute presentation at a dedicated session during the Union Conference.
Please review the criteria. If you are eligible, you can select to be considered during the submission process.
Need support?
The Abstract Mentor Programme offers additional support for authors preparing submissions, particularly first-time contributors.
If you’re planning to submit an abstract, we encourage you to watch this practical tutorial about how to strengthen your submission, developed by The Union’s Training & Education Department, with Prof Katharina Kranzer (Chair of the Conference Scientific Committee). The tutorial is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.