2017 Taiwan Digestive Disease Week

September 29 ~ October 1

National Taiwan University Hospital International Convention Center, Taipei, TAIWAN

Awards

Young Investigator Award (YIA)

Purpose

Young Investigator award is designed to encourage the active participation of young investigators in Asian countries. Five presenting authors of submitted abstracts will be selected to enter the semi-final and oral presentation at the YIA forum. The semi-finalists will receive complimentary registration to the TDDW 2017 and free accommodation for 3 nights.

Eligibility

  • The research must be in the field of gastroenterology and/or hepatology;
  • The research work should not have been previously published and/or presented at any of the major regional conferences; and
  • Applicants should be below 40 years of age (Age is calculated as of 1 Oct 2017. Proof of age should be sent to the TDDW 2017 Secretariat).
  • Structured as per the guidelines available on the TDDW website
  • Abstracts must be submitted online
  • The deadline for all YIA abstract submission is June 30, 2017

Award Presentation

Each presenter will be given 8 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes to defend their work. After the oral presentation, the top 3 with the highest scores from the judging panel will receive awards of:

  • The winner of the Young Investigator Award will receive US$2,000
  • The first runner-up of the Young Investigator Award will receive US$1,500
  • The second runner-up of the Young Investigator Award will receive US$1,000

Posters of Distinction Award (PA)

Purpose

The purpose of the Posters of Distinction Award is to stimulate interest in research training by rewarding outstanding examples of excellence amongst those involved in research training in the early stages of their career.

Award Presentation

Each presenter will be given 2 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes to defend their work. And who prefer to present their papers in poster mode. The top 3 with the highest scores from the judging panel will receive awards of:

  • The winner of the Posters of Distinction Award will receive US$1,000
  • The first runner-up of the Posters of Distinction Award will receive US$800
  • The second runner-up of the Posters of Distinction Award will receive US$500