Call for papers
Submissions are now open for oral and poster presentation abstracts on any topic relevant to global health. We especially encourage abstracts related to this year's theme - information, misinformation, and global health - and warmly welcome student submissions. Two $75 student prize vouchers will be awarded. Students whose papers are accepted for either an oral or poster presentation will qualify for free conference registration.
Submission of abstracts
Submissions close at 5pm NZST on Monday 14 September 2026.
Please submit your abstract via the submission portal.
Early abstract acceptance will be sent to those who require it for funding/planning purposes.
Individual paper submissions should include:
- Title
- Abstract
- Author(s)
- Contact details for the author presenting the paper
- Indication of whether an oral or a poster presentation is preferred
Panel submissions should include:
- Title of panel and 100-word description of the panel's topic
- Titles of the papers
- Abstracts of the papers
- Authors and/or discussant(s)
- Contact details for the authors and/or discussant(s)
Abstract guidelines
Abstract body text is limited to 200 words, plus three to four keywords.
Title block: Provide a 'stand-alone' description of the research, up to 50 words.
Authors block: Include the full name of each author, with a superscript numbers linking each author’s name to their relevant affiliation(s). Indicate the presenting speaker by underlining their name. Do not include academic degrees or titles.
Author affiliations block: Include all relevant affiliations - including institution, city, province/state, and country for each author.
Two options are available for abstract body structure, as outlined below:
1. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH BODY
Background: Indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the hypothesis that was tested or a description of the problem being analysed or evaluated.
Methods: Describe the setting/location of the study, study design, study population, ethical considerations, data collection, and methods of analysis used.
Results: As clearly and detailed as possible, present the findings/outcome of the study - with specific results in summarised form.
Conclusions: Briefly discuss the data and main outcome(s)of the study. Emphasise the relevance of the results to global health.
2. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH BODY
Unstructured abstracts are acceptable for presentation of the abstract body. All other guidelines apply as outlined above.
Points to note:
- Preference will be given to ‘original research’, with a focus in low-resource areas.
- Abstracts will be not be edited or altered.
Presentation formats
1. Oral presentations
In general, presentations will be allocated 15 minutes. As a guide, allow:
- 10 minutes for your presentation
- Five minutes for questions,
- Approximately 10-12 slides
2. Posters
Posters will be displayed during the two days of the conference, with a dedicated poster slot at the end of one of the lunch breaks. For the dedicated poster slot, poster presenters will stand beside their poster, ready to answer any questions people may have about their posters. The finished poster must:
- Be no larger than A0 size, portrait (840mm x 1188mm)
- Include a title, the names and affiliations of all authors, and an email address for at least one author
3. Panels
Panels will normally comprise three paper presentations. Alternative structures - such as shorter presentations and more panellists, or a combination of presenters and discussant(s) - are also welcome.