Call for Poster Abstracts: ASciNA - AMPF Poster Session October 2025
ASciNA - AMPF Conference on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Submission Deadline Poster: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm CEST
Call for Poster Abstracts: ASciNA - AMPF Poster Session 2025 in Washington, D.C.
We cordially invite Austrian researchers, scholars, scientists, and innovators currently based in North America to submit an abstract for the ASciNA - AMPF Poster Session 2025, held during the ASciNA - AMPF Conference on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
This poster session is a joint initiative of the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation (AMPF), the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF), and the Austrian Scientists and Scholars in North America (ASciNA) Network.
Who is eligible to submit?
Eligible applicants are:
Graduate students or postdoctoral researchers (up to five years after PhD completion)
Of Austrian citizenship or with at least three years of prior residence in Austria before their current research position
Currently working or studying in the USA, Canada, or Mexico
Submission Guidelines:
Abstracts must not exceed 500 words (excluding references and disclosures)
Include:
Author(s)
Affiliation(s)
Purpose/Objectives
Methods/Components
Outcomes/Stage of development
Conclusions/Implications
Recommended size: 36 × 48 inches (91.44 × 121.92 cm)
Submissions must be sent via email only to: office@marshallplan.at
Deadline: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm CEST
Include eligibility details in your email
Submissions in other formats or after the deadline cannot be accepted
Works-in-progress and projects presented or published elsewhere in the past 12 months are welcome.
Selection Process:
An expert panel from the FWF will evaluate abstracts based on scientific quality, relevance to the field, and clarity.
Up to 10 abstracts will be selected for poster presentation. Authors will be notified in early August 2025 and must present their posters in person at the conference to qualify for further awards or travel support.
BMFWF Travel Grants:
Authors of selected abstracts may apply for a travel grant, depending on distance to Washington, D.C.:
Distance ≥ 80 miles: USD 300
Distance ≥ 600 miles: USD 400
Distance ≥ 1,500 miles: USD 500
Additional conditions:
Departure must be from the USA, Canada, or Mexico
Physical attendance at the event is required
Applicant must be an Austrian citizen or have lived in Austria for at least three years prior to their current position
Grants are subject to available funds and cannot be guaranteed
Any additional travel costs must be covered by the applicant
Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Poster Awards:
Three outstanding posters will be recognized during the conference:
First Prize: EUR 3,000
Second Prize: EUR 2,000
Third Prize: EUR 1,000
An independent jury consisting of Austrian academic leaders and representatives from AMPF, FWF, ASciNA, and the conference audience will evaluate posters based on scientific merit, relevance, and clarity of presentation.
We encourage all eligible researchers to take advantage of this unique opportunity to present their work, connect with the Austrian scientific community in North America, and gain international visibility.
For further details, please refer to the official call document or contact office@marshallplan.at.