YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS (YIA)

  • Eligibility: Physicians and researchers under 40 years of age (as of March 12th, 2026).

  • How to apply: Applicants MUST submit their English abstract through the leaders of member societies in one of the 17 Asian countries affiliated with AFSUMB. The AFSUMB Scientific Committee will select the SIX most outstanding abstracts to be presented in a dedicated session at the Congress, known as the Young Investigator Session.

  • Submissions may include either a Scientific Research abstract or a Case Report, with a maximum length of 250 words (please refer to the formatting guidelines for both types of abstracts at this link)

  • Awards:

    • 01 Grand Prize: USD 1,000

    • 02 Gold Prizes: USD 500 each

  • Benefits for Selected Presenters in the Young Investigator Session:

   - Complimentary conference registration

   - Round-trip economy airfare (up to 1000 USD)

   - Four nights of hotel accommodation arranged and covered by the LOC.