CALL FOR INVITED SESSION PROPOSALS
Invited Symposia We anticipate six (6) invited symposia with four speakers in each symposium. The Scientific program Committee will select the symposia from submitted proposals (open invitation). Each selected symposium will receive at least US$2,000 to be shared by the speakers in addition to gratis registration fees. Members and non-members are invited to submit proposals for symposia detailing: a. The topic of the symposium b. A one-page abstract c. The reason(s) why the topic of the symposium is important d. The names of the Chairperson and four speakers, confirming their willingness to participate e. Short CVs of the four speakers with a selection of up to 5 publications for each speaker
Invited Young Investigator Colloquia We anticipate four (4) “Young Investigators’ Colloquia” with four speakers in each colloquium. These colloquia would feature young investigators mainly form the APSN regions and will be selected by the Scientific Program Committee from submitted proposals (open invitation). Thirty minutes will be available for each contribution/ Preference will be given to independent young investigators. The candidates should be either below 40 years of age or less than 10 years after Ph.D. Each selected speaker will receive a waiver of his/her registration fees plus financial support towards his/her travel and accommodation expenses. To apply, the candidates should submit the following: a. The title of their contribution b. A one-page abstract c. A short one-page CV d. List of publications during the last three years The deadline for the above proposals to be submitted is June 30, 2009 All proposals for invited sessions should be submitted via email to the chair of the Program Committee (see above)
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