Resident Research Competition

Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2024 – 11:59 PM GST

Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: 31 January 2025 – 11:59 PM GST

Please note that only electronic submissions are accepted.

We are pleased to announce the “Heinz Stammberger Resident & Young Otolaryngologist Research Competition” that will be held during the upcoming 20th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery from 11 – 13 April 2025.



Based on the quality of the submitted abstracts, the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology (MEOTO Academy) will provide Travel Grants for the top 30 ORL residents (1000 USD each, plus free registration) to support them in presenting their outstanding research in the meeting and to help them attend the 20th ME-OTO conference in Dubai.

If you are an ENT resident or an otolaryngologist and are interested in presenting your research at 20th Annual MEOTO Academy Meeting, please submit the abstract to us no later than 31 October 2024.

We will select the top 30 submissions to receive the sponsorship (1000 USD to cover expenses of travel and accommodation + free registration).

Moreover, the best research papers presented by the residents will receive the “Heinz Stammberger Resident Research Award’’ trophy and an additional cash prize.

Submission instructions for resident research competition:

• Should be an ENT resident as detailed above.
• Good knowledge of English to present the study.
• Fill in the required fields that include name, current position, institution, country, email and phone number
• Include the title of the research work and the list of authors
• Attach your structured abstract (less than 250 words) that includes the following subtitles: Background, Study type, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Attach a short Biography
• Attach proof of your residency
• Optional: Attach for the full article only if the study is already published.

E-POSTERS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To submit an abstract for e-poster, please read all of the instructions below:

Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2024 – 11:59 PM GST.
Notification on Acceptance/Rejection: 31 January 2025 – 11:59 PM GST.

All accepted e-poster submitters will be entitled to receive a 30% discount on the registration (via discount code on a separate email) to support their attendance.

The presenting author of the submitted abstract should be registered for the conference before Tuesday, 20 February 2024

E-Poster Competition: After the end of E-poster presentations, the top 5 E-posters will be announced and each will receive an AED 1000 prize in cash onsite.

Submission instructions for E-Posters:

• All abstracts must be submitted in English using the online submission form.
• Abstract submission for e-posters is open for all Otolaryngologists, as well as for students and interns working with Otolaryngology team.
• Good knowledge of English to present the study.
• Fill in the required fields that include name, current position, institution, country, email and phone number
• Include the title of the research work and the list of authors
• Attach your structured abstract for research (less than 250 words) that includes the following subtitles: Background, Study type, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Note: Statements such as “results will be discussed” or “data will be presented” without mentioning the actual results cannot be accepted).
• Case reports or review posters are also acceptable (less than 250 words)
• Upload a short CV
• Optional: Attach the full article only if the study is already published.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further enquiries: ENT@InfoPlusEvents.com

LECTURE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

You are invited to submit a summary of your Lecture Proposal for the 20th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery, to be held from 11 – 13 April 2025, at the Event Centre, Dubai Festival City in Dubai, The United Arab Emirates.

This submission is intended for speakers with extensive experience in a specific topic or subspecialty (highly competitive). Speakers are required to submit a summary of their lecture along with updated CV.
Submission deadline: 31 October 2024 – 11:59 PM GST.

|Notification on Acceptance/Rejection: 31 January 2025 – 11:59 PM GST.

Accepted speakers will be part of the conference faculty and will enjoy a free registration. Additional accommodation benefits may be granted depending on budget availability.

Submission instructions for Lecture Proposals:

• Good knowledge of English is required to present your topic
• Fill in the required fields that include name, current position, institution, country, email and phone number
• Include the title of your lecture proposed
• Attach a summary of your lecture proposal (less than 250 words)
• Attach an updated CV including the list of your publications, filed of expertise and previous presentations
• Optional: Attach the presentation PowerPoint or PDF if already available