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With a 93% Acceptance Rate, ASM Microbe Is Your Chance To Shine

Whether you're a student, early-career researcher or seasoned scientist, your research has the potential to change the world. By submitting your abstract, you're not just sharing your work—you're joining a global network of microbial science experts eager to provide feedback, engage in discussions and help you take your career to new heights.

Why Submit to ASM Microbe?

• Visibility Among Leading Experts: Gain feedback from top researchers and scientists in your field.
• Career Growth: Present your work in front of a large audience that can open doors to new opportunities.
• High Acceptance Rate: With a 93% acceptance rate, your research has a strong chance of being featured.

Call for early abstracts open now! Please review submission information before beginning as certain processes have been updated.

Important Dates

*New* Travel Awards Submission Opens: Nov. 4
Call for Abstracts Opens: Nov. 13
Early Decision Abstract Submission and Travel Awards Close: Dec. 3, 12 p.m. ET.
Regular Abstract Submission Close: Jan. 22, 2025, 12 p.m. ET.

Presentation Formats

ASM Microbe offers flexible presentation options so you can choose how to best showcase your research. Choose between a poster presentation or oral presentation (rapid-fire or in-depth symposia).

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations allow you to engage in in-depth, one-on-one discussions with peers during designated viewing times.

This format is great for researchers who prefer sharing their work in a visual way without presenting it to an audience of their peers.

Oral Presentations

Oral presentations allow you to present your research to an audience, followed by a Q&A session.

There are 2 types of oral presentations:

• Rapid-Fire Sessions: Present your findings in quick, high-impact talks.
• In-Depth Symposia: Deliver a more detailed presentation on your research during a focused session.

Take a look at our sessions accepting oral abstracts:

How to Submit an Abstract in 6 Easy Steps

Step 1: Create/Update Your ASM Account

Ensure your ASM account is up to date. Become a member or renew your membership to receive a discount on meeting registration.

Join or Update ASM Membership.

Step 2: Choose Your Scientific Track

ASM Microbe is organized by tracks that serve as home base for your scientific specialty. Select 1 of 8 scientific tracks to submit your research to:

Step 3: Choose Your Sub-Track (Posters) or Session (Orals)

• Poster Presentations: Select a sub-track under your chosen scientific field.
• Oral Presentations: Select the specific session accepting oral abstracts.

Review details on Poster and Oral presentations.

Step 4: Review Important Documents

Make sure to review key policies and submission guidelines before proceeding.
Abstract Guidelines and Policies and Submission FAQs.

Step 5: Prepare Your Abstract

Prepare your abstract following the same guidelines as last year, including title, author information and supporting documents. Ensure your submission adheres to the maximum character count of 2200 characters, including tables and graphics.

• Abstract title: should be brief, concise and indicative of content.
• Author(s) information: provide names, institutions, locations, titles.
• CE disclosures: disclose all relevant financial relationships.
• Supporting documents.

The following content has a maximum character count of 2,200, including tables and graphics:

• Abstract body text: avoid using bolded headers (e.g. Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
• Tables and graphics: 500 characters, max.

Step 6: Submit Your Abstract

Log in to the Submission portal and complete your submission by the stated deadlines.

Submission portal now open for early abstracts.

Travel Award Applications Close Dec. 3

More than 50 opportunities are available for you to get the support you need to attend ASM Microbe 2025. Apply by Dec. 3!

View Travel Awards

We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions to help you navigate the abstract submissions process.

FAQs

If you have any questions regarding use of the abstract submission site, please contact technical support at ASM Support: asm@support.ctimeetingtech.com.