Abstract Deadline
Abstract Submission Criteria:
Deadline
20 May 2026
Language
English, clear and concise
Originality
Must be original, unpublished work
Scientific Merit
Sound methodology, clear objectives, valid conclusions
Relevance
Must align with conference topics or themes
Ethical Standards
Follow ethical guidelines; patient data anonymized
Submission Process
Via online portal; max file size 15 MB
Structure
Title, Background, Objective(s), Methods, Results, Conclusion
Formatting
250–350 words, Word format, title ≤10 words, no author names
Best Practices
Follow template, highlight novelty, check clarity and grammar
Registration
At least one author must be registered; max 3 abstracts per presenter
Presentation
Oral or poster requested; final format by Scientific Committee
Acceptance Notification : End of June 2026
Best Abstract Grants
A Number of Best Abstract Grants:
will be offered to international participants whose abstracts have been selected for either oral or poster presentations and which have been given higher scores.
Grant Covers
- Free Registration.
- Hotel accommodation in Dubai in a single room for a maximum of 3 nights*.
- Round-trip transfer from the hotel to the venue
*Those receiving Grants must stay at the hotel allocated to them by the meeting organisers. No refunds will be given in the case of self-booked rooms in other hotels.
Grant Eligibility and Criteria
- f the same group of authors submit more than one abstract, the Presenter Grant will be assigned only once.
- Grants can be requested by presenting authors younger than 35 years old or from certain low-income and lower-middle-income countries. Find the list of Countries
- A photocopy of an identity document (Allowed file types: pdf, jpeg up to 2MB) must be uploaded when the applicants submit abstracts.
Abstracts
ISH New Investigator Oral Presentation Award
This award was established in 2012 to encourage New Investigators and recognise excellence in scientific contribution.
Awards will be made at the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting to New Investigator judged to have given the best poster presentations among finalists.
Finalists will be selected on the basis of the scores of their abstracts submitted for the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting.
Applicants shall give a poster presentation at the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting and must be a New Investigator who is undertaking a research higher degree or within 10 years of graduation with a doctoral or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must upload an official letter from their supervisor certifying their status. This must be submitted along with the applicant’s abstract.
ISH New Investigator Poster Presentation Awards
This award was established in 2012 to encourage New Investigators and recognise excellence in scientific contribution.
Awards will be made at the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting to New Investigator judged to have given the best poster presentations among finalists.
Finalists will be selected on the basis of the scores of their abstracts submitted for the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting.
Applicants shall give a poster presentation at the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting and must be a New Investigator who is undertaking a research higher degree or within 10 years of graduation with a doctoral or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must upload an official letter from their supervisor certifying their status. This must be submitted along with the applicant’s abstract.
ISH Emerging Leader Awards
Outstanding poster presentations by emerging researchers
ISH Emerging Leader Awards
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following criteria
- Applicants must hold a PhD or MD (including residents in training).
- Your terminal degree must have been obtained within the last 10 years.
- Eligible: Assistant Professors and those leading their own independent research teams/labs/groups are eligible, provided they are within the 10-year post-graduation window.
- Ineligible: Associate Professors and Professors.
- You must be a member of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials
- You must be the presenting author of an abstract submitted to the ISH-ECS 2026 Dubai meeting.
- Summary Statement (1,000 words maximum) including
- Career to date: Your professional journey and milestones.
- Research Impact: The significance of your work within the hypertension field.
- Field Contributions: Your involvement in local, regional, or global hypertension activities.
- A signed letter from your supervisor (maximum 1/2 page) confirming that you meet all eligibility requirements.