ECFG17 Abstract Submission Information
Abstract Submission | Now Closed
Abstract Submission Closing | Tuesday 29th October 2024 (23.59 CET)
Abstract Notifications | Issued Late November
Abstract Submission Types
- Poster
- Oral
- Plenary
- Workshop
Contact: ecfg.abstracts@abstractserver.com
Topics: View abstract submission topics here
General Submission Guidelines
- Account Setup: Before submitting an abstract, you will need to set up an account on the platform, please follow the steps as prompted in order to setup your account.
- Abstract Submission Policy: There are no limits to the number of abstracts submitted. While you may submit multiple abstracts, please note that the Scientific Committee will select only one oral presentation per presenter. Each presenting author can only appear once as an oral presenter in the scientific program.
- Word Limit: Please ensure that each abstract description you submit does not exceed a word limit of 250 words.
- Mandatory Fields: Within the submission site, some fields are mandatory and marked with a red asterisk (*), meaning they must be completed.
- Satellite Workshops: Use this submission portal to submit abstracts for the ECFG17 satellite workshops, Asperfest, Colletotrichum, Fusarium, Neurospora, Symposium on the Basal Kingdom, Trichoderma. Click here for more information on these workshops.
Abstract Submission in 4 Steps
My Submission Page: Upon entering the system, you’ll find an overview of your abstracts, each accompanied by its status. Quick links are provided for viewing, editing, submitting, or deleting your abstracts. To create a new abstract, click the “New Submission” button. The system will guide you through the required steps in the online form.
Process Navigation: Upon clicking “New Submission,” you’ll see a four-step progress bar at the top of the page. The system will guide you through the submission process, upon completion of each step simply click “Save and Next” button.
Step 1: Abstract Body (This page is divided in 4 sections)
- Type selection section
Please select your preferred presentation type (poster, oral or plenary). For oral and poster presentations, you may submit for both the conference and workshop portions of the conference. However, please note that the Aspergillus workshop is the only workshop permitting poster submissions. - General data section
– Topic: Please select the appropriate topic for your abstract from the dropdown list. If your topic is not listed then please select “other” and provide some details on your topic. You can view a full list of topics here.
– Awards: Please indicate if you wish to be considered for an award. Note that only postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers may be considered for awards.
– Keywords: Please provide at least one keyword and up to 5 separate keywords or phrases with a comma. - Abstract text section
– Title: Please insert the title of your abstract either directly or by copy and pasting from MS Word or Pages. The maximum word limit is 25 words.
– Abstract body: Please enter your abstract content here.
* Text Entry: For text entry just copy and paste content directly from a MS Word document or Pages. For formatting please use the editor toolbar, the specific functions can be viewed by hovering your cursor over each toolbar icon. The maximum word limit is 250 words.
* Table and images are not allowed.
Once completed, please click on the “Save and Next” button to advance to step 2.
Step 2: Authors
- Adding an Author: To include an author, either input the necessary information manually or utilize the convenient “Copy from Login” function, which populates the data from the login contact information you provided during account creation. Once done, click “Save and Add Institute.”
- Institutions: Please note as per ECFG17 guidelines there is a limit of 2 affiliations per author. For previously entered institutions, the system offers a time-saving pre-fill function on the right side, eliminating the need to re-enter information repeatedly.
- Changing the Presenting Author: If you need to change the presenting author, simply check the box labeled “Presenter” and provide the required information.
- Author Order: To adjust the order in which authors should appear in the abstract, please drag and drop their names into your preferred order.
Once the author-related information is completed, please proceed to the next step by clicking the “Next” button.
Step 3: Affirmation
Please carefully review and confirm each statement on this page by either clicking or sliding the button located underneath each statement.
After confirming these statements, click the “Save and Next” button to proceed to Step 4.
Step 4: Submit
In this step, carefully review your abstract content. If you wish to make any changes, navigate to the respective sections using the links provided on the left side of the page.
Once you are satisfied with your submission, please proceed by clicking the “Submit” button.
For your convenience, you will have the option to download a PDF of your submission for your records.
Additionally, please be aware that an automatic confirmation email will be sent to you upon successful submission.
Please note that you can modify your submission until the deadline of 29th October, 2024. To edit your submission, please log in to the submission system using the link below and click on the “edit” icon.
If you require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the ECFG17 abstract support team at ecfg.abstracts@abstractserver.com for assistance.
Important Deadlines
Abstract Submission Open
12th August 2024
Super Early Registration Rate Open
10th September 2024
Abstract Submission Closes
29th October 2025 (Midnight CEST)
Abstract Notifications Issued
Late November 2024
Super Early Registration Rate Finishes
6th December 2024
Early Registration Rate
7th December 2024
Early Registration Rate Finishes
16th January 2025
Standard Registration Rate
17th January 2025
ECFG17 Begins
2nd March 2025