We would like to invite Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) researchers, clinicians, scientists, community activists and young people to submit their abstracts to our EECA AIDS2018 Abstract Support team. Boosting the representation of academics in this region is important as this is the only region in the world where the epidemic is still growing. To increase the chances to present their work at the conference for researchers, clinicians, community activists and young people from EECA who may have less experience in writing scientific abstracts in English, we will be facilitating scientific and English language assistance. We will link you to a researcher or a professional in your field which can provide you with scientific feedback on how to improve the quality of your abstract. To specifically support young researchers and community activists, we also offer a feedback session via Skype to discuss the suggested changes to your work.
If this sounds like something you could benefit from, please read further about the eligibility criteria and review process.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You can submit your abstract to aids2018@AFEW.nl for a professional review if you are:- A (young) researcher, scientists, clinician, community activist or representative of community-based organization or NGO; and
- Planning to submit an abstract to 22nd International AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam, 23-27 July 2018 (AIDS2018); and
- Working in one of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan;
THE REVIEW PROCESS
- We will be accepting submissions from the 1st of December 2017 until the 25th of January 2018 in both English and Russian languages. The feedback to the submitted draft abstracts will be provided in one round. The panelists will provide in-depth feedback on the initial content, as well as suggestions for improvement.
- If you want to receive language support – translation into English or English editing, you have to submit our abstract before 21st Limited translation and editing services will occur between the 22 January and 2 February 2018.
After you have finalized your abstract based on the received feedback, you can send it to us again with the email title «Need language assistance».
- Due to the limited capacity of the panelists, in total up to 110 abstracts will be able to receive feedback. Therefore, the rule “first come – first served” will apply. First 110 abstracts submitted from eligible applicants will be forwarded to a relevant panelist based on his/her expertise and academical background, for feedback and in some cases for personal communication.
Below you will find links to materials on how to write conference abstracts, available in English and Russian.
REQUIREMENT FOR ABSTRACTS
- The abstract should be written in accordance with the official requirements of the AIDS Conference.
- The draft abstract should be written in Russian or English.
- The content of the abstract should be in line with one of the conference scientific tracks. The scientific track must be specified under the heading of the abstract.
- There is a maximum of two abstracts per applicant.
- Those applicants who want to receive language support either the translation into Russian, or editing of the English abstract, will have to submit a short motivation letter to explain why they need such support.
CONFIDENTIALITY

USEFUL RESOURCES
- Abstract writing module available in Russian and English
- Online training in abstract writing
Abstract writing: structure, review criteria, submission tips
Good abstract title
On the road to AIDS2018: practical guide
Presentations and handouts (downloadable, please scroll down)
If you want to receive English presentations and handouts, please refer to the email address below.
- Tips and trick on how to write a good abstract.