Call for abstracts
The Scientific Program Committee of the 2023 National Scientific Congress (NSC) of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) invites you to submit an abstract of your research for presentation the 2023 NSC in Melbourne.
Before preparing your abstract and completing the submission process, please read carefully Abstract Submission Guidelines, the Presentation Formats and Prize Description documents. Ensure to create a profile in the eOrganiser portal before submitting your abstract.
Submissions now open for posters/presentations in the following categories:
Abstract for presentation for Gilbert Troup ASA Prize
Poster for ASA Best Poster Prize
Poster for Trainee Member Group (TMG) Best Poster Prize
Poster for ASA Trainee Member Audit/Survey Prize
Poster for General Exhibition
Important Dates
- Deadline for submission of abstracts: Now closed
- Authors advised of submission result: Friday 28 July 2023
Note Posters for Rupert Hornabrook Prize (based on original research on a day of surgery theme) will be considered eligible after submission in one of the above poster categories and do not need a separate submission.
Seven prizes available to be won, including NSC registration at future NSCs in addition to $20,000 in prize money offered.
Abstract Submission Portal
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submission of the abstract is only via the portal on the NSC website.
Applicants are to ensure they have read through all the information provided in this web page regarding the submission of abstracts.
Lodgement of the abstract acknowledges agreement to the terms and conditions detailed below.
Submissions must be for original research, not previously presented at a major Australian, New Zealand or other international meeting as an oral and/or poster presentation, or previously published in a journal. Submissions found to have been previously presented will be ineligible.
Applicants are to download the Abstract Template file (Call for Abstracts Template) from the website to construct submissions. The headings are an indication of the expected format.
All research on humans and animals must have prospective ethics approval. The approval date, number, clinical trials registry number (if applicable), and ethics committee details must be included in the submission.
A maximum of 400 words is allowed for the abstract body, and may include ONE graph and/or ONE table of direct relevance to the results. The list of authors and affiliations, ASA membership details, and ethics clearance information, do not count towards the abstract word count. Any abbreviations must be spelt out on first use. The template lists the font details for the abstract.
No hardcopy, faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted
Abstract Submission General Information
By submitting an abstract for presentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
- Appropriate ethics approval has been granted
- That the submission is of original research, not previously published in a journal, or presented in any format at a major Australian, New Zealand or other international meeting. All authors must approve the submission
- Submissions in prize categories must meet the specific requirements for that prize
- The acceptance of an abstract does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the NSC, nor any other costs associated with preparation or presentation of the abstract, or any costs associated with attendance at the NSC.
- Presenting authors will pay and register for the Congress by the given deadline. Failure to register will result in the abstract being withdrawn
- If the abstract is accepted for presentation, the authors give the ASA NSC permission to publish the abstract and/or electronic presentation on the ASA website, on digital platforms, and in the journal of the ASA, ‘Anaesthesia and Intensive Care’
- If the abstract is accepted for presentation, the authors give the ASA NSC permission to film or photograph the presentation at the Congress, post it on the ASA website or distribute it to ASA delegates via electronic, digital platforms, or hardcopy.
Should you have any further queries please contact us at asansc@arinex.com.au