STUDENT AND POST DOC
ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION COMPETITIONS
SIVB is pleased to announce that the Post Doctoral and Graduate Student Oral Competitions and Student Poster Competitions will be held during this year’s meeting. SIVB believes that fostering the growth and professional development of its members to enhance their careers, including graduate students and Post Docs, is essential to the continuing success of any organization. These competitions are held during the meeting to encourage the development of those members just establishing their careers.
All student posters are eligible to be part of the poster competition.
Details about the competitions will be provided as soon as they are available.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT FOR THESE COMPETITIONS IS JANUARY 30, 2026!
Plant Biotechnology Post-Doc Competition
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Postdoctoral Oral Presentation Competition for the Plant Biotechnology Section. This engaging session highlights the work of exceptional researchers who are now advancing the frontiers of postdoctoral research. The symposium serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge innovations in plant biotechnology and foster opportunities for intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Postdoctoral fellows who would like to participate in the competition should indicate this option when submitting their abstract. Finalists will be selected based on the scientific quality and clarity of their abstracts. Abstracts should address the following: Background, objectives, methods (including details ensuring reproducibility, where applicable), results, discussion, and conclusions. Please note that abstracts must not include references and should not exceed 1,800 characters. A panel of judges will evaluate presentations during the meeting based on experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, originality, technical rigor, presentation quality, and overall communication skills. Winners will receive a certificate and a cash award. The abstract submission deadline is January 30, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research and connect with fellow innovators shaping the future of plant biotechnology.
