All scholarship applicants require a successful abstract
To receive a scholarship to INHSU 2026, you must also submit, and have accepted, an abstract to present your work. This approach strengthens both the conference program and the value of each scholarship by:
- Ensuring everyone attending on a scholarship (researchers, practitioners, and community members) are contributing knowledge, experience, or insight back into the network
- Providing an opportunity for recipients to present their work publicly
- Showcasing the work of those who otherwise may not be able to attend
We recognise that abstract formats can feel unfamiliar for people who do not work in research roles. To support broader participation, we have created the FAQ below and can answer questions via [email protected]. While we cannot offer one-to-one coaching, we are available to provide clarification and guidance.
FAQs
A short summary (usually 250–300 words) describing the work you want to present at the conference.
Research, outcomes from a model of care, community program results, peer-led initiatives, program evaluations, or policy or advocacy initiatives. We particularly encourage abstracts on:
- Prevention, testing, and treatment of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other drug-related harms
- Overdose prevention
- Harm reduction for stimulant use
- Public health policy, service delivery, and innovative healthcare interventions for people who use drugs
- Research, models of care, and examples of effective program delivery for marginalised populations, including but not limited to women who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, migrants, and indigenous peoples
Anyone working in drug user health, harm reduction, infectious diseases, or related disciplines.
Abstracts are not limited to formal research. Your submission must show:
Your methods (what you did and why) evidence of evaluation (what you observed, measured, or learned) so reviewers can understand its rigor and impact, but this doesn’t necessarily have to be an academic research output.
Follow the INHSU 2026 template and include:
- The issue or need you were responding to
- What you did: the activity, program, research, model, or approach
- What you observed, measured, or learned (your evaluation)
- Why these insights matter for others
Yes. Previous INHSU abstracts can be found in our conference archive.
No. References should not appear in abstracts, but they are required in posters and presentations.
Yes. There is no limit to the number of abstracts from a country, organization, or individual.
Use the online submission portal on the INHSU 2026 website. Create an account, complete the form, and upload your abstract. For technical issues, contact [email protected]
No. Abstracts and scholarships are assessed in parallel, but deadlines differ:
- Abstract deadline: 8 March 2026
- Scholarship deadline: 19 April 2026
Yes. Early findings or emerging insights are acceptable if they align with conference themes and have robust evidence.
Many applicants are new to the process. Use the structure above, read examples, and reach out with questions at [email protected]
INHSU unfortunately cannot provide one-to-one drafting assistance but can answer questions about format and requirements.
Your abstract is peer-reviewed by three reviewers. The conference program committee reviews all scored abstracts and selects ones for 15-minute oral presentation, 5-minute oral presentation, poster tour, or poster. Any that do not meet the threshold for poster are rejected. Decisions on abstracts and scholarships are communicated at the same time.
Yes, we strongly encourage you to attend and present your work. You may register independently to present.
Accepted abstracts may be oral presentations or posters. You will be informed if successful.
No. Submission is free.