Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission is now open

Deadline for submission: 28 Jan 2024 (23:59 CEST)

All submitters will be notified by e-mail in March 2024 about the acceptance.


Abstract Topics

  • Basic Neuroscience (excluding Genetics)
  • Imaging and Biomarkers
  • Neurosurgery (including Deep Brain Stimulation)
  • Behavior, Cognition, Psychiatry
  • Parkinson Disease: Genetics
  • Parkinson Disease: Subtypes, natural course
  • Parkinson Disease: Clinical assessment (including devices)
  • Parkinson Disease: Therapy (excluding surgical, physical)

 

  • Parkinson Disease: Other topics
  • Other Parkinsonian Disorders
  • Dystonia
  • Chorea, Athetosis, Ballism, Tics
  • Ataxias, hereditary spastic paraparesis
  • Tremors, Myoclonus
  • Gait Disturbances and Other Movement Disorders
  • Rehabilitation, Nursing/Physiotherapy, Other Allied Health; Patient Participation


Application for travel grants

The awards are aimed at promoting participation in the congress by young researchers worldwide, under the age of 35. 
The deadline for travel grant application is 28 January 2024.

Two levels of travel grants are available:
– Awards for young participants from high-income countries: up to EUR 500 and registration fees
– Awards for young participants from low-income and medium-income countries: up to EUR 1,250 and registration fees.

Kindly verify the World Bank definition for high / low income countries: Click here

Requirements:
– The applicant needs to be under the age of 35 years at the opening date of the congress (19 May 2024) and needs to be a student, resident or trainee.
– The applicant is the presenting author.
– The Travel Grant is to be considered as financial support for travel costs only and cannot be paid out in cash.

How to apply:
– Applications can only be made during the online abstract submission process.
– Make sure that the name of the presenting author matches with the name of the applicant.
– Upload during the abstract submission the proofs of eligibility: Your ID Card or passport and a proof of trainee status

Latest news for the upcoming XXVI World Congress on Parkinson’s Diseease and Related Disorders:
The scheduled meeting for May 2021 will take place and update you on the latest developments and innovations in our field. Either we are looking forward to welcoming you at the brand new opened Maastricht Congress Center in person or our World Congress will take place online. In both scenarios a technical exhibition will be available and our sponsors are looking forward to (e)meeting you.

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