SUBMISSION

Awards

We are pleased to announce that the ACAR 2026 Organizing Committee will offer awards to abstract submitters.
Submit your outstanding abstracts and get the chance to win awards!

※ The applicant must be the presenting author of an accepted abstract, complete registration, and attend the congress in person.

Best Scientific Award

[Domestic and Overseas]
  • Best oral & poster presenters
  • Awarded to outstanding presenters of the abstracts that have been accepted to be presented onsite.
Grand Prix ABD 1, GU 1 KRW 1,000,000 (each winner)
Gold ABD 1, GU 1 KRW 500,000 (each winner)
Silver ABD 1, GU 1 KRW 300,000 (each winner)
Bronze ABD 1, GU 1 KRW 200,000 (each winner)

Best Abstract Award for Young Investigator

[Domestic and Overseas]
  • Awarded to outstanding presenters of abstracts who are under 40 years of age as of March 19, 2026
    (*Eligible for those born on or after March 20, 1986 (March 20 inclusive)).
  • When submitting an abstract, applicants must upload a valid ID or document that can verify their age.
* The number of awardees will be determined based on the abstract review results and within the total budget. KRW 100,000 (each winner)

Travel Award

[Overseas]
  • Overseas presenters of the exceptional abstracts
  • When submitting an abstract, applicants must submit a document as proof of their overseas affiliation.
* The number of awardees will be determined based on the abstract review results and within the total budget. Oral Presenter: KRW 400,000
Poster Presenter: KRW 300,000

- What Applicants Need to Know

  • All awardees will be notified via email prior to the congress.
  • Each applicant is eligible for only one award (i.e., multiple awards will not be given to a single applicant).
  • All awards will be provided in cash on-site during the congress.

Note

  • Applicable taxes vary depending on the awardee’s nationality, and all taxes will be borne by the awardee.
  • Please note that the award amounts indicated are before tax.
  • To be eligible for any award, awardees must (1) be the presenting author of an accepted abstract, (2) complete registration, and (3) attend the congress onsite. Any no-show will result in the cancellation of all awards.
  • If the presentation content differs from the submitted abstract, the award will be canceled.
  • If there is a change of presenting author, the presenting author must notify the secretariat [ info@acar2026.org ] in advance.
    Such changes may result in an additional review by the scientific committee, and the evaluation outcome may be revised.