Submitting Your Abstract

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Key Abstract Dates:

Regular Abstract Dates
September 3 – October 15, 2025	Regular abstract submission period open
December 5, 2025	Invitations to present sent (estimate)
December 19, 2025	Acceptance of invitation due (estimate)
Late-Breaking Abstract Dates
December 2 – 16, 2025
January 7, 2026	Invitation to present sent (estimate)
January 21, 2026	Acceptance of invitation due (estimate)

Submission Guidance

Abstract title should be no more than 200 characters (including spaces)
Abstract text should be no more than 1,500 characters (including spaces)
View the abstract topic categories to decide the best category that fits your abstract (NOTE: Abstract reviewers may determine your submission is better suited for a different topic category and move it accordingly).
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The first author of the abstract must be the person linked to the membership number of the person submitting the abstract. Abstracts submitted by nonmembers using a current member’s membership number will be rejected.
Abstract submission fees are not refundable.
You are required to register for IMMUNOLOGY2026™ to present your abstract. This is a separate process from submitting an abstract. Registration opens December 17, 2025. You will be notified of your submission status prior to the close of the early-bird registration period (March 13, 2026).
Accepted abstracts will be presented as either a Major Symposium, Block or Poster presentation.

Abstract title (200 characters, including spaces)
Abstract description (1,500 characters, including spaces) includes introduction/rationale, methods, results and conclusion.
First author information
Contributing authors Information
Funding sources
Conflict/s of Interest (COI)
Topic category
Keywords to help make your abstract searchable
Presentation preference (Major Symposium, podium or poster)

Create a clear and engaging title. The title should accurately reflect your presentation, be concise (ideally 12 words or less), and generate interest in your work.
Write concisely and avoid jargon. Use clear, straightforward language, avoiding overly complex sentences and unnecessary technical terms.
Be specific. Avoid vague statements and focus on providing precise information about your research and findings.
Highlight novelty and impact: Emphasize what makes your research unique and how it contributes to existing knowledge or practice.
Proofread. Ensure your abstract is error-free in terms of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Get feedback. Ask colleagues or mentors to review your abstract and provide constructive criticism.

Abstracts undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure the quality, relevance, and the originality of the presentations to be given at IMMUNOLOGY2026™. Approximately 18-20% of all submissions receive an invitation to present a podium presentation.

There is a preliminary check to ensure all abstracts meet the basic requirements, including appropriateness to the selected topic category. Qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant fields/topic categories are selected and assigned to evaluate submitted abstracts based on these factors. Each abstract typically undergoes evaluation by two or three reviewers to ensure fairness and objectivity. Reviewers are recused from submissions if the reviewer is named as a first/co-author or has a familiarity with the first author.

Reviewers evaluate abstracts based on established criteria, including:

Originally and Innovation: Does the abstract present novel insights, approaches or findings that advance the field?
Clarity and Coherence: Is the abstract well organized, logically structured, and easy to understand?
Relevance to the Meeting: How well does the research align with the meeting’s focus areas/topic categories?
Methodological Soundness: Are the research methods appropriate, well-described, and likely to yield reliable and valid results?
Contribution to the Research Area: What is the potential impact of the research on the field?

Exceptional abstracts that are submitted during the regular submission period are assigned by reviewers to present in a podium presentation in Block Symposium. Trainees (as defined by AAI) can also be considered for a podium presentation in Major Symposium.

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regular abstract

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Submit your abstract from September 3 – October 15, 2025.

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late-breaking abstract

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Submit your late-breaking abstract from December 2–16, 2025.

Open December 2 – 16. 2025