International Diabetes Federation Newsletter

International Diabetes Federation Newsletter

JANUARY 2013

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Come and join us in Melbourne!

IDF President Sir Michael Hirst invites you to attend IDF’s World Diabetes Congress in Melbourne, December 2-6, 2013.

Join the global diabetes community, benefit from the most current scientific research and enjoy the excellent facilities which Melbourne has to offer.

CONGRESS INFORMATION

Online registration is now open!

Registration for the World Diabetes Congress 2013 in Melbourne, Australia is now open! Register online before 14 June 2013 and benefit from the early rate. Click here to register.

Hotel booking is now open!

Be among the first participants to secure hotel rooms for the Congress. For information on hotels and booking details, please go to the accommodation page.

Advance Programme online

All information on the congress can be found in the Advance Programme which is available online. Click here to download.

Opening soon: Call for Abstracts and Grant Application

Online abstract submission opens on 1 February 2013. Interested participants should submit their abstract(s) online. Click here for abstract submission guidelines.

Grant application also opens on 1 February 2013. IDF will once again provide the opportunity for about 100 young scientists to attend the World Diabetes Congress in Melbourne by offering accepted grantees free registration, up to 5-night accommodation in a 3-star hotel as well as a return flight in economy class. Eligible applicants should submit their application online. Click here for details on eligibility and submission.

Save-the-dates

1 February: Abstract submission opens
1 February: Grant application opens
22 April: Abstract submission closes
22 April: Grant application closes
14 June: Early registration rate deadline
20 September: Standard registration rate deadline

Celina Renner on behalf of the IDF congress team