Abstract Information - International Society Member (ISM) Code Users
Abstract Presenter Next Steps
Presenting authors of abstracts were emailed in early August regarding their abstract's acceptance status.
There are several things that presenters can do to prepare for the annual meeting.
- Print receipts: Access your submission using the button above to print a receipt for the $175 abstract submission fee. Log in to your SfN account to print a receipt for membership fees.
- Review presenter resources: Learn more about how to prepare for oral presentations, poster presentations, and virtual poster presentations.
- Register to attend: The "How to Make and Present a Poster for Neuroscience 2026" webinar is scheduled for October 7, noon–12:30 p.m. EDT. Prior to participating in this Q&A session, attendees are encouraged to view last year's on-demand recording of “How to Make and Present a Poster for Neuroscience 2025" webinar. Register for the webinar and watch last year's recording now.
- Review registration information: Remember, payment of the $175 abstract submission fee does not include registration for the annual meeting. Abstract presenters must register to present at the annual meeting.
- Request a visa letter of invitation: If you will be traveling to Neuroscience 2026 from outside the United States, review visa information and start gathering required travel documents.
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Abstract Information
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Abstract Withdrawal
Withdraw: Presenting authors can click the "Access Submission" button at the top of the page to access the Presenter Portal and submit an abstract withdrawal request. Withdrawing your abstract indicates that you do not want to have it included in the annual meeting program.
Unable to Attend: Presenters may also mark their abstract as "Unable to Attend" via the Presenter Portal. This option notes for attendees that the presenter will not be present at their poster in person nor virtually.
Meeting Participation: Updates to meeting participation can also be made via the Presenter Portal. Presenters can indicate whether they plan to present in person only, virtual only, or virtual and in person. The deadline to switch from virtual only to in person was September 10. The deadline to switch from in person only to virtual only is November 5.
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Webinars
Watch on demand the How to Organize a Nanosymposium webinar.
Watch on demand the How to Submit an Impactful Abstract webinar.
Register for the "How to Make and Present a Poster for Neuroscience 2026" Q&A webinar scheduled for October 7, noon–12:30 p.m. EDT.
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Notice of Abstract Acceptance
Communications regarding abstracts are sent to presenting authors only. Other co-authors should ask their abstract's presenting author for information regarding their abstract. Presenting authors were notified about their abstract's acceptance status in early August.
Advance registration for members opened July 15. Abstract presenters must register in order to present at the annual meeting.
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Co-Authors
All co-authors included on abstract author blocks are required to have a free My SfN account.
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Presentation Formats
Abstract presentations are accepted into poster, Theme K poster, or nanosymposia sessions.
Sessioning Process
Abstracts are reviewed and assigned to topically-based sessions by the SfN Program Committee. Abstract submitters can use linking groups to suggest other presenters that they would like to be grouped with in a session.
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Theme K Poster Format
For those who submit a Theme K (History, Education, and Society) abstract, note that Theme K posters will encompass three half-days on the poster floor: Saturday p.m., Sunday a.m., and Sunday p.m. Posters should remain on display for these three half-days for casual viewing and be removed by Sunday, November 15, 5 p.m. EDT.
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Rules for Abstract Submissions
Read over the rules for submitting an abstract for Neuroscience 2026.
Abstract Submission Policies
Abstract Licensing Agreement
Review the terms of use agreed to when submitting an abstract for Neuroscience 2026.
Embargo Policy
Review SfN's embargo policy.
