Scientific Awards

1. Be the presenting author of at least one abstract (poster or oral presentation)
2. Register for, and attend, the Congress, either in person or online
3. Be either a trainee, Allied Health Professional or resident of an emerging economy country (see below for the emerging economy countries list)
4. Trainees must be within two (2) years of completion of their training and/or fellowship
5. Emerging economy applicants must provide proof of residency
6. Be a financial member of the IRTA. If an applicant is not a member, a membership application must be completed on the IRTA website, http://www.tts.org/irta-join and accepted in order for the award application to be reviewed and considered. The membership application must be made prior to applying for the award
7. Trainee applicants must submit a supporting letter as a part of the award application. This letter must be signed by the applicant’s Training Programme Director to verify the applicant’s trainee status
8. Attend the designated award presentation session scheduled during the Congress

1. Awardees will be selected from the pool of eligible applicants based upon the abstract’s top score, as determined by IRTA
2. Every effort will be made to ensure a good geographical spread of awards across IRTA member countries
3. A maximum of 5 awards will be provided
4. Final selection of recipients will be approved by IRTA Council
5. Awards will cover the equivalent of early bird registration to the Congress and will be reimbursed after the Congress (as below)

Please email the following information to Emma Prattley emma@conference.nz

1. Abstract title and paper number
2. Signed supporting letter
3. Proof of residency if you are from an emerging economy country