Abstracts and SIGs
Abstract and SIG submissions for the 2023 Annual Meeting will be accepted Nov. 14, 2022 to Jan. 6, 2023.
The Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) is seeking high-quality abstracts describing original, unpublished* research results. Abstract submissions must contain a clear statement of hypothesis, an explanation of methods, and a report of data that unequivocally test the hypothesis and a brief discussion of their implications. Studies should use newer technologies when possible and include original results that will advance the field. Abstracts should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
ARVO membership for 2023 is required to submit an abstract. Membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferable, and do not include registration fees for meetings. To submit an abstract for the 2023 Annual Meeting, membership application and payment must be received by ARVO:
- by Jan. 2, if submitting a paper membership application via mail
- by Jan. 6, if you wish to join/renew your membership online
*Abstracts must be work that has not been submitted for formal publication or to a preprint server before the abstract submission deadline. After the Jan. 6 abstract submission deadline, an author is at liberty to submit their abstract to a journal for formal publication or to a preprint server.
Special Interest Group (SIG) Sessions
NEW THIS YEAR: SIGs will not be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. All accepted SIGs will be held virtually and programmed throughout the year. They will be free for members to attend, and presenters will not be required to be ARVO members or pay any registration fee to participate. Please review the 2023 SIG Submission Guidelines for additional information.
Reference Tools
- Abstract Submission Policies and Procedures
- Abstract Submission FAQs
- 2023 Reviewing Codes
- Successful Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Withdrawal and Substitute Presenter Policy
- Abstract Rejection Criteria
- ARVO Abstract Citation Statement
- SIG Submission Guidelines
- Commercial Relationship Policy
- Registering Clinical Trials
Key dates for the 2023 Abstracts and SIGs
| Jan. 6 | Abstract and SIG submission deadline |
| Jan. 11 | Abstract complete notification sent to First Authors |
| Feb. 2 | Abstract review notification sent to First Authors |
| March 2 | Abstract and SIG scheduling notification sent to First Authors |
| early April | Abstracts/presentation listing available via the online planner |
Travel Grants
All young investigators are encouraged to apply for a travel grant when you submit your abstract.