5th CALL FOR
SCIENTIFIC POSTERS
RESEARCH & INNOVATION FOR COELIAC DISEASE
The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) is involved in several international initiatives to raise awareness about coeliac disease, from different perspectives.
AOECS is now for the fifth time calling for scientific papers on research and innovations concerning coeliac disease. Approved abstracts will be printed and presented as scientific posters at the AOECS Annual Conference in Amsterdam 8-11 October, 2026 and published in our scientific book.
Through this call, we aim to encourage research and promote the exchange of knowledge on topics such as the gluten-free diet, early diagnosis of coeliac disease, quality of life for patients, and potential cures.
If the author(s) wish to attend the AOECS Annual Conference in person (at their own cost), please contact us for more details.
Submit interest here.
Who can participate in this call for posters
- All research groups may participate, including National Coeliac Societies, provided they have conducted basic or applied research and innovation studies related to coeliac disease and are based on a recognised scientific methodology.
- Eligibility is subject to the submission of a recommendation letter from at least one National Coeliac Society that is a member of AOECS.
Eligible types of research and studies
- Original basic or applied research
- Literature reviews and meta-analyses
- Clinical case reports
- Demographic, epidemiological, or observational studies
- Social or behavioural research related to coeliac disease
Eligible projects and initiatives
- Research projects conducted or co-conducted by National Coeliac Societies
- Research contributions from National Coeliac Societies to external studies
- Non-profit–led initiatives with a clear research or evidence-generation component
Requirements
- The poster must capture the key messages of the research and innovation conducted using a recognised scientific method.
- The poster must be original and must not have been presented or awarded at a previous scientific event.
- Ideally, the research should have been conducted within the last three (3) years and must not be older than five (5) years.
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest: The author(s) must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
- The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract and agree to its submission prior to submission.
- The presenting author’s contact details must be provided during the abstract submission.
- The work must be submitted in English.
- The poster must be suitable for large-format printing and provided in high-resolution, print-ready format to ensure clarity and legibility at full scale.
- AOECS will provide authors with the poster template to be used.
Application deadline
Deadline for submission is June 30, 2026. After you have submitted your research, we will contact you to inform you whether your contribution has been accepted.
Key Dates and Participation Details
- Deadline for submission: 30 June 2026.
- Notification of outcome to the lead author: before 10 July 2026.
- All posters will be displayed during the 38th AOECS Annual Conference.
- A limited number of places at the AOECS Annual Conference are reserved for authors (first come, first served, at their own expense).
- Authors may be invited to present their posters in a series of scientific webinars in the following year.
Evaluation committee
AOECS and relevant scientific experts join forces to promote research and innovation in coeliac disease
Each year, AOECS appoints an ad hoc Evaluation Committee composed of experts (professors, researchers, specialists, clinicians, and other health professionals) who are responsible for evaluating the posters and providing valuable expert advice and suggestions.
All participants will receive a certificate, including comments from the evaluators to support further development of their projects and provide valuable external feedback.
The final composition of the Evaluation Committee will be published on the AOECS website no later than the application deadline.
Evaluation criteria
- Relevance and originality
- Methodology and scientific quality
- Synthesis and clarity
- Appearance
- Practical recommendations for coeliac societies
- Presentation and defence of the work (e.g., by video conference)
ABSTRACT SUBMITTERS’ DECLARATION
During abstract submission, you will be asked to confirm that you agree to the following:
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I confirm that I have previewed this abstract and that all information is correct. I accept that the content of this abstract cannot be modified or corrected after final submission, and I am aware that it will be published as submitted.
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Submission of the abstract constitutes the consent of all authors to its publication in the AOECS Scientific Book and to it being publicly shared on the AOECS website.
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The Abstract Submitter grants the Organizers a copyright license to reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display the text of the Content on a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive basis.
- By participating in this call, you express an interest in maintaining contact with AOECS and participating in sessions and webinars related to this call.
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I confirm that the contact details saved in this application are those of the presenting author, who will be notified about the status of the abstract. The presenting author is responsible for informing the other authors about the status of the abstract.AOECS reserve the right to remove from publication and/or presentation an abstract which does not comply with the above or don’t send on time all the related documents.
- AOECS reserves the right to remove from publication and/or presentation any abstract that does not comply with the above requirements or for which all related documents are not submitted on time.
Thank you for adhering to the above rules and for submitting your Scientific Poster for the 38th AOECS Annual Conference 2026.
Submit interest here