Abstract Travel Awards
Twenty-eight Abstract Travel Awards were presented by SITC to young investigators who submit an abstract to the society's 32nd Annual Meeting. Abstracts were judged by a committee of SITC leadership and Annual Meeting organizers.
Those selected had the opportunity to present a poster of their abstract at the 32nd Annual Meeting and were eligible for oral presentations during Annual Meeting sessions. Award recipients will also receive:
- Up to $750 in travel reimbursement
- SITC Abstract Travel Award certificate and poster ribbon
Presidential Travel Awards
Four abstracts submitted in any category and authored by young investigators were selected for 15-minute oral presentations during the Presidential Session of SITC's 32nd Annual Meeting. Presenting authors not selected for the SITC Presidential Award (described below) received a SITC Presidential Travel Award in recognition of their achievement. Recipients will also receive:
- Up to $750 in travel reimbursement
- One-year complimentary SITC membership
- Presidential Travel Award certificate and poster ribbon
Presidential Award
Established in 1991, the SITC Presidential Award serves as recognition to the young investigator deemed to have the most outstanding oral abstract presentation at the SITC Annual Meeting.
The recipient of the Presidential Award will receive:
- $1,000 honorarium
- Up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement
- One-year complimentary SITC membership
- A commemorative Presidential Award plaque and a poster ribbon noting them as the Presidential Award Winner
All award recipients were also recognized in the SITC 32nd Annual Meeting Final Program, on meeting signage and with badge ribbons at the conference, and were also featured on the SITC website, in society press releases, social media and other promotional outlets.