Professionals, researchers, clinicians, and early-career scholars working in public health, global health, medicine, biomedical sciences, and related disciplines are invited to take note of a wide range of international conferences in 2026 that are currently accepting abstracts. Many of these conferences also offer travel scholarships, bursaries, or registration support, particularly for researchers from low- and middle-income countries. Presenting at international conferences is a valuable opportunity to share research findings, influence policy and practice, build global networks, and advance professional careers. Below is a curated overview of major 2026 conferences, organized by theme, with confirmed abstract deadlines. Why Submit an Abstract in 2026? Submitting an abstract to an international conference offers multiple professional and academic benefits, including: Visibility for your research at global and regional levels Opportunities to secure travel grants and scholarships Networking with global experts, funders, and institutions Feedback to strengthen manuscripts and future grant proposals Career advancement for students, early-career, and mid-career professionals Many conferences explicitly encourage submissions from Global South researchers and practitioners working in real-world health systems. Are you working in public health, global health, medicine, infectious diseases, neuroscience, violence prevention, or health systems? Here’s a curated list of 2026 conferences currently accepting abstracts — most with opportunities for travel scholarships, bursaries, or reduced fees for presenters. Don’t miss the deadlines! Infectious Diseases, HIV & Biomedical Research First African Metabolomics Conference 2026 Deadline: 12 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dp_M7DjP CAHR 2026 – Canadian Association for HIV Research Deadline: 13 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dvxwNXuN INTEREST 2026 – HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis & Prevention Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dEWUG6_U IARC@60 – Cancer Research into Action (WHO/IARC) Deadline: 19 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dnykGmZD AIDS 2026 Deadline: 27 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dwzm-ch4 ICID 2026 – International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ISID) Deadline: 28 Apr 2026 https://lnkd.in/d9V6qVbs Public Health, Health Systems & Policy Health Systems Global Conference (HSR 2026) Deadlines: Organized & Capacity Strengthening Sessions: 13 Mar 2026 General Abstracts: 13 Mar 2026 https://lnkd.in/dqE7Jpni 18th World Congress on Public Health (WCPH 2026) Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dtiGeyYF Swiss Public Health Conference 2026 Deadline: 1 Feb 2026 https://lnkd.in/ddeV9Zvb Genetics, Genomics & Neuroscience HUGO Human Genomics Meeting (HGM 2026) Deadline: 15 Feb 2026 https://lnkd.in/dWq–Dfp FENS Forum 2026 (Neuroscience) Deadline: 27 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dwcRqaft 26th World Congress of Psychiatry Deadline: 23 Mar 2026 https://lnkd.in/dZtS58Fe Social & Community Health SVRI Forum 2026 (Violence Against Women & Children) Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dj5_GTmV Emerging & Cross-Cutting Topics AI & AMR Symposium (Uganda) Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 https://lnkd.in/dcm84KMn Why You Should Submit an Abstract Presenting at major conferences can help you: Showcase your work to global experts and funders Secure travel scholarships, bursaries, or fee waivers Build international networks and collaborations Receive feedback to strengthen manuscripts and future grants Increase visibility in your field and influence policy/practice Many of these events explicitly encourage submissions from researchers in the Global South, including early-career professionals and students. Tips for Successful Abstract Submission Before you submit: Check eligibility: Some conferences require specific affiliations (e.g., public health credentials) or thematic alignment. Tailor your abstract: Match your language and objectives to the conference themes. Highlight impact: Emphasize practical relevance, innovation, and policy or practice implications. Apply early: Scholarships and travel support often have separate, earlier deadlines. Quick Reference Deadlines ConferenceDeadlineLinkFirst African Metabolomics Conference12 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dp_M7DjPCAHR 202613 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dvxwNXuNINTEREST 202616 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dEWUG6_UIARC@60 (Cancer)19 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dnykGmZDAIDS 202627 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dwzm-ch4FENS Forum 202627 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dwcRqaftSVRI Forum 202630 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dj5_GTmVWCPH 202631 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dtiGeyYFAI & AMR Symposium31 Jan 2026https://lnkd.in/dcm84KMnSwiss Public Health Conf1 Feb 2026https://lnkd.in/ddeV9ZvbHUGO HGM 202615 Feb 2026https://lnkd.in/dWq–DfpHSR 202613 Mar 2026https://lnkd.in/dqE7JpniWorld Congress of Psychiatry23 Mar 2026https://lnkd.in/dZtS58FeICID 202628 Apr 2026https://lnkd.in/d9V6qVbs For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the fellowship organization. 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