FAQ

Who can participate?

Our symposium invites applicants from all over the world. We would like to especially encourage the registration of Masters and PhD students, but undergraduate students and post-docs are also welcome to attend.

How do I register?

Registration is closed.

I need to provide a letter confirming my registration to my university. When will I get one?

Please contact us to request an invitation letter after completing your registration. Please note that issuing the letter can take up to a week for organizational reasons, so plan accordingly. 

What is Awarded student talk? How can I apply?

Authors of the best poster abstracts will be selected to present their research in the form of a 15-20 minutes oral presentation along with invited speakers of the Symposium. Only poster abstracts submitted before the deadline will be considered in the selection process. Only graduate students are eligible for Awarded Student Talk.

Do I have to submit my poster abstract at the time of registration?

Yes, if you want to present a poster, please submit it along with your registration data. You can find guidelines on how to write an abstract here. If you register after deadline, you can still attend all talks, but unfortunately, we will not be able to reserve a poster presentation slot for you.

How can I attend a talk?

Talks are going to be in the Max-Planck-Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, am Faßberg 11, 37077 Göttingen.

Do I have to register for the Horizons in Molecular Biology Symposium to take part in the Career Fair?

Yes, registration for the whole symposium is required if you want to take part in the Career Fair.

Other questions on the Career Fair.

I need to provide a confirmation of attendance to my university. When will I get one?

Please contact us to request a confirmation letter after the symposium. You will need to have attended at least parts of the conference to be eligible. Please note that issuing the letter can take up to a week for organizational reasons.