Call for Abstracts

Deadline:  10 December 2008
Sigma Theta Tau International 20th Annual International Nursing Research Congress

Deadline: 15 December 2008
The 3rd Annual Research Day Conference: Translational Research, 27 April 2009 at the Dana Center, University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Toledo, Ohio, USA. Oral and poster abstracts. More information on the conference and abstract requirements is available online: http://hsc.utoledo.edu/nursing/.

Deadline: 15 December 2008
"Promoting Health in Underserved Populations: Health Disparities, From Local to Global," 18 February 2009, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Poster presentations are invited on topics addressing any aspect of health disparities and health promotion research in underserved populations. Presenters will be notified by email by 15 January 2009 and must register for the conference. For more information and poster requirements, E-mail: chpr@mail.nur.utexas.edu; Web: http://utexas.edu/nursing/chpr/conference.html

Deadline: 31 December 2008
“Focusing on Community-Oriented Healthcare: The International Conference on Community-Oriented Healthcare”, 21-22 March, 2009, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan.  Applicants may submit an abstract for poster presentation. Presentations should highlight: policy, education, knowledge development, and evidence-based research/practice related to community-oriented healthcare. More information:  http://210.70.65.35/cn/.

Deadline:  28 January 2009
Sigma Theta Tau International 40th Biennial Convention

Deadline:  15 January 2009
The First International Nursing Research Conference of World Academy of Science - Towards Creating a New Domain of Nursing Knowledge.  9-12 September, 2009, Kobe, Japan.  More information:  http://wans.umin.jp/

Deadline: 15 January 2009
The 2nd National Conference on the Doctor of Nursing Practice: "The Dialogue Continues." To bed held 24-27 March 2009 at the Hilton Head Marriot Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. Oral and poster abstracts are accepted. This deadline is poster presentations only. More information on the conference, along with abstract topics and requirements, is available on the Drexel University Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/conferences/conf_2.asp.

Deadline: 26 January 2009
20th Annual International Participative Conference for Education in Healthcare at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.  International Participative Conference is for everyone involved in healthcare education from universities and practice settings. It is a unique opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences with international colleagues interested in innovation and development. For more information, telephone: +44 (0)1954 252020, E-mail: jra@jillrogersassociates.co.uk; Web: www.jillrogersassociates.co.uk

Deadline: 15 February 2009
5th Annual Cleveland Clinic Nurses Research Conference, "Growing in Research & Evidence-Based Practice," on 7 May 2009 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Abstracts will be accepted for completed research studies conducted by nurses or in collaboration with nurse investigators. Presenters will be notified by 15 March and must register for the conference. Web: http://survey.ccf.org/Survey/TakeSurvey.asp?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=m417m4MH2980Ml

Deadline: 15 April 2009
Region 6 of Sigma Theta Tau International; Global Nursing Celebration.  Volunteerism, volunteer efforts, special projects, studies, research studies that are relevant to clinical practice, changes in practice, improvements in nursing care delivery, nursing education, patient education, innovations in nursing care,  evidence-based practice,  administration, and nursing/ healthcare outcomes are requested. More information: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Chapters/Regions/Documents/R6%20Global%20Conference.doc

Calls for Abstracts related to nursing education and research are posted free of charge on the Sigma Theta Tau International website for nonprofit organizations. Send information in the above format to: michelle@stti.iupui.edu.