Nordic Sleep Conference — Abstracts

General information for Oral, Poster, and Young Investigator Session presentations.

Young Investigator Session

Are you an early-career researcher passionate about sleep science?

Young investigators (≈ final year PhD level) are invited to present a 5-minute oral during this special session — a great opportunity to share findings, connect with peers, and gain visibility within the Nordic and international sleep research community.

✔ All presenters must register for the conference.

Submission opens
1 August 2025

Deadline
22 December 2025

Notification
22 January 2026

General information

Registration: All presenters must register for the conference.
User accounts: The account should be created by the presenting author.
Multiple submissions: Allowed.
Encore abstracts: Allowed.
Proofreading: Please proofread carefully; no changes after the call closes.
Email: Include a valid email for confirmation and ongoing communication.
Publication: All accepted abstracts will be published.

Tip: Keep titles concise and avoid trade names in titles; if needed, include in the body (in brackets).

Abstract guidelines & instructions

Purpose: Clearly state the aim of your work.
Style: Use clear, straightforward language.
Review & ethics: Proofread; submit original work that meets international ethical standards.
Abbreviations: Define at first use; no trade names in titles.
Word limit: Max 300 words.
Submission type: Oral, Poster, or Young Investigator Session.

Recommended abstract structure

Background: Context & importance.
Objective: Aim or purpose.
Methods: Research methods / approach.
Results: Key findings or expected outcomes.
Conclusion: Significance and implications.

Author & theme details

Authors: 1 Main Author (presenting) + up to 25 Co-Authors. Include names, affiliations, and emails.
Title: Max 15 words, concise and descriptive.

Relevant themes

Neurology Insomnia Circadian / Chronobiology Respiratory Paediatrics Basic Sleep & Chronobiology Research Other

Poster Typography Guidelines

Ensure your poster is clear and visually balanced with suitable font sizes and styles.

Recommended sizes and notes for poster typography

Section	Font / Size (pt)	Notes
Poster size	Max size 86 x 116 cm
Title	72–120	Bold, all caps possible
Subtitle / Authors	48–60	Regular or semi-bold
Affiliations	36–48	Italics optional
Headings	36–44	Bold, colour accent
Body text	24–32	Keep line length short
Captions	18–20	Minimum size for readability