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We invite you to participate in the UCCSH Science communication Award (USCA) 2023!

Visualize your research project and win one of six prices (€ 500 at your free disposal*).

Here is everything you need to know

What are the criteria for participation?

Position

We welcome applications at all career levels, starting after B.Sc. up to PI level from individuals who currently work at UKSH, CAU or UzL. Please note that professors with a structure-forming professorship1 will not be considered for the award.

1i.e. full professors heading a section/institute/department.

Topic in Oncology

The graphical abstract must be thematically related to one of our main research programmes:

  • Biomarker/Minimal Residual Disease

  • Metastasis/Dissemination

  • Inflammation and Cancer

  • Immunotherapy/Tumor Immunology

  • Precision Oncology & Resistance to Therapy

What to hand-in and how to submit your work?

Graphical Abstract

Create a single, concise and self-explanatory visual summary of your research project that captures your project at a single glance.

  • Format: the work should be submitted as a single high-resolution (300 dpi or greater, not compressed) image files: .tif, .jpg, or .pdf

  • Size: The image should be suitable to be shared on social media and embedded in a journal article manuscript page.

Category

  • scientific community: The graphical abstract in this category is intended for researchers, scholars, and other experts in the field who are familiar with the technical terminology and methods used in your research.

  • general public: The graphical abstract in this category is intended to both inform and captivate a broad audience, including non-experts and members of the public who may not be familiar with the technical language and methods used in your research.

Please note: Each category has its own specific evaluation criteria, which you should take into account when preparing your submission.

Caption

Add a separate caption that does not exceed 30 words in the submission email.

Submission

Email your work to science.uccsh@uksh.de

Please copy/paste this into the submission email and include the relevant following information:

Name:
Career level (B.Sc, M.Sc., MD, PhD):
Affiliation:
Caption:
Topic in oncology: indicate # of main research programme
Category: choose either 1. Science community or 2. Public
Statement: I hereby confirm that my supervisor is informed about my participation and agrees.

What's the timeline?

Announcement

March 2023

Basic Workshop - optional

April 26th, 2023 - 4 p.m., virtual format

Basic worskhop: In 60 minutes, we will give you a basic tutorial of how a graphical abstract is created and which programs you can use. If you are interested let us know by sending a short mail to science.uccsh@uksh.de.

Deadline

June 30, 2023

Award Ceremony

September 01./02.2023 – UCCSH Research Retreat, Bad Segeberg

What are the criteria for evaluation?

Evaluation criteria – target group: scientific community

  • Clarity and Accuracy: The Graphical Abstract should prioritize clarity and accuracy, providing an easily accessible and intuitive representation of the research topic.

  • Conciseness: The Graphical Abstract should be short and concise without omitting significant details or results.

  • Creativity and Aesthetics: The Graphical Abstract should be visually engaging, creative and use appropriate tools, colors, and fonts to effectively present the information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Evaluation criteria – target group: general public

  • Simplicity and Relevance: The Graphical Abstract should prioritize simplicity and relevance, presenting the research in a clear and concise manner that is accessible to the general public, making it clear why the research is important and why the public should care about it.

  • Fascination: The Graphical Abstract should draw the reader's attention to the topic and capture his or her interest.

  • Creativity and Aesthetics: The Graphical Abstract should be visually engaging, creative and use appropriate tools, colors, and fonts to effectively present the information in an easy-to-understand manner.

More questions? No problem!

Send mail to science.uccsh@uksh.de

Please note: By participating, I agree that my graphical abstracts may be used for the following purposes: Publication on the UKSH, UzL and CAU websites, on social media platforms and print publications. I know that I do not receive any payment for the publication. I can withdraw or restrict my consent to the publication. Otherwise the consent is valid indefinitely. I hereby assure that the submitted abstract has not yet been published.

*We would like to point out that the price must be taxed.