We invite you to participate in the UCCSH Science Communication Award (USCA) 2024!
Visualize your research project and win one of six awards of € 250 each at your free disposal*.
Here is everything you need to know
What are the criteria for participation?
Position
We welcome applications from Researchers of all career levels, starting from B.Sc.
Please note that professors with a structure-forming professorship1 are excluded.
Topic in Oncology
The graphical abstract must be oncology- related and adress at least one of the main USSCH research programms
Metastasis & Dissemination
Biomarkers & Minimal Residual Disease
Immunotherapy & Tumor Immunology
Inflammation & Cancer
Precision Oncology & Treatment Resistance
1 i.e. full professor heading a section/institute/department.
What to hand-in and how to submit your work?
Graphical Abstract
Create a 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 file: .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
This year, you can choose to participate in one of the following catergories:
Science community
Public
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 whether you either want to adress the 1. Scientific/Mediacal community or 2. Non-Scientific audiences
Statement: I hereby confirm that my supervisor is informed about my participation and agrees. Please note: By participating, I agree that my graphical abstract may be used for the following purposes: Publication on the UKSH, UzL and CAU websites, on social media platforms and print publications. 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.
What`s the timeline?
Announcement
April 2024
Basic Workshop (optional)
April 24th, 2024, 12 - 14 Uhr
Basic worskhop: In 60 minutes, we will give you a basic tutorial of how a graphical abstract is created and which softwares you can use.
If you are interested let us know by sending a short mail to science.uccsh@uksh.de.
Deadline
July 15, 2024
Award Ceremony
06. September 2024 – winners will present their works at the UCCSH Research Retreat in the Vitalia Hotel Bad Segeberg
What are the criteria for evaluation?
The award committee will select the best graphical abstracts based on the successful combination of scientific content and design. In particular, intuitive accessibility & comprehensibility will be assessed by representatives of both the scientific and non-scientific audience. Further criteria include the appropriate use of tools, colors and fonts and the degree of creativity, harmony and attraction.
More questions? No problem!
Mail to science.uccsh@uksh.de
*Please be aware that prize money is regarded as income in accordance with § 22 No. 3 EStG. You are therefore obliged to declare and pay tax on the income from this contract to the relevant tax office. The UKSH is obliged to cooperate in accordance with §§ 90, 93, 97 AO and must provide the tax office with comprehensive information, including personal data. This does not apply to information that is subject to medical confidentiality."
Explore the visual absrtacts of the USCA 2023 winners
