Call for Content

When is the Call for Content for OHBM 2026?

The call for content opens on November 3, 2025. The deadline for all submissions is: December 15, 2025. Please visit the Call for Content web page for further information.

Are there guidelines I can review to help me prepare for my poster abstract or presentation submission?

Yes, please review the following guidelines:


Educational Courses

Will OHBM offer Educational Courses this year?

Yes! OHBM Educational Course day will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Join us for an extra day of science by registering for this additional opportunity.


Grants/Discounts

Is OHBM offering any grants or discounts for OHBM 2026 attendees?

Absolutely–OHBM offers a variety of different options to make OHBM accessible. Various options are highlighted below:

Abstract Submission Fee and Registration
The abstract submission fee and overall registration may be reduced if you are currently living, working or studying in any of the countries classified as Low or Lower-Middle Income by UNESCO Institute of Statistics and the World Bank (based on gross national income per capita). Click here to see the list of countries that qualify for a waived abstract fee or discounted Annual Meeting registration.

Awards and Grants
OHBM is also committed to the involvement of trainees in its Annual Meetings and/or caregivers of any kind. To help encourage participation, OHBM will be offering three types of awards and/or grants. The Merit Abstract Award, Travel Stipend Award and Caregiver Grant. These opportunities are designed to assist with offsetting the costs associated with traveling to and attending the OHBM Annual Meeting. The Merit Abstract Award is intended to be awarded to particularly noteworthy abstract submissions whose peer-reviewed scores place them at the topmost tier of trainee abstract submissions. The Travel Stipend Award covers all travel, accommodation and meeting registration for individuals and is specifically intended to help support those persons wishing to attend OHBM who reside in countries that are formally recognized to be economically disadvantaged and whose abstracts are also highly rated. The Caregiver Grant can be applied for by parents and caregivers of any kind. The purpose of this grant is to assist with offsetting costs for those who need extra support in these areas.

Airline Discounts
Air France–KLM and Delta Air Lines are proud partners of the OHBM 2026 Annual Meeting, offering attendees exclusive discounts on airfare. Details on eligibility and booking instructions will be available on the OHBM website following the completion of the abstract and scientific review process in February 2026.


Location

Where is OHBM 2026?

The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place at the Palais 2 l’Atlantique from June 14 - 18, 2026.
Address: Cours Charles Bricaud, 33300 Bordeaux
Access via Tram line C (Parc des Expositions stop) or Bus: N° 37 and 75


Membership

Who is considered a Student Member?

A student member is a full-time student working towards a graduate degree (MS, PhD, or MD degree) or an individual who has completed such a degree less than 4 years ago.


Registration

When can I register for OHBM 2026?

Registration for OHBM 2026 in Bordeaux, France will open in January 2026.

Will OHBM be offering refunds?

No, OHBM will not be offering refunds under any circumstance. This includes registration cancellations due to visa issues.


Visa

When can I find a visa invitation letter?

To obtain a visa letter for OHBM 2026, please click here.


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