PS40 Abstracts 

The Protein Society's 40th Anniversary Symposium welcomes submission of abstracts for original contribution to the field of protein science. Abstracts can be submitted for poster presentations, speaking opportunities, travel grants and the poster competition. 

Three poster sessions held in the afternoon on July 19, 20 & 21, as poster and exhibitor networking receptions. Posters are presented one day only. Abstract presentations who elect to participate in the graduate and undergraduate poster competition will be scheduled on July 19 and 20th.  View schedule at a glance (subject to change). 

(March 17 abstract submission deadline)

Abstracts for posters and participation in the undergraduate and graduate poster competition ONLY are due June 1.

Under the strong belief that attendance at our Symposia presents an invaluable opportunity for future protein scientists, TPS is committed to making it possible for young scientists to participate and benefit from our Annual Meeting.

Finn Wold and Protein Science Young Investigator Awards
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs.
Applicants must be or become a Protein Society member.

The award includes up to $1,100 in reimbursed travel costs for international attendees (outside of Canada, Mexico, and USA) and up to $650 in reimbursed travel costs for Canada, Mexico, and USA attendees. 

Protein Science  awards are sponsored by Wiley. Finn Wold travel awards are sponsored by The Protein Society and generous donations from our members. Make a donation today.

Community Action & Opportunity Travel Awards
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students/research assistants, graduate students, and postdocs from any institution including junior faculty from minority-serving institutions. Membership required but reimbursed for awards recipients. 

The award includes $1,100 in reimbursed travel costs for international attendees (outside of Canada, Mexico, and USA) and up to $650 in reimbursed travel costs for Canada, Mexico, and USA attendees as well as 2 years of society membership.

Required: Please submit a statement that describes your involvement in initiatives that build community and opportunity in science and/or your personal experience in navigating impediments in science. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have helped create opportunities related to scientific research and/or have participated in activities that democratize the field of protein science.

COA awards are sponsored by the Hans Neurath Foundation.

The Protein Society is committed to offering open talk opportunities in every session. Please find more details on the talk-types and eligibility-criteria below.

Young Investigator Talks (14 minutes, including Q&A) (scientific sessions)
Eligibility: Graduate students, post-docs, and other early state investigators within 8 years of earning their Ph.D. 

Contributed Talks (28 minutes, including Q&A) (scientific sessions)
Eligibility: Open to All

Flash Talks (2-3 minutes, no Q&A) (scientific sessions)
Eligibility: Graduate students and postdocs. 

Undergraduate Research Session (lunch session) (10 minutes, including Q&A)
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students 

The competition will recognize the top undergraduate and graduate student abstract presenters. Throughout the meeting, judges comprised of faculty, research scientists, and industry representatives will evaluate the posters. Up to thirty winners will be announced on July 21 during the plenary session. Each winner will receive a check in the amount of $250 and a small gift from TPS.

Protein Society Members

Student (Graduate & Undergraduate): $15
All Other Protein Society Members: $30
 
Non-Members 
Student (Graduate & Undergraduate): $30 
All Other Non Members: $45

Abstract submission fees are separate from registration fees and are non-refundable.  Abstract submission fees are due March 17 or June 1, respectively. Abstracts without a paid submission fee will not be reviewed for talks or grants, or included in the Annual Symposium.

All approved abstracts that are presented at the 2026 Symposium will be published in the fall in a special online edition of Protein Science journal.

All travel awards are contingent on recipients attending and presenting their poster presentation at the meeting. 

Eligible expenses include: round-trip economy class airfare, or train, or bus fare, to and from symposium, symposium registration fee, abstract submission fee, up to 4 nights hotel accommodations (no incidentals or in-room charges), as well as parking, or, if local, (per mile) gasoline/EV charging. Charges that are not reimbursable include but are not limited to: food, membership dues, or incidentals.

To meet the needs of our students, the Society will reimburse all travel award winners for their registration and abstract submission fees shortly after confirmation of acceptance of award. Those not already registered will receive a complimentary registration code. The remaining balance of the travel award can be applied towards housing costs if the recipients are staying at the Westin Seaport Boston and book accommodations using the TPS room block links on our website only (no exceptions), using their own form of payment. The balance of the travel award (travel award amount minus registration and abstract submission fee) will be deducted from the hotel room night and tax bill, prior to check-out. Please note that any other bookings at the host hotel (including through the hotel directly or third-party vendors) are not eligible for credit. Travel awards can also not be used for incidentals or other charges – only towards the room nightly rate and applicable fees.

Travel award winners who are not staying at the host hotel, or who would like to use funds for other eligible expenses – can submit for reimbursement following the completion of the symposium.