2026 Charlie's Week - Hour of Power abstract submission

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TPCH Hour of Power Research Presentations

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Submission Information

Submissions close 5pm, Thursday 1st October.

Abstracts will be assessed for eligibility and compliance, and applicants invited to present in the Hour of Power Heats. Presentations will be in the 3 minute thesis format.

The top-ranked presenters in each category will be invited to present in the Finals, and are in the running for an award:

  • Best Clinical Presentation
  • Best Non-Clinical Presentation
  • Best Novice Investigator Presentation
  • People's Choice

The winner of each category will receive $1,000 towards their research.

A Novice Investigator is defined as a researcher who has not yet been awarded their PhD, with a limited publication and grant history. This can include junior/trainee staff undertaking a research project. It is not necessary to have been awarded a Foundation New Investigator Grant to qualify for this category.

 

Abstract submission guidelines:

  • Abstracts must be less than 1950 characters; a single figure or table may also be submitted.
  • Headings should include Background, Methodology, Results, Conclusion.
  • All communication will be maintained with the submitting author using the nominated email address and contact phone number.
  • A maximum of two abstracts per presenting author may be submitted.

 

If you have any questions, please contact The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation research team - research@tpchfoundation.org.au.

Applicant Information

Surname, Initial eg Smith, J; Jones, K
Finalists will be contacted by mobile phone to confirm their availability to present at the finals
Must be an email address. 
Is the presenting author a Novice Investigator? * Required
See definition above

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the presenting author a Novice Investigator?" on page 1

Have you been awarded a PhD? * Required
Response required.
Must be a number. 
Must be a number. 
Must be a number. 

Abstract

Your research stream: * Required
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What is the impact of your study in less than 3 sentences and in lay language suitable for advertising
Table or Figure upload
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    Limited to one table or figure
    Must be no more than 1950 characters. 

    Hour of Power Presentation

    Following the review of abstract submissions, selected applicants will be invited to prepare a 3-minute presentation for an Hour of Power session.

    Availability for Hour of Power Heats * Required
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    Clear the selected value for Availability for Hour of Power Heats
    Please indicate which day(s) you are available to be allocated to a heat. You may select one or both days. We will endeavour to schedule presenters according to their preferences where possible; however, we may not be able to accommodate every request.

    Following the heats, a number of presenters will be selected to progress to the Hour of Power Finals. All selected finalists must be available to attend the finals on the afternoon of Wednesday 28 October 2026.

     
     
    The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, 627 Rode Road, Chermside, QLD, 4032, Australia. Phone: (07) 3139 4636<