August 5, 2020- American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance (www.acialliance.org) invites students and residents with an interest in hearing loss and auditory implants to attend the CI2021 Conference on Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults.
The conference will be held April 28-May 1, 2021 at The Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX, if it is safe to hold a physical meeting next year at this timeframe. This conference will gather clinicians and scientists in the Cochlear Implant field; it will explore a comprehensive set of emerging issue topics relating to cochlear implants and other auditory hearing devices. This conference will bring together a diverse audience of audiologists, surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, educators, researchers, and industry representatives for an educational, thought-provoking dialogue and collaborative inquiry.
Students will receive a reduced registration rate and ACI Alliance is offering scholarship opportunities as part of a competitive process for a limited number of students/fellows. Scholarship awards will include registration, a $120 travel stipend to help offset expenses, and a one-year student membership in ACI Alliance. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the conference in full. If there is not an in-person conference, the scholarship with provide the virtual conference registration fee. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend in person if there is a physical meeting. Application forms are available now! Click here for application.
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A Student Poster Competition will be held for those enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, residency, or fellowship program. An academic adviser or another university official must verify student/resident status. Submission for abstracts opens August 15 and the deadline for submission is October 15, 2020. Posters will be judged on:
- Content/Poster Organization and Preparation
- Display Appearance
- Originality and Merit
- Oral Discussion/Knowledge and Presentation
Advance Registration for CI2021 International will open early November and will close February 25, 2021. Visit https://www.ci2021.org Questions about registration? Please contact CI2021 Registration Services at 312-202-5244 or registration@facs.org.
Please pass this information to students in hearing science at the undergraduate, graduate, resident or fellow level. We look forward seeing you this April in Dallas, TX. https://www.acialliance.org/
