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RegistrationHow can I register to attend the First Global Symposium and what is the cost of registration? Visa and accommodationDo I need a visa to enter Switzerland? Interpretation and TranslationWhat languages will be used at the conference? Abstract submissionsMay I submit an abstract to the conference? Symposium ProgrammeCan I see the conference programme in advance? Satellites sessions and MarketplaceWhat are Satellite sessions? Scholarships [NOW CLOSED]Is funding available to help people attend the Symposium? Other informationWho are the First Global Symposium organizers and partnering institutions? Registration(For full information on registration please visit the website under “Registration”). Q. How can I register to attend the First Global Symposium and what is the cost of registration? A. Registration is now open on the website. The First Global Symposium's two-tiered fee structure is designed to strengthen the participation of delegates from low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank). For more information visit the registration page. Q. What is included in the registration fee? A. The participation fee includes entry to all conference sessions, exhibition, poster area and the opening and closing sessions, as well as one reception, three lunches, and one dinner. Q. Do you offer a reduced fee for accompanying persons not wishing to attend the sessions? A. Yes, accompanying persons pay a reduced fee of USD400. This fee entitles them to join the welcome reception and gala dinner. This fee entitles them to join the welcome reception and gala dinner. Accompanying persons will not be entitled to attend any of the conference sessions or to receive Symposium documentation. Q. What methods of payment can I use? Can my payment be cancelled? A. You can pay either by credit card or bank transfer. For full information on payment options and our cancellation policy please visit the registration page. Q. Can I pay in currencies other than US dollars? Yes, payment can be made in USD, Euros and Swiss Francs. Visa and accommodation
Q. Do I need a visa to enter Switzerland? A. Depending on your country of origin you may need a visa to enter Switzerland. Delegates are strongly encouraged to apply for their visa as soon as possible, to ensure that it is issued on time as the procedure usually takes between 6–8 weeks, sometimes longer, depending on the season. Visit the ‘Visas and Travel’ page for more information. Q. How do I get an invitation for my visa application? A. Letters of Invitation will only be issued to delegates who have registered and paid (or participants who are being funded by the Symposium Secretariat to attend) and will be included in the confirmation package. Q. How can I book accommodation in Montreux? A. To book your accommodation please click here.
Interpretation and TranslationQ. What languages will be used at the conference? A. The official language of the conference is English however all plenary sessions will be interpreted into French as well. Many of the conference printed materials will be in both English and French. Abstract SubmissionsQ. May I submit an abstract to the conference? A. Abstract submission is now closed. The deadline for submission was 30 April 2010. Q. Who selects the abstracts and decides how they will be presented? A. All abstracts submitted to the conference go through a blind, peer-review process carried out by an international review panel (drawn from the Scientific Committee). “Blind” means that the reviewers see only the content of the abstract, not the submitters’ name; this ensures that all abstracts are evaluated fairly, without bias. Each of the abstracts submitted to the conference will be reviewed by no less than four reviewers, who each allocate a score to the abstract. The highest scoring abstracts are then sent to the Council of Deans – a committee made up of health systems research specialists from all regions of the world – for final selection. This committee also decides which abstracts will be presented orally and as posters. Q. When will I receive notification that my abstract has been accepted or rejected? A. All those who have submitted abstracts or proposals for organized sessions have now been notified. Symposium ProgrammeQ. Can I see the conference programme in advance? A. The draft conference programme is published on the conference website. Regular updates will be posted on the website until the opening of the Symposium. Q. What is the Young Researchers Programme? A. The aim of the First Global Symposium Young Researchers Programme is to strengthen the participation of youth and the profile of youth issues in the conference. Satellites sessions and MarketplaceQ. What are Satellite sessions? A. Satellite sessions take place in or outside the conference centre -- outside the hours of the Symposium agenda -- but are fully organized and coordinated by the organization hosting the satellite (private company, government agency, institution or NGO). Conference organizers make satellite slots available for a fee, which is based on the room capacity and the time slot, and will allocate slots according to availability on the conference programme. The contents and speakers of the satellite meetings will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the scientific and ethical principles of the conference. Fee waivers may be accorded to open satellite sessions organised by not-for-profit organisations. For information on prices and how to request a satellite session please Satellite session page. A. The Marketplace is a large area at the conference consisting of exhibitions, networking areas, marketplace booths and so on that will be available throughout the event. It is an ideal opportunity to display your projects, new initiatives, research results, publications or present your point of view to other participants, provided that these are relevant to the theme of the First Global Symposium for Health Systems Research. Visit the Marketplace page for more information on how to request a stall. ScholarshipsQ: Is funding available to help people attend the Symposium? Although every attempt will be made to assist as many people as possible to attend, we regret that the number of scholarships that will be allocated is limited. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to seek other funding as well. Q. How do I apply for a scholarship? Q. May I submit supporting documentation for my scholarship application in languages other than English? Other informationQ. Who are the First Global Symposium organizers and partnering institutions?
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