< Kern Lipid Conference 2026 - Awards

2026 Abstracts & Awards

Note: You must be registered for the conference in order to submit an abstract or award application.

Abstract Information:

Award applicants should NOT submit a separate abstract, we will use the abstract you submit in your application. (David L Williams Award applicants will also have their manuscripts considered.)
You must be registered for the conference in order to submit an abstract. If you cancel your registration, your abstract submission will not be considered. All abstracts must be submitted through the Abstract & Award Application Submission process. The submission link will be provided on the registration confirmation page and in the registration confirmation email.

Regular Abstracts
Deadline: April 1, 11:59 pm Eastern
All registration categories are eligible to submit an abstract to:
  • be included in the program
  • present a poster on
  • be considered for a lightning talk
  • be considered for an oral presentation
    • You will indicate what you’d like your abstract to be considered for when you submit it. Please note: If you are chosen for an oral presentation you won’t be considered for a lightning talk.

    Late-Breaking Abstracts
    Deadline: July 5, 11:59 pm Eastern
    All registration categories are eligible to submit an abstract to:
  • be included in the program
  • present a poster on

    • Award Information:

    Deadline: All award applications are due by April 1, 11:59 pm Eastern
    You must be registered for the conference in order to submit an award application. The first page of the registration site will require you to answer your “Registration Type”. You’ll choose the award you're applying for as your type. If you cancel your registration, your award application will not be considered.

    Payment is not requested at the time of registration. If you are not chosen for the award we’ll send you information on how to pay your registration fee. You will be notified by mid-May if you have been selected to receive an award. Award checks will only be dispersed at the conclusion of the conference.

    All award applications must be submitted through the Abstract & Award Application Submission process. The submission link will be provided on the registration confirmation page and in the registration confirmation email.

    Please note, only ECI award applicants and winners are eligible for any poster prizes.

    Early Career Investigator (ECI) Travel Stipend Award - $600 travel award and complimentary registration

    ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be students, postdocs or Instructors (less than 4 years since appointment) from an academic, government, or non-profit entity.
    APPLICATION MATERIALS:
  • An abstract (max 400 words)
  • A CV/resume
  • A letter from the Pl of your lab or group confirming your status as a student, post-doc or Instructor

    • AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
    If you are chosen for an ECI travel award you will be required to:
  • Prepare and present a poster based on the abstract you submitted.
  • Be available for questions during the poster session.
  • Attend all other conference sessions.

    • Roger Davis Investigator Award for Transitional Faculty - $1000 award and complimentary registration

    ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must have at least two years of post doctoral work but no more than 3 years in their first faculty position, with clear evidence of progress towards independence.
    APPLICATION MATERIALS:
  • An abstract (max 400 words)
  • A CV/resume
  • A letter from your mentor confirming your faculty position and progress towards independence

    • AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
    If you are chosen for an award you will be required to:
  • Give a presentation at the meeting on the abstract topic.
  • Attend all other conference sessions.

    • David L. Williams Lecture and Scholarship Award - $1500 award and complimentary registration

    ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be an Instructor or Assistant Professor faculty working in the general area of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Applicants must have no more than 5 years since their faculty appointment to Instructor or Assistant Professor.
    APPLICATION MATERIALS:
  • A manuscript that has been published within 1 year of the application date
  • An abstract based on your manuscript
  • A CV/resume
  • Documentation showing independent grant support
  • A letter from your Department Chair confirming your status as an independent investigator

    • AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
    If you are chosen for the award you will be required to:
  • Give a presentation at the meeting on the manuscript topic.
  • Attend all other conference sessions.

    • Franz Simon Poster Award

    Posters will be judged by members of the board and organizing committee during the poster session. The top poster presenter will receive a certificate and be recognized at the conference. Only ECI Travel Award registrants (includes both winners and applicants) are eligible for this award.