Proposals

Call for Presentation Proposals

We are excited to invite health care professionals, researchers, learners, and community advocates to contribute their expertise and insights to our conference. We are seeking innovative, engaging and impactful submissions that highlight strategies, research and lived experiences related to LGBTQ+ health. We are especially interest in proposals related to our 2025 theme, "Visible and Valued: Addressing Erasure in Health Care." Together, we will examine how to create systems of care that are inclusive, affirming and equitable.

Proposals may be submitted by individuals or groups and we value both professional and lived experiences. If applicable, content should be evidence-based. 

Proposals are due January 5.

Presentation proposals are due Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Submit Your Proposal

Submission Requirements

Please provide Information on all authors or speakers in your session, including:

  • Full name as they would like it printed in the conference program, including honorifics and post-nominal letters
  • Pronouns
  • Current affiliation(s) and title(s)
  • Short bio (50-150 words)
  • Head shot (optional)

 

Your proposal should be formatted as 200-400 word structured abstract, including the following sections:

For research-focused submissions
research talk, poster
  • Introduction
  • Methods/Design
  • Results and Conclusion
  • Target Audience
  • Learning Objectives

View the Research-Focused Structured Abstract Proposal Submission Guide

For all other types of submissions
training workshop, panel discussion
  • Introduction
  • Session Summary
  • Session Outline
  • Target Audience
  • Learning Objective

View the Alternative Session Structured Abstract Proposal Submission Guide

What you will need to submit your proposal

Presenter Information

Provide the following information for each presenter in your session.

  • Full name
  • Honorifics and post-nominal letters
  • Pronouns
  • Title and Affiliation
  • Short bio (50-150 words)
  • Head shot (optional)

Types of sessions

We are looking for proposals for the following types of sessions. Alternative Sessions have options for 30-min, 60-min, or 90-min presentations.

  • Poster presentation
  • 30-min Research Talk
  • Panel Discussion
  • Workshop or Training Session
  • Interview/Fireside Conversation
  • Case Study or Problem-solving Session
  • Intervention Development and Implementation Session

 

Presentation Details

When you are ready to submit here is what you will need to bring with you.

  • Title
  • Brief session description (150 words max)
  • Session type
    • Poster
    • Research Talk
    • Panel Discussion
  • Length/Session Time
    • Poster sessions have no specified time constraints
    • Research talks will be 30 minutes
    • All other session types can be 30, 60, or 90 minutes
  • Content Level
    • Introductory - Sessions geared towards those new to the topic
    • Experienced - Sessions geared towards those with some prior knowledge or experience
    • Advanced - Sessions geared towards those with significant experience and expertise
  • Target Audience
  • Presentation Topics/Keywords

Need help with your submission?

The planning committee is happy to offer support and mentorship for individuals who would like assistance with the creation and submission of a presentation proposal. Please email us at lgbtqhcc@iu.edu if you have any questions or would like assistance with submitting a presentation proposal.

 Submit your proposal

The proposal submissions deadline has passed.

The Planning Committee is happy to offer support and mentorship for individuals who would like assistance with the creation and submission of a presentation proposal. Please email us at lgbtqhcc@iu.edu if you have any questions or would like assistance with submitting a presentation proposal.