2025

Abstract submission 2025

Dear colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 50thAnnual UCT Department of Medicine Research Symposium, taking place on the 8th and 9th of October at Groote Schuur Hospital.

This special edition celebrates 50 years of research excellence across our department, and we encourage all staff and trainees to showcase their work!

 

🧬 Submit Your Research Abstract

We welcome submissions in the following categories:

  • Basic Science
  • Clinical Research

Prizes:
🥇 R 5,000 (1st prize)
🥈 R 2,500 (2nd prize)

📅 Abstract deadline: 31 July

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpfXOvhwlxT9VrrN2vPVb8I-MvZNAD5P1CkKRVlRKTs4ZKDQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 

🐉 Apply for Dragon’s Den Research Funding

Open to all early- and mid-career researchers!

Have a bold research idea? Pitch it to our panel for a chance to win:

  • R 50,000 research grant
  • + R 5,000 personal award

📅 Abstract deadline: 31 July

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsrAilhJSokLIRUU8I3YrAde6TP2noRBUF5U2_8FMj1YI0hg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 

Let’s celebrate the vibrant research culture in the Department of Medicine. We look forward to your submissions and seeing you at the symposium!

"Leading with Excellence"

Department of Medicine