COGS 3RD INTERNATIONAL MEETING (2026)
Join us for the 3rd International Canadian Organization for Gender and Sex Research (COGS) Meeting as we explore the theme
Sex, Gender and Health: Catalyzing Change in an Evolving World.
At the heart of this theme is recognition that our world is rapidly transforming and our evolving realities influence health in profound ways. This necessitates critical examination of how sex and gender intersect with each other and the world around us, in order to address inequities and create opportunities for improved health for all.
We invite you to contribute to an engaging and future-oriented program for the 3rd International COGS Meeting that pushes the boundaries of sex and gender research and its impact on health.
CALL FOR SYMPOSIUM PROPOSAL
DEADLINE:
Friday, November 28, 2025 11:59pm (Eastern Time)
Please create a User Profile on Conference Manager and submit your proposal.
We welcome all proposals that advance our understanding of sex and gender in health to drive meaningful change toward equity and inclusion. Strong proposals will consider diversity in speakers, and inclusion of trainees is encouraged.
Each symposium session will be 60 minutes and will consist of a moderated series of short talks (2-4 speakers) related by a coherent theme.
For more information on symposium proposal submission, please contact cogs@podiumconferences.com
To submit a Symposia Proposal, please prepare the following:
Symposium title and brief description
List of symposium speakers (name, email, affiliations, brief bio, talk title)
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
DEADLINE:
Friday, December 19, 2025 11:59pm (Eastern Time)
Please create a User Profile on Conference Manager and submit your abstract.
We invite you to submit an abstract and contribute to a dynamic program that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change toward equity and inclusion. All abstracts that address any aspect of sex, gender, and health will be considered for acceptance. More than one abstract may be submitted by each author.
All submitted abstracts will be reviewed for poster presentation. A select number of abstracts will also be chosen by the Program Committee for oral presentation.
To submit your Abstract, please prepare the following:
Abstract title (brief title that clearly indicates the content for contribution)
Abstract (maximum of 2500 characters); divided into the following sections:
Author(s)
Affiliation(s)
Background
Methods
Results (optional if abstract is a protocol)
Implications
Funding (if applicable)
Presentation preference (indicate whether you’d like to be considered for an oral presentation)
Data must be original and not previously published.
EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER PRE-COURSE
COGS is committed to fostering capacity and supporting growth within the Canadian Sex & Gender research community, and we are pleased to invite all Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to submit an application to attend a 1-day Early Career Researcher Pre-Course (March 11, 2026). In recognition of the challenges unique to ECRs, this workshop is designed to enhance their professional growth with practical skills and strategic insights to position them as leaders in tomorrow’s sex and gender science landscape.
Applicants to the Early Career Researcher Pre-Course must also submit an abstract to the 3rd International COGS Meeting to be eligible to attend. Early Career Researchers (as defined by CIHR) and Senior Postdoctoral Trainees (in the final year of their training) are invited to apply.
To submit your ECR Pre-Course Application, please prepare the following:
Abstract (as per directions above)
A brief statement of how this pre-course will benefit the progression of your career
A CIHR Biosketch Common CV
A letter of support from your academic institution, confirming the date of your first faculty appointment in Canada (for ECRs) or a letter of support from your current supervisor confirming your eligibility (for postdoctoral trainees)
Please complete the abstract submission form to apply for this pre-course.
TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARD
Trainee Travel awards will be available to provide financial support for eligible trainees to attend the 3rd International COGS Meeting. Each travel award provides $500 CAD to help offset expenses associated with conference participation, including travel, accommodation, and registration fees. Applicants will be asked to indicate their interest during the abstract submission process. The number of available travel awards may vary depending on available resources.
To submit your Trainee Travel Award Application, please prepare the following:
Abstract (as per directions above)
A brief statement of how this travel award will benefit your training (maximum 1500 characters)
A CIHR Biosketch Common CV
Please complete the abstract submission form to apply for this award.
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CONTACT US
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Email: cogs@podiumconferences.com
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