IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2027
The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is pleased to announce a total prize pool of ₹4,00,000 for the winners of the paper and poster presentation competitions at the 34th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2027). This prestigious competition invites entries under four distinct categories:
- Doctors
- Doctors (Students) – MD/DNB students from any speciality and students pursuing full-time, offline fellowships in any speciality
- Nurses
- Others – including Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Volunteers, and allied professionals
Each category will have three awards each for both paper and poster presentations:
- First Prize: Rs 25,000 and a certificate
- Second Prize: Rs 15,000 and a certificate
- Third Prize: Rs 10,000 and a certificate
A total of 24 prizes (12 for paper presentations and 12 for poster presentations), across the four categories, will be awarded at IAPCON 2026.
- Be a current member of the Indian Association of Palliative Care.
- Be an early-career palliative care professional with less than 10 years of experience in the field.
- Be actively working in a rural, remote, or resource-constrained setting.
- Acceptance of an oral or poster presentation at IAPCON 2027 – this will be considered as an added advantage.
Award Categories and Prizes
| Sr. No. | Category | Paper Presentation Awards | Poster Presentation Awards | Prize Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctors | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st – Rs. 25,000 & certificate 2nd – Rs. 15,000 & certificate 3rd – Rs. 10,000 & certificate |
| 2 | Doctors (Students) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st – Rs. 25,000 & certificate 2nd – Rs. 15,000 & certificate 3rd – Rs. 10,000 & certificate |
| 3 | Nurses | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st – Rs. 25,000 & certificate 2nd – Rs. 15,000 & certificate 3rd – Rs. 10,000 & certificate |
| 4 | Others (Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Volunteers, etc.) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | 1st – Rs. 25,000 & certificate 2nd – Rs. 15,000 & certificate 3rd – Rs. 10,000 & certificate |
Please note: The Abstract Committee of IAPCON 2027 will be the final authority in all matters related to award categories, abstract evaluations, and the selection of winners.
We encourage all eligible professionals and students to submit their abstracts and showcase their contributions to the field of palliative care. This is an opportunity to gain recognition for your work and commitment to advancing palliative care in India.
Abstract submission guidelines will be published shortly on IAPCON website. Please click here to visit the official conference website for registration.
The 34th Annual International Conference of IAPC (IAPCON 2027) will be held at Convention Complex, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha between Friday, 19th February 2027, and Sunday, 21st February 2027. Pre-Conference workshop will be held on Thursday, 18th February 2027.