Sleep in Aotearoa 2019- Short Course- NZ Sleep Competency Exam-Australasian Sleep Association

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
                    — Short Course —
     — NZ Sleep Competency Exam —

Short course: “Circadian biology”
0900-1200, Thursday 2 May
$50 per person
RSVP in online registration form

NZ Sleep Competency Exam
0900-1200, Thursday 2 May
RSVP in online registration form - A registration pack will later be sent
to you by e-mail.
For further information contact Angela Campbell
(angela.campbell@otago.ac.nz)

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
                               — Abstracts —

Abstracts are due 8th April 2019 and should use the template provided

    Maximum word count: 300
    File format: PDF
    Include
          Title, Authors, Affiliations
          Background and Aims
          Methods, Results, Conclusions
          Funding and financial interests

Abstracts may be submitted on original research, clinical audit and review, or case
studies.

Abstracts will undergo peer review and you will be advised the success or otherwise of
your application.

If you are applying for the Student travel award or New Investigator Award please
mark this in the template.

                   Please email abstracts to: sleep@cdhb.health.nz
                   In the subject line, write: Surname_Project Title
                Please attach to the e-mail: Surname_Project Title.pdf

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
                    — New Investigator Award —
The New Investigator Award for excellence in the conduct and presentation of research will be made at
the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ASA NZ branch (Sleep in Aotearoa). Presentations for consideration
for this award will be delivered during the student presentation section. The Award is a free registration
to the Australasian Annual Scientific meeting.

All eligible applicants must be a member of the Australasian Sleep Association or Australasian Sleep
Technologists Association. The original work to be presented will have been carried out by the applicant,
during the applicant’s research training (up to and including PhD studies or equivalent/Advanced
Trainee). The age of the applicant will not determine eligibility. The applicant’s eligibility should be
verified by their Supervisor or Head of Department.

Eligible abstracts will be reviewed by the ASA NZ Branch Committee, and successful applicants will be
required to present their abstract as an oral presentation in the New Investigator Award presentation
section at the Sleep in Aotearoa meeting. The presentation will be ten minutes followed by five minutes
for questions.

Presenters will be required to demonstrate:
    Excellence in the design, execution, analysis and critical appraisal of their research
    Ability to communicate key concepts clearly to an audience who have no specialised knowledge in
     the field
    Competence in answering questions and discussing points raised by the audience

The oral presentations will be judged by the ASA NZ branch committee and other members of ASA NZ
branch. The judging will be based on scientific merit and significance (40%), visual (10%) and oral (20%)
presentation and understanding/responding to questions (30%). The New Investigator Award will be
presented at the Conference Dinner.

Student presenters eligible for this award must be the first AND presenting author of their abstract and
must register and attend the meeting. An applicant who submits multiple first author abstracts for the NZ
meeting may only select one to be considered for the New Investigator Award per year.

To apply for the New Investigator Award:
    Complete the New Investigator Award application form when you complete your individual
     registration online by 8 April 2019
    Submit your abstract by e-mail by 8th April 2019
    When submitting your abstract by e-mail, indicate your interest in being considered for
     presentation in the New Investigator Session
    Your nominated Supervisor/Head of Department may be contacted for further information

Please complete the New Investigator Award application form online, and submit your abstract by e-
mail to sleep@cdhb.health.nz. The deadline for both Travel Award applications and Abstracts is 8 April
2019.

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
                    — Student Travel Awards —

Travel Awards are intended to support and further the career development of students who are
actively pursuing an academic degree in the field of sleep. Travel Awards will be based on scientific
merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa.

All eligible applicants must be a member of the Australasian Sleep Association or Australasian Sleep
Technologists Association. The original work to be presented will have been carried out by the
applicant, during the applicant’s research training (up to and including PhD studies or equivalent, and
up to two years after granting of the degree or certificate).

Recipients must be the first AND presenting author of an abstract submitted for Sleep in Aotearoa,
must register and attend the meeting. Awards will be distributed when the recipients submit their
programme evaluation at the conclusion of the conference.

The availability of other travel funding, apart from departmental funding, should be disclosed.

To apply for the Travel Award:
    Complete the Student Travel Award application form when you complete your individual
     registration online by 8 April 2019
    Submit your abstract e-mail by 8th April 2019
    Please note: membership in the ASA or ASTA is required to be considered for an award
    Provide a signed copy of the Certification by Supervisor/Head of Department form (Available on
     the ASA NZ branch website)

Please complete the Travel Award application form online, and submit your abstract by e-mail to
sleep@cdhb.health.nz. The deadline for both Travel Award applications and Abstracts is 8 April
2019.

Applicants will be assessed by the Conference Committee and then forwarded to the ASA NZ branch
Committee for final approval. The amount of the grant will be reimbursement of airfare/registration
up to a maximum of $300. Three travel awards are available in 2019.

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
            — Payment Information —

Cost
$100     ASTA members/full-time students
$175     ASA members
$250     Non-members
$750     First trade delegate ($250 thereafter)

Short course (9.00-12.00, Thursday 2nd May)
$50      per person. Limited number of places available.

Conference dinner (Thursday 2nd May)
$50      per person. Excludes alcohol.

Internet banking:
Account 02-0800-0837503-01
Reference: Your name/Sleep Aotearoa

Sleep in Aotearoa 2019
— Information for Industry Delegates —

Registration ($750 for main conference session) is for one industry delegate.
Other delegates are $250 thereafter.

An exhibition space will be available. This is where morning tea, lunch and
afternoon tea will be served.

Setup will be available from 8.00 Thursday 2 May and all items will need to be
removed from the premises by 4.30pm Friday 3 May. Please note that it is
recommended that trade items are not left on site overnight.

If you are interested in attending, please complete the trade registration form
online and detail your trade requirements.
Contact sleep@cdhb.health.nz if needing assistance.