Research Contests & Deadlines
Schedules and deadlines of the remaining research contests and fora of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery for the year 2026.
Schedules & Deadlines
| Contest / Activity | Date of Event | Deadline of Submission | Release of Shortlisted Entries | Release of Finalist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Innovation Poster Contest | Annual Convention 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Surgical Instrumentation Poster Contest | Annual Convention 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Descriptive Research Contest | Annual Convention 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Analytical Research Contest | Annual Convention 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 |
| Free Paper* | Annual Convention 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 |
* All submitted entries that failed to meet the requirements for the shortlist and finalist will be given a priority slot for the free paper presentation. For this year, the subcommittee will only accept a maximum of 25 entries. The remaining slots not filled up by submissions from case report, descriptive, analytical, surgical innovation and instrumentation will be opened to those who will meet the requirements on November 1, 2026. Free paper presentations will also undergo the same screening as all the contests and will need the necessary documentary requirements.
Official Poster

Requirements
- Manuscript in PJO-HNS required format
- Official IRB/ERB/REC exemption or approval notification, whichever is applicable to the paper submitted
- Filled-up official author form
- Filled-up official PSO-HNS / PJO-HNS endorsement form by the Department Chair and Research Coordinator
- ICMJE forms filled up by all authors
For those who are sending their entries, click the link below or scan the QR code on the official poster.
Go to Submissions Portal