Submit Your Manuscript for Review

The Manuscript Review Committee (MRC) is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations to authors on manuscripts and abstracts related to the objectives of HPTN studies or the scope of HPTN work in general. The MRC will review manuscripts within 10 working days of submission and abstract with 3 working days.

For more information, review Section 21 of the HPTN Manual of Procedures (MOP).

  1. Review the MRC charter
  2. Fill out the Cover Sheet
  3. Upload and submit all materials

Timeline for Abstracts Submitted to Major Conferences

Weeks Before Conference Abstract Submission Deadline

Type of SDMC Analysis:Concept to PPCSDMC AnalysisAuthor/Co-Author ReviewPPC ReviewMRC ReviewTotal Lead Time
SDMC analysis underway2 weeks4 weeks1 week1 week2 weeks10 weeks
New SDMC analysis2 weeks6 weeks1 week1 week2 weeks12 weeks
No SDMC analysis needed2 weeks0 weeks1 week1 week2 weeks6 weeks
Qualitative (No SDMC analysis)2 weeks4 weeks1 week1 week2 weeks10 weeks