Convention Frequently Asked Questions
Call for Submissions
What is the Call for Submissions?
The Call for Submissions is APS’s request for proposals of completed research to be presented as posters and symposia at the APS Convention. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Program Committee.
When does the Call for Submissions open and close?
The Call for Submissions for the 24th APS Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, USA is open through midnight, Pacific Standard Time, on January 31, 2012.
Can I submit my proposal via fax or mail?
No, APS only accepts submissions via the APS Online Call for Submissions.
What if I’m not a Member of APS – can I still submit a proposal for the convention?
Anyone can submit a proposal for consideration; if accepted, the first author, whether or not s/he is attending the convention, must be an APS Member or Student Affiliate in good standing at the time of the convention. All participants at the 24th APS Annual Convention must pay the registration fee to present or attend the convention (please note that registration is deeply discounted for APS Members). Co-authors are not required to be APS Members (although we can’t imagine why they wouldn’t want to be…).
How much time do I have for my presentation?
Symposia are 80 minutes, inclusive of discussion among presenters and the audience. Posters are scheduled within one hour poster sessions. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster proposal is accepted, the notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.
Where can I find more information about the Call for Submissions?
The Rules and Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions provide further details on the Call for Submissions process and proposal requirements. More Information.
Convention Registration
What are the registration fees and how do I register for the Convention?
Please visit the registration page to register online or for more information on registration.
Do I have to register for the Convention to present my proposal?
All presenters at the 24th APS Annual Convention must pay a registration fee – which is discounted for APS Members. You do not have to register in order to have your submission accepted. You may register once you receive notification and still be eligible for the Early Bird registration rates if you register before March 31, 2012. Registration Fees and Information.
Where can I find more information on exhibiting at the Convention?
Please visit the exhibitor page or contact Joseph Cox, APS Marketing and Advertising Assistant.
At the Convention
When and where is the 24th APS Annual Convention and 19th Annual APS-STP Teaching Institute?
The 24th APS Annual Convention will take place at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, IL, USA, May 24-27, 2012. The 19th Annual APS-STP Teaching Institute, also at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, will start on Wednesday, May 23 with an evening workshop, and will continue all day on Thursday, May 24. The Society for the Teaching of Psychology organizes additional programs during the APS Convention.
Where can I find more information about hotel reservations at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois?
More information about the convention hotel can be found on the hotel page.
What is the program schedule?
The 2012 APS Annual Convention formally kicks off with the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address on Thursday, May 24, followed by a Poster Session and Opening Reception (but there are a number of pre-conference events, including workshops and the APS-STP Teaching Institute). The program continues with award addresses, two cross-cutting theme programs and poster sessions, and the Presidential Symposium on Friday, May 25. Saturday, May 26 features invited symposia, talks and addresses, a third cross-cutting theme program, and poster session, award addresses, and the Bring the Family Address. Saving the best for last, May 27 is Symposia Sunday. Poster Sessions are distributed across all days of the convention, starting on Thursday, May 24 and finishing on Sunday, May 27. The Convention is preceded by the Teaching Institute, which begins on the evening of Wednesday, May 23 and runs through Thursday, May 24. Teaching Institute Posters will be scheduled in the morning on Thursday, May 24. Submitters will be notified of the time and location of their presentation in mid-March, 2012.
Where will the next APS Annual Conventions take place?
| Convention | Dates | Location |
| 24th Annual Convention | May 24-27, 2012 | Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers (Chicago, IL, USA) |
| 25th Annual Convention | May 23-26, 2013 | Washington Marriott Wardman Park (Washington, DC, USA) |
| 26th Annual Convention | May 22-25, 2014 | Hilton San Francisco (San Francisco, CA, USA) |
