What is the Call for Submissions?

The Call for Submissions is APS’s online portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention. Submission types include Posters, Flash Talks, Submitted Talks, and Symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person on-site at the Convention.

See the Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

What is the Call for Submissions?

The Call for Submissions is APS’s online portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention. Submission types include Posters, Flash Talks, Submitted Talks, and Symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person on-site at the Convention.

See the Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

Submission Timeline:

• Submissions Open: 30 October 2025
• Submission Deadline: 5 December 2025, at 5:00 PM ET (22:00 UTC) – Extended to 10 December 2025
• Review Decision Notifications: February 2026
• Scheduling Notifications: March 2026
• Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 8 April 2026, at 5:00 PM ET (21:00 UTC)
• Presenter Registration Deadline: 6 May 2026

Please visit our Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

Submission Timeline:

• Submissions Open: 30 October 2025
• Submission Deadline: 5 December 2025, at 5:00 PM ET (22:00 UTC) – Extended to 10 December 2025
• Review Decision Notifications: February 2026
• Scheduling Notifications: March 2026
• Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 8 April 2026, at 5:00 PM ET (21:00 UTC)
• Presenter Registration Deadline: 6 May 2026

Please visit our Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

Please review the Poster Awards page for more information.

Please review the Poster Awards page for more information.

Flash Talk Submission

• Duration: 5 minutes
• Content Requirements: Discuss empirical results, methods and tools, or applications of psychological science.
• Structure Guidelines: Include the research question, originality, methodology, results, and significance/impact.
• Presentation Format: 5-minute individual presentation delivered by a primary researcher in a particular area of psychological science, accompanied by slides.
• Objective: Quick presentation of individual research at the APS Annual Convention.Flash Talks must be submitted under one of the six Integrative Science Symposium (ISS) topics:

• Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment
• Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment
• The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition,
• Language, Culture, and Cognition
• Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth,
• Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions in Humans and Artificial Agents

Submitted Talk Submission

• Duration: 15 minutes (10–12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A)
• Content Requirements: Present empirical research only, with all data collection and analysis completed.
• Structure Guidelines: Provide a detailed presentation of research findings.
• Presentation Format: Must be accompanied by slides, followed by a Q&A session.
• Objective: In-depth presentation of research at the Annual Convention.

Flash Talk Submission

• Duration: 5 minutes
• Content Requirements: Discuss empirical results, methods and tools, or applications of psychological science.
• Structure Guidelines: Include the research question, originality, methodology, results, and significance/impact.
• Presentation Format: 5-minute individual presentation delivered by a primary researcher in a particular area of psychological science, accompanied by slides.
• Objective: Quick presentation of individual research at the APS Annual Convention.Flash Talks must be submitted under one of the six Integrative Science Symposium (ISS) topics:

• Recent Discoveries Related to Mental Health and Treatment
• Brain/Cognitive Development and Environment
• The Reciprocal Dynamics of Individual and Collective Cognition,
• Language, Culture, and Cognition
• Safeguarding Democracy: Polarization, Populism, and Post-Truth,
• Self-Consciousness, Embodiment, and Social Interactions in Humans and Artificial Agents

Submitted Talk Submission

• Duration: 15 minutes (10–12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes Q&A)
• Content Requirements: Present empirical research only, with all data collection and analysis completed.
• Structure Guidelines: Provide a detailed presentation of research findings.
• Presentation Format: Must be accompanied by slides, followed by a Q&A session.
• Objective: In-depth presentation of research at the Annual Convention.

No, all submissions should reflect original research conducted by the presenting author and that has not been presented or published before 30 October 2025.

No, all submissions should reflect original research conducted by the presenting author and that has not been presented or published before 30 October 2025.

No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.

No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.

APS Membership is not required to submit, present, and author a submission or attend the APS Annual Convention. However, being a member of APS offers you a significant discount on convention registration and directly benefits you and your career. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.

APS Membership is not required to submit, present, and author a submission or attend the APS Annual Convention. However, being a member of APS offers you a significant discount on convention registration and directly benefits you and your career. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.

Review Notifications will be sent in February 2026 to the Chair of a symposium, the Presenting author of a Submitted Talk or Flash Talk, or the First and Presenting author(s) of a poster, via the email address provided at the time of submission.

Note: If the submission is accepted, please be sure to share the news with everyone else on your Symposium, Submitted Talk, Flash Talk, or Poster presentation. All attendees, including presenters, must register for the Convention and arrange their own travel and hotel accommodations.

Review Notifications will be sent in February 2026 to the Chair of a symposium, the Presenting author of a Submitted Talk or Flash Talk, or the First and Presenting author(s) of a poster, via the email address provided at the time of submission.

Note: If the submission is accepted, please be sure to share the news with everyone else on your Symposium, Submitted Talk, Flash Talk, or Poster presentation. All attendees, including presenters, must register for the Convention and arrange their own travel and hotel accommodations.

The Symposium Chair, Submitted Talk Presenter, Flash Talk Presenter, and Poster First and Presenting Author(s) will receive notifications regarding review decisions, scheduling, and other relevant information via the email address provided at the time of submission. It is the responsibility of the Chair and the Presenting Author to communicate these updates to all co-authors and other contributors involved in the presentation.

The Symposium Chair, Submitted Talk Presenter, Flash Talk Presenter, and Poster First and Presenting Author(s) will receive notifications regarding review decisions, scheduling, and other relevant information via the email address provided at the time of submission. It is the responsibility of the Chair and the Presenting Author to communicate these updates to all co-authors and other contributors involved in the presentation.

All submissions are reviewed by the Program Committee.

All submissions are reviewed by the Program Committee.

• Posters: May have 1 first author and up to 14 co-authors, for a total of 15 authors.
• Flash Talks: May have 1 first author and 3 co-authors for a total of 4 authors.
• Submitted Talks: May have 1 first author and up to 3 co-authors for a total of 4 authors.
• Symposia: Must include a chair, three to four presenters, and one optional discussant. Each presenter can list up to five co-authors who may have contributed to the work presented but will not be presenting in the symposium, although those co-authors are not listed in the online or print programs.

• Posters: May have 1 first author and up to 14 co-authors, for a total of 15 authors.
• Flash Talks: May have 1 first author and 3 co-authors for a total of 4 authors.
• Submitted Talks: May have 1 first author and up to 3 co-authors for a total of 4 authors.
• Symposia: Must include a chair, three to four presenters, and one optional discussant. Each presenter can list up to five co-authors who may have contributed to the work presented but will not be presenting in the symposium, although those co-authors are not listed in the online or print programs.

The submission site allows you to establish the order by assigning a number to each author or presenter. The order that you assign to the authors will be used in the program. Please note the submitter will not be automatically listed as the first author on any submission type. 

The submission site allows you to establish the order by assigning a number to each author or presenter. The order that you assign to the authors will be used in the program. Please note the submitter will not be automatically listed as the first author on any submission type. 

An abstract is a brief, 50-word high level overview of the research to be presented. If your submission is accepted, the abstract will display in the convention mobile app and online planner along with the title.

A supporting summary provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole. Please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  The supporting summary will be reviewed by the Program Committee but will not be included in the convention program.

Please visit our Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

An abstract is a brief, 50-word high level overview of the research to be presented. If your submission is accepted, the abstract will display in the convention mobile app and online planner along with the title.

A supporting summary provides a more in-depth overview of the work and includes the following: the background/theory tested, the methods used, a summary of the major findings, and the implications for the work on the field as whole. Please use this section to thoroughly describe the presentation. (500-word maximum, plain-text format).  The supporting summary will be reviewed by the Program Committee but will not be included in the convention program.

Please visit our Call for Submissions webpage for more information.

The Call for Submissions accepts plain text submissions only. For this reason, formats and symbols used in word processing programs often will not appear as intended. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept submissions in any other format. Please spell out or use alternative plain text symbols when you submit your proposal. Visual formatting will not affect consideration of your proposal. Once a proposal is accepted, the submitter is welcome to include additional materials (charts, graphs, tables, etc.) in print form on the actual presentation at the convention.

The Call for Submissions accepts plain text submissions only. For this reason, formats and symbols used in word processing programs often will not appear as intended. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept submissions in any other format. Please spell out or use alternative plain text symbols when you submit your proposal. Visual formatting will not affect consideration of your proposal. Once a proposal is accepted, the submitter is welcome to include additional materials (charts, graphs, tables, etc.) in print form on the actual presentation at the convention.

If you choose to submit bibliographical information with your proposal, please include it at the end of your supporting summary. Please note that this will be counted toward the 500-word limit on your summary text.  A reference list is not required for a submission.

If you choose to submit bibliographical information with your proposal, please include it at the end of your supporting summary. Please note that this will be counted toward the 500-word limit on your summary text.  A reference list is not required for a submission.

If you discover an error in your submission, please notify us immediately. Edits may be made to accepted submissions up until 30 March 2026, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC).

Requests to modify submissions will be handled as follows:

• Before Submission Deadline: You may edit your submission until the submission deadline using the link provided in your confirmation email.
• After the Submission Deadline: Your submission may already be under review. Minor editorial corrections (e.g., spelling or grammatical errors) can typically be accommodated until 30 March 2026, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC). However, substantive changes that significantly alter the content of your submission will not be accepted. The Program Committee reserves the right to decline review of revised submissions. Please direct these requests to [email protected].

If you discover an error in your submission, please notify us immediately. Edits may be made to accepted submissions up until 30 March 2026, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC).

Requests to modify submissions will be handled as follows:

• Before Submission Deadline: You may edit your submission until the submission deadline using the link provided in your confirmation email.
• After the Submission Deadline: Your submission may already be under review. Minor editorial corrections (e.g., spelling or grammatical errors) can typically be accommodated until 30 March 2026, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC). However, substantive changes that significantly alter the content of your submission will not be accepted. The Program Committee reserves the right to decline review of revised submissions. Please direct these requests to [email protected].

Symposia: An LCD projector, screen, microphone, and speakers will be available in each presentation room for symposia. Presenters must supply their own laptop computer, as well as all other equipment for their presentation. Slides should be prepared in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Flash Talks and Submitted Talks: An LCD projector, screen and laptop will be provided. You will be asked to provide your slides for your presentation ahead of time.

Posters: No audiovisual equipment or setup will be permitted. Poster presenters will be provided with a bulletin board on which to hang their poster, along with materials to hang their poster on the board.

Symposia: An LCD projector, screen, microphone, and speakers will be available in each presentation room for symposia. Presenters must supply their own laptop computer, as well as all other equipment for their presentation. Slides should be prepared in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Flash Talks and Submitted Talks: An LCD projector, screen and laptop will be provided. You will be asked to provide your slides for your presentation ahead of time.

Posters: No audiovisual equipment or setup will be permitted. Poster presenters will be provided with a bulletin board on which to hang their poster, along with materials to hang their poster on the board.

Symposia: Scheduled in 80-minute sessions, inclusive of discussion and Q&A among presenters and the audience. Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.

Submitted Talks: Presenters will give a 10-12-minute individual presentation, accompanied by slides, and followed by a 3-minute Q&A session with the audience. Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday.

Flash Talks: Presenters will give a 5-minute talk accompanied by slides, followed by a short Q and A session. Each ISS will have a flash talk session following the symposium where authors will present their research and have time for Q&A and discussion. The Program Committee will accept 5 outstanding Flash Talks for each ISS. Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled in these ISS Flash Talk sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

Posters: Posters are assigned to 1 hour poster sessions, which are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.

Symposia: Scheduled in 80-minute sessions, inclusive of discussion and Q&A among presenters and the audience. Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.

Submitted Talks: Presenters will give a 10-12-minute individual presentation, accompanied by slides, and followed by a 3-minute Q&A session with the audience. Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday.

Flash Talks: Presenters will give a 5-minute talk accompanied by slides, followed by a short Q and A session. Each ISS will have a flash talk session following the symposium where authors will present their research and have time for Q&A and discussion. The Program Committee will accept 5 outstanding Flash Talks for each ISS. Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled in these ISS Flash Talk sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

Posters: Posters are assigned to 1 hour poster sessions, which are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.

Symposia: Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.

Submitted Talks: Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday.

Flash Talks: Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled under 6 Integrative Science Symposium topics and linked Flash Talk Sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

Posters: Poster sessions are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday. 

Symposia: Symposia are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday.

Submitted Talks: Submitted Talks are scheduled throughout the entire Convention on Thursday-Saturday.

Flash Talks: Accepted Flash Talks are grouped and scheduled under 6 Integrative Science Symposium topics and linked Flash Talk Sessions. Flash talks cannot be rescheduled. Please learn more about ISS sessions on the ISS webpage.

Posters: Poster sessions are scheduled on all days of the Convention, Thursday-Saturday. 

All participants in the APS Annual Convention are expected to follow the APS Code of Conduct.  Please review the Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct page.  

All participants in the APS Annual Convention are expected to follow the APS Code of Conduct.  Please review the Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct page.  

APS is pleased to offer several programs to help defray costs for APS members attending the 2026 APS Annual Convention.   

Poster awards – Apply for these awards as you submit your poster for APS Annual Convention. Information about each award can be found on the Poster Awards page.  

Family Care Assistance – APS is pleased to offer Family Care Assistance to APS members to defray the costs of care at home, at the conference, and/or during the time directly involved in participating in the conference. This assistance is available to any APS member who serves as a caregiver in any capacity (e.g., of a child, parent, spouse, partner, dependent, etc.) Learn more here.

Travel Assistance –The APS Travel Assistance program defrays convention costs for APS members who have submitted their research for presentation at the APS Annual Convention. Learn more here. 

APS is pleased to offer several programs to help defray costs for APS members attending the 2026 APS Annual Convention.   

Poster awards – Apply for these awards as you submit your poster for APS Annual Convention. Information about each award can be found on the Poster Awards page.  

Family Care Assistance – APS is pleased to offer Family Care Assistance to APS members to defray the costs of care at home, at the conference, and/or during the time directly involved in participating in the conference. This assistance is available to any APS member who serves as a caregiver in any capacity (e.g., of a child, parent, spouse, partner, dependent, etc.) Learn more here.

Travel Assistance –The APS Travel Assistance program defrays convention costs for APS members who have submitted their research for presentation at the APS Annual Convention. Learn more here.