Call for Proposals
Division Posters
Proposals due Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET
Showcasing early-stage research or innovative practice methods? Or just prefer conversational exchanges over formal talks? An APA 2027 poster session is right for you!
APA Divisions encourage poster submissions on any topic of interest to the psychology community. Posters can cover new research findings, innovative education and practice approaches, novel ideas, or advances in the profession. Posters give you one-on-one time with attendees who are interested in your work: a chance to get feedback, spark collaborations, and grow your network.
NOTE: All results presented on posters should be complete. Phrases such as “data collection is ongoing,” “analyses will be conducted,” or “results will be presented” should not be included in abstracts.
All APA 2027 poster proposals must be submitted online through the call for proposals platform by Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET.
What You’ll Need to Submit Your Division Poster
All APA 2027 Division poster proposals must be submitted online through the call for proposals platform by January 13, 2027. If you do not already have an account, you will be asked to create one and complete your contact profile before starting.
You can save your proposal(s) and return at a later time. After you have submitted your final proposal, you can still make edits through the platform until the January 13 deadline.
Poster Information
Poster Format Preference
In-Person or Virtual
NOTE: While submitters may indicate a preference for in-person or virtual presentation, the final presentation format is determined by the Division Program Chairs. In some cases, those who request to present in person may be assigned to a virtual format due to space constraints.
APA Division
The APA Division you are submitting to—see the full list of APA Divisions here.
Not sure which Division to submit to? Search the list to find the ones that cover your topic.
Poster Title
75 characters max, including spaces
Session Abstract
Max 250-300 words
The abstract should summarize the poster, including the key objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Do not include the title of the presentation or the names and affiliations of authors in the abstract.
Open Science Disclosure (optional)
APA encourages researchers to use
open science practices, and APA 2026 presenters can earn an open science badge for doing so. Badges will be placed next to eligible presentation titles in the APA 2026 program.
Scheduling Accommodations (optional)
If any of the participants require scheduling accommodations related to religious beliefs or other protected statuses, please provide details.
Author/Co-Author Information
First name, last name, email, and organizationial affiliation of each author listed on the poster.
How Poster Sessions Work at APA 2026
Accepted posters can be presented in-person or virtually at APA 2026.
In-Person
Maximum poster size: 4 ft (122 cm) high × 6 ft (183 cm) wide. Thumbtacks will be provided to attach posters to the mounted boards.
Accepted posters will be assigned to a poster session on one of the three days of APA 2027. Poster presenters should bring their printed posters to the poster hall 10 minutes before their session starts.
During the poster session, presenters are encouraged to engage participants. At least one poster author should be present for the entire poster session to answer questions from participants.
In-person poster presenters are also encouraged to upload their posters and an optional short explanatory video to the Virtual Poster Hall, where attendees can browse posters on-demand.
NOTE: All in-person presenters and program participants, including poster presenters, are required to register for APA 2027 and pay the appropriate registration fees.
Virtual
As a virtual poster presenter, you must upload a PDF version of your poster and an optional explanatory video to the Virtual Poster Hall. There is no live presentation component. All APA 2027 attendees can browse the Virtual Poster Hall on-demand.
Log in details and instructions will be provided via email ahead of APA 2027.
IMPORTANT! ALL presenters and program participants—members, nonmembers, and students—are required to register and pay the appropriate registration fees for APA 2027. Registration will open in April. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco, CA, or virtually!
