Submission Deadline

Proposals must be submitted through the online submission system by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 13, 2027. Late proposals will not be considered.

Number of Submissions Allowed

An individual may submit a maximum of two proposals to be considered for APA 2027. Multiple submissions that are redundant or substantively similar are not permitted. Each proposal must be submitted to only one division for consideration. Violation of this rule will result in the presentation not being scheduled. 

Number of Participations Allowed

Individuals must limit themselves to two participations across all divisional programming. “Participation” refers to giving a presentation as a first author/presenter in a poster session or serving as a presenter/panelist in a symposium/critical conversation that is listed in the formal program. Participants who violate this rule will be contacted by the APA Convention Office and asked to select only two.

Exemptions from the Participation Count

Not included in the participation counts are non-presenting coauthors, division business meetings, division presidential addresses, division invited addresses, division awards ceremonies, APA 202​7​-wide programming (APA group-sponsored sessions, APA presidential programming, APA invited addresses), or other APA or divisional non-program functions.

Who May Submit a Program?

Any APA member may submit a proposed program or individual poster presentation for consideration. It is not necessary to be a member of the division to which a proposal is submitted. 

Psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD (or equivalent) and who are members of a national psychology organization that holds membership in the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPS) are relieved of the requirement to find a sponsor for APA 2027 submissions. To have the sponsor requirement waived, please provide evidence of degree held and membership in a national psychology association that is a national member (or that is part of a coalition that constitutes the national member) of the IUPS. 

Nonmember Participation

Individuals who are not members of APA or an association listed with the IUPS may submit a proposal if an APA member is a coauthor of the presentation or sponsors the proposal. An invitation from a division program committee to submit a proposal constitutes the required sponsorship of nonmember participants. 

Invitations to nonmembers of APA are issued at the discretion of the divisions and their program chairpersons. Ultimately, the divisions are responsible for the nature and quality of their programs. 

The person who invites or sponsors a nonmember to participate in the program is responsible for ensuring that these steps are followed: 

• Clarify financial arrangements, if any, with the sponsoring division and the nonmember participant. 
• Provide the nonmember participant with registration and hotel information. All nonmember participants are required to register and pay the APA 2027 registration fee unless the APA Convention Office grants a written waiver. 
• Where protocol dictates, make arrangements for greeting the nonmember at the airport, escorting the individual to the session, and meeting colleagues at a business meeting or social event. 

Some nonmembers (e.g., President, Vice President, First Lady, Members of Congress, presidential appointees, high-ranking policy officials) require special arrangements that should be coordinated with APA. Persons considering such invitations must first check with the APA Meetings and Events Office, which will coordinate with APA’s government relations staff, before making any inquiries on availability or issuing any invitations to these individuals. 

Program Compliance and APA Authority

All programs and participants must comply with the APA Meeting Code of Conduct, and these Rules. APA does not review or endorse division program content and has no obligation to do so. APA may, in its sole discretion, decline, reschedule, modify, or remove any program, presentation, or participant, including content that may be defamatory, infringing, or otherwise unlawful or inconsistent with APA’s tax-exempt status, and any participant who violates the APA Meeting Code of Conduct.

Previous or Simultaneous Submissions

Except by invitation, a presentation previously published or read at any state, regional, or divisional meeting may not be presented at APA 2027 unless it is a substantial elaboration (additional findings, etc.) of a preliminary report. A presentation submitted to APA for consideration may not be submitted simultaneously for consideration at a regional, state, or divisional meeting. 

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

All presenters must disclose any financial or other relationship that could reasonably be viewed as creating a conflict of interest with respect to the content of their presentations. Presenters in sessions offering continuing education credit must complete APA’s CE disclosure form within the submission portal. The general purpose of such disclosures is to allow listeners to make their own informed assessment of the presentation. Appropriate methods of disclosure will vary based on the type of presentation involved. To determine appropriate methods, presenters can discuss approaches for providing disclosure with session organizers, who may, in turn, consult with APA staff in relevant areas for assistance.

Eligibility of Session Chairpersons

All chairpersons of sessions must be APA members (members, fellows, or associates). Persons with an affiliate status, such as student, high school teacher, or international affiliate, may not serve as chairpersons. Chairpersons should also present in the session.

Scheduling Presentations

Persons with accepted presentations or programs must participate at the time determined by APA. Persons with time constraints (for example, for religious observance, disability, caregiving, or lactation needs) must include this information on the original submission form; you do not need to state the reason. APA will make reasonable efforts to accommodate scheduling requests but cannot guarantee them. 

Presenters who need a disability-related accommodation to participate should include their accommodation request by the Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET. Requests for disability-related accommodations to attend the convention should be submitted during convention registration. 

Changes and Cancellation

APA may change the date, time, location, or format of any session, including moving it to a virtual format, or cancel any session or APA 2027. APA is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other costs participants incur. Participants are responsible for their own registration, travel, and expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Ownership and Use of Submitted Materials and Presentations

All rights, title, and interest in material submitted in connection with an approved program (“submitted material”) will remain with the author(s). As a condition of the acceptance of the approved program, all author(s) agree to grant to APA a royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide perpetual license to use, reproduce, publicly display, distribute, and prepare derivative works of the submitted material in any medium, including electronic, online, and/or print format. This license shall also include electronic archiving of submitted material in the APA PsycEXTRA database or another archive service utilized by the APA either now or in the future, unless the author(s) or a person authorized to submit on behalf of the author(s) decides not to permit electronic archiving of the program by clicking the “opt out of electronic archiving” box during the online submission process. APA divisions shall not be granted any rights hereunder. 

By submitting material to APA, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are an author of the submitted material, or each author has authorized you to submit it and to grant the rights in this section on that author’s behalf; (b) you have the right to grant the license described in this section, including for any previously published material, for which you have obtained any required publisher permission; (c) you have obtained any permissions required for third-party material included in the submission; and (d) to your knowledge, APA’s use of the submitted material as permitted by these Rules will not infringe any third party’s rights. Works of the U.S. government are not subject to copyright and are accepted on that basis. 

You further represent and warrant that you have the right to grant APA the permissions and license necessary to review, reproduce, distribute, and use the submitted material in connection with the proposal review process and, if accepted, the presentation and promotion of the program. The submitted material may include previously published content, content subject to third-party rights, U.S. government works, or other materials, provided you have obtained any permissions required for APA's intended use. To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold APA harmless from any third-party claims arising from a breach of the representations and warranties set forth above. If you are employed by a government entity or public institution whose governing law prohibits the entity from agreeing to indemnify, your obligation to indemnify under this paragraph shall apply only to the extent permitted by such governing law, and nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit or eliminate any personal liability you may otherwise have. 

Further, as a condition of presenting or speaking at APA ​2027​, you agree that APA, and those acting on its behalf, may photograph, audio record, video record, livestream, and otherwise capture your presentation and your participation in any related question-and-answer period, panel discussion, or session activity (collectively, the “Recordings”). You grant APA a royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, and prepare derivative works of the Recordings in any medium now known or later developed, including electronic, online (including podcasts and streaming media), and print formats. This license shall also include electronic archiving in the APA PsycEXTRA database or another archive service utilized by the APA either now or in the future. APA may edit the Recordings for length, format, technical quality, captioning, translation, and accessibility, and will not edit the Recordings in a way that materially misrepresents the substance of your remarks. 

Name and Likeness Release

You grant APA the right to use your name; your photograph, image, likeness, and voice; your biographical information; and your professional title and affiliation, as provided by you or captured in the Recordings, in connection with the Recordings and with the announcement, promotion, documentation, and archiving of APA 2027 and other APA educational programs. This grant is royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual. APA will not use your name or likeness to state or imply that you endorse any product, service, organization, political candidate, or legislative position without your separate written consent. 

No Compensation Waiver

You will receive no compensation for the rights granted in this section beyond your opportunity to participate in APA 2027. To the extent permitted by law, you waive any claim against APA for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, or misappropriation of name or likeness arising from any use authorized in this section. You also waive any right to inspect or approve the Recordings or any materials in which your name or likeness appears before they are used. 

Third Parties and Confidential Information. You are responsible for obtaining any consents or releases needed for anyone, other than yourself, whose name, image, voice, or likeness appears in your presentation materials. Your presentation and materials must not include any information that identifies a current or former client, patient, or research participant unless you have obtained that person's documented informed consent for its use and for recording and distribution as described in this section. 

Government and Public Employees

If you are an employee of a federal, state, or local government entity, the rights and waivers in this section apply only to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations that govern you.

Survival

The rights granted in this section continue after APA 2027 ends and are not affected by the withdrawal or cancellation of your presentation after it has been recorded. 

APA Convention Interim Policy on Generative AI

All participants are expected to comply with APA’s Interim Policy on Generative AI for the Submission of Convention Related Materials to ensure transparency in the submission process. This policy, which may be updated to reflect technological advancements, is crucial for all presenters to understand. The current version of this policy will always be available on the convention website https://convention.apa.org/proposals/rules-for-participation. 

NOTE: For this policy, AI refers to generative Large Language Model AI tools and does not include grammar-checking software, citation software, or plagiarism detectors. 

• Generative AI Utilization: Generative AI models may assist presenters in creating APA convention presentations or materials but cannot compose the entire session content. The unique creative contributions and experiential insights of human experts are irreplaceable and integral to the unique offerings of APA. 
• Quality Assurance Affirmation: By submitting your materials to APA, you affirm that you have read, understood, and are comporting with the policy. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that content produced by AI is accurate, such as cited publications and presenter resumes. Additionally, presenters are responsible for securing any necessary copyrights. 
• AI Disclosure Requirement: Use of AI in material(s) development must be disclosed, detailing AI’s usage and extent of contribution, both on the presenters’ submission form (check the box "yes" in response to the question, “Was AI used in developing this submission? And if so, how?”), and appropriately cited (How to cite ChatGPT (apa.org)) 
• AI Output Documentation: Upon request from APA, presenters may need to provide the complete AI-generated content as supplementary documentation for review. Accordingly, presenters are encouraged to keep all AI supporting materials, so they are available upon request. Failure to provide such documentation, if asked, may preclude the content or presentation from being included at APA 2027. 

As with all APA convention program content, if materials cited or other information included do not exist, APA will automatically reject them. APA will then determine the next steps based on the APA’s policies and procedures, the specific facts and circumstances, and the APA staff's professional judgment. 

Online Access to Abstracts

APA is pleased to provide presenters at APA 2027 with electronic services for uploading presentation abstracts and PowerPoint files to the online APA 2027 program. Upon acceptance of a presentation or program, APA will provide presenters with a web page address where they can update/upload abstracts and PowerPoint files through the conclusion of APA 2027. 

Note: If you have elected to opt-out of electronic archiving, your abstract will not be included in this service. 

Electronic Archiving Services through PsycEXTRA

All accepted material may be automatically uploaded into PsycEXTRA, the APA’s gray literature database that provides an archival record of presentations, unless the author(s) or a person authorized to submit on behalf of the author(s) decides not to permit electronic archiving by clicking the “opt out of electronic archiving” box during the online submission process. Inclusion in PsycEXTRA does not affect your rights to the submission. The collection of conference papers in this important database enables readers to trace the evolution of research. 

Media Coverage

To encourage higher quality programs and better media coverage, acceptance of a proposal assumes that presenters will prepare advance texts of their presentations or a summary consisting of at least five pages. All presentations and their specific findings should not appear in the media until after the time of presentation. Presenters are strongly encouraged to e-mail their papers to the APA Public Affairs Office at public.affairs@apa.org by June 15. The top page should include your name, affiliation, address, business phone, e-mail, and title of paper. Please add “Presented at APA 2026 at Washington, DC,” and note day and time of presentation.

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