You can submit abstracts for research presentations, discussions (panel discussion/round table) and workshops. There are three types of research presentations: presentations in symposia, oral presentations and poster presentations. Based on the abstract (max 300 words), the scientific committee will judge the suitability of the abstract for the conference.
October 16, 2025
Call for abstract open
December 4, 2025
Deadline abstract submission
January 16, 2026
Notification of acceptance of rejection
Based on the abstracts the committee will select 5 candidates for the a) ARPH Oral Presentation award, and 5 candidates for b) the poster presentation award. Presentations will be evaluated during the conference by a jury. The awards will be handed out during the closing ceremony of the conference. Note that attendance during the closing ceremony is a prerequisite for receiving an award. Presentations in a symposium are eligible for the ‘ARPH Oral Presentation Award’.
The abstract should not be more than 250 words in the body text (background, methods, findings, and discussion and conclusion) and additionally include (max 50 words) a note on how this research aims to connects to or is relevant for the future of health psychology. The abstract should not include figures, tables, or references. Abbreviations should be kept to a minimum and defined at first use. Please note that we cannot publish abstracts of work that has previously been published in full elsewhere. Please mention funding information and/or conflicts of interest.
Provide a catchy and concise title for your submission
Provide full names and affiliations (name of organisation, city, and country) for all authors
Briefly describe the rationale and prior research informing your submission
Including, if applicable, study design, participants, interventions, analysis, etc.
Describe outcomes, data, and statistical tests if appropriate. For example, for randomised controlled trials, the actual numbers and percentages for the primary outcome/s, and estimated effect size (e.g., odds ratio) and its precision (eg, 95% CI).
Describe the main take-home message, strengths and limitations, and future directions of the research
Provide insight into how your research connects to or is relevant for the future of health psychology