2026 Symposia
Annual Student Research Symposium
Now proudly in partnership with:
The ABCT Student Special Interest Group is excited to announce that the fourth annual Student Research Symposium will take place virtually on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The purpose of this symposium is to:
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promote student research
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provide an opportunity for students to share their projects
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provide a space for students to network and learn about scientific communication
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promote diversity in psychological science by easing access to research sharing and networking opportunities
(Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026)
This year we are pleased to partner with the American Psychological Association's Division 37 - Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, ABCT Personality & Personality Disorders SIG, Psych #rstats Club, and Psychin' Out in this effort!
Types of Presentations
Paper Presentation: Oral Paper presentations will be given by a single presenter communicating original or review research. Each presenter will have 10-15 minutes to present followed by two minutes for Q&A. Presenters may use visual aids (e.g., PowerPoint slides) to present their research. Oral paper presentations will be introduced by a discussant, who will also offer concluding remarks.
Poster Presentation: Poster presentations will consist of a one-page visual representation of original or review research using text, charts, graphs, and/or other visual aids (i.e., electronic poster). There are no specific size requirements for poster but they should be legible to a virtual audience. Poster presentations will be posted to Padlet with 2-3 minute presentations.
Symposium Presentation: Symposium presentations will consist of a group of individuals presenting research that is centered around one area of clinical psychology (e.g., anxiety, trauma). Each presenter will have about 15-20 minutes to present. The discussant will introduce the symposium and open the floor for questions after each presentation.
Research Awards
We will be giving out several awards for the symposium. Those awards include:
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Top-Scoring Abstract:
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Peer-Choice Poster Award:
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Distinguished Oral Presenter:
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Clinical Impact Award:
The individuals awarded the peer-choice poster award and distinguished oral presenter will be given the opportunity to present their work at The 2026 Annual Convention SIG Expo.