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Submitted Talk Rules and Guidelines

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Overview of Submitted Talks 

  • A Submitted Talk is a 15-minute individual presentation delivered by a primary researcher in a particular area of psychological science. Submitted Talks should present empirical research only, with all data collection and analysis completed by the time the submission is finalized. Submitted Talks offer the opportunity for authors to present their research at the Convention in 10-12 minutes, accompanied by slides and followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.  
  • Submitted Talk submissions should reflect original research conducted by the presenting author and not already published in a peer-reviewed journal. Research presented at the inaugural 2024 APS Global Psychological Science Summit will be considered for the 2025 APS Annual Convention. 
  • The Program Committee will accept 5 outstanding Submitted Talks in each subject area for presentation at the Convention. Accepted Submitted Talks are grouped by subject area into 80-minute sessions scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm. Since so few Submitted Talks can be accepted for presentation, we encourage you to also submit your research as a poster if you are interested. Submitted Talks will not automatically be considered for presentation as a poster. 

Note: Please submit your presentation as either a Submitted Talk or a Flash Talk. The same presentation should not be submitted as both a Flash Talk and Submitted Talk. 

Deadlines for Submission 

  • All Submitted Talk submissions must be finalized by Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET (22:00 UTC). Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent in February 2025, after the Program Committee has reviewed all submissions. 
  • Scheduling: All accepted Submitted Talks are grouped by subject area into 80-minute sessions scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm. Submitted Talks cannot be rescheduled.

Review, Selection, and Notifications 

  • Submissions will be reviewed by members of the Program Committee. Only 5 Submitted Talks per subject area can be accepted for presentation at the 2025 APS Annual Convention, so please include as many relevant details as possible in your submission for the Program Committee to effectively evaluate your submission. 
  • Submissions for Submitted Talks should reflect original research conducted by the first and/or presenting author and not already published in a peer-reviewed journal. Research presented at the inaugural 2024 APS Global Psychological Science Summit will be considered for the 2025 APS Annual Convention. 
  • With all submissions the Program Committee retains the right to request additional information, ask that changes be made to improve a presentation, or decline a presentation the Committee does not find relevant to the meeting or that does not follow the guidelines for submission. No changes can be made after proposals have been submitted unless the Committee has specifically requested that change. Please re-read your submission before you finalize it to ensure the submission is free of spelling or grammar errors and that all authors have been added to the submission. The deadline to request any edit to the program listing for an accepted Submitted Talk is March 31, 2025,  at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC). 
  • Since so few Submitted Talks can be accepted for presentation, we encourage you to also submit your research as a poster if you are interested. Submitted Talks will not automatically be considered for presentation as a poster. 

Speaker and Submitter Responsibilities 

  • Submitters do not need to be members to submit proposals or to have proposals reviewed. Please note that you must log in to your APS Member Profile or create a free APS account to create a submission. 
  • There is no membership requirement of any author on a submission. (Note: APS members receive discounted convention registration rates.)  
  • An individual may be a presenting author on only one Submitted Talk proposal. 
  • An individual may be a first author on only one (1) poster proposal and a co-author/presenter on multiple poster proposals and may participate in multiple symposia. (Exception: An individual may be the first author on an APS Annual Convention poster proposal, Flash Talks, Submitted Talk, as well as a Teaching Institute poster proposal.) 
  • The presenting author (speaker) must accept the speaker agreement if their submission is accepted for presentation. Information on how to do so will be included in your emailed acceptance notification. 
  • Please submit your presentation as either a Submitted Talk or a Flash Talk. The same presentation should not be submitted as both a Flash Talk and Submitted Talk. 
  • The presenting author (speaker) must register for the Convention. Early-bird registration rates are available until April 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC). 
  • The name of the proposal submitter will not appear in any program unless the submitter elects to be listed as an author. Submitter information is only used while submitting. After a submission has been finalized, all submission communication will be sent to the presenting author. 
  • The commitment of all participants and listed co-authors must be secured in advance of proposal submission. 
  • The presenting author (speaker) is responsible for sharing submission notifications and information with co-authors. 
  • All presentations should present the scientific research that was accepted for the Convention. If an author delivers a presentation that is different than what was submitted and accepted, it may be removed or cancelled at APS’s discretion. 
  • Scheduling: All accepted Submitted Talks are grouped by subject area into 80-minute sessions scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm. Submitted Talks cannot be rescheduled.   

Program Participant Registration Policy 

All program participants must register and pay the appropriate registration fee by May 1, 2025. APS members receive discounted convention registration rates. Registrants pay the early-bird rate before the deadline of April 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET (21:00 UTC). All Submitted Talk presenters must present on-site at the Convention. No remote or virtual presentations can be facilitated. 

Submission Guidelines 

APS seeks presentations showcasing the latest findings in psychological science. Below are some guidelines that can assist in the preparation of your Submitted Talk submission. 

To submit a Submitted Talk, you’ll need to enter the following information: 

  • Submitter information: When you begin your Submitted Talk submission, you’ll be prompted to log in to your APS Member Profile or create an account. Although membership is not required to submit your research, you must create a free APS Profile. Once you log in or create your account, you’ll be automatically redirected to the submission system to complete your submission. The name of the proposal submitter will not appear in any program unless the submitter elects to be listed as a presenter or author. Submitter information is only used while submitting.
  • Submitted Talk title: The title should be succinct and descriptive. Please use Title Case – e.g., Meaning in Time: We Consider Our Lives Insignificant When Viewed from the Future. 
  • Abstract: A brief, high-level overview of the empirical research that will be presented. The abstract should describe the findings. (50-word maximum). 
  • Subject area: Related area of research will be used to match the proposal with the best-suited reviewer. The Program Committee will select 5 outstanding Submitted Talks in each subject area for presentation at the Convention. A secondary subject area may also be selected. 
    • Subject areas: Biological/Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Cognitive, Developmental, General, Industrial/Organizational, Methodology, Personality/Emotion, and Social. 
  • 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). 
    • Emphasize the rationale, theoretical and/or applied significance of results, and general principles of the research. State whether the study is exploratory or confirmatory. It is not acceptable to say, “The results will be discussed.” 
    • References are optional (words will count towards the 500-word maximum). 
  • Author Information: The university or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors. A maximum of 4 co-authors may be included. 
    • The first author is the person who contributed the most or led the research study and should be listed first (even if the first author is not attending the Convention). 
    • An individual may present on only one Submitted Talk proposal.
    • The presenting author is the person who will give the Submitted Talk and must register for the Convention. 
    • APS membership is not required of any author. APS members receive discounted convention registration rates.