Submission Instructions
Submissions will open November 1, 2024!
In the meantime, please review the submission instructions below. We look forward to reviewing your submission!
Submission and Notification Timeline
- Submission period opens: November 1, 2024
- Submission period ends: February 7, 2024
- First authors and their faculty mentors will be notified of acceptance: February 21, 2024
- GURP 2025 conference: April 5, 2024
Submission Instructions
Required Information
Please proofread all of the following prior to submission, as this information will be included in the program as it is submitted. All co-authors and faculty mentors must have reviewed and agree to submit the proposal prior to submitting.
- Title and abstract for the presentation
- Name and email address of all authors of the presentation, including your own
- Name and email address of the faculty mentor for this research project
- Type of presentation (poster or oral; more information here)
- Subfield of Psychology that best describes your presentation
- Current stage of research
All submission types should follow the title and abstract criteria below.
Title and Abstract Criteria
The title of your GURP conference proposal should be no more than 100 characters,
including spaces. The title will be printed in the program exactly as you enter it in the submission
form. Conference presentation titles should be clear, concise, and informative, accurately
reflecting the main focus and findings from your research. Use specific keywords and
avoid jargon to ensure the title is easily understood by a broad audience.
Your GURP conference abstract should be no more than 750 characters, including spaces. A conference abstract is a concise summary of your research project submitted to
a conference review committee for consideration. The abstract should provide an overview
of your study, including background information about the research topic and question,
a summary of methods used, key results, and conclusions. It helps organizers decide
which projects to include in the program and gives attendees an initial impression
of your work. To write a strong abstract, focus on clarity and conciseness, highlight
the most important aspects of your research, and ensure it is understandable to a
broad audience. Revising and editing are crucial steps, as the abstracts may be printed
in the conference program. A well-crafted abstract increases your chances of being
accepted and attracting conference attendees to your session. Do not include in-text
citations in your abstract submission. However, you should include citations and references
in your posters and presentations.
We recommend reviewing Chapter 2 of the APA Style Publication Manual (or this handout based on the chapter) for tips regarding titles and abstracts.
