Human Rights, Dignity and Justice:
Psychological Science, Practice, Policy, & Equity
How to Submit an Abstract
Regular submission deadline March 15, 2027!!
submit early to expedite the process of obtaining a visa for travel to Egypt
Session Types:
- Paper Panels (the Conference committee organizes thematic panels from submitted paper presentations)
- Roundtable Discussions (one or more coordinators lead a thematically based roundtable discussion – there are several roundtables per session)
- Posters discussion sessions (poster presentation with short (90 second) summary organized into thematically related sessions)
- Posters (printed poster displayed in poster session)
- Lightening Talks for Students (Short (5 minute) talk on psychological work; may be accompanied with no more than 3 slides)
- Pre-Conference Workshops – proposals for 3-hour skill-building workshop
Submission format: Submissions are made online. When you click the green button below you will be redirected to the “ConfTool” registration site. All submitters need to register for an account on ConftTool for abstract submission and conference registration.
Be sure to read the instructions below for abstract submission. You are asked for two beginning sentences to summarize your presentation.
Submission Instructions: READ THIS BEFORE ENTERING SUBMISSION
Note: Priority for Paper, Roundtable, and Lightening Talk presentations will be given for topics that address one or more of the conference themes; Posters may address any psychology topic.
Paper
A paper presents the results of a study or series of studies, or presents a perspective or point of view. Paper topics must focus on the theme of the conference and must address one or more of the focus areas of ICP2027: Environmental Justice; Accessibility & Inclusion; Gender, Diversity, & Intersectional Human Rights; Participatory & Community Led Frameworks; Structural Transformation
Paper presentations will be grouped by the conference comittee into thematically related panels of 4-5 papers, with opportunity for discussion in the session.
Submitting an Abstract for a Paper
The submission form requires selection of topic area; name, affiliation, and email of all authors, and the following: Paper title; long and short abstracts.
- Paper Title: 10 word maximum, each word capitalized
- Paper Long Abstract: copy and paste the following format for the beginning of your up-to-300 word abstract-
Aim: One sentence describing the primary focus of the paper
Main Point: Discuss what the central question(s) are that the paper will address, the main take-away points
- Paper Short Abstract: Combine Aim and Main Point in a 50 word summary
Roundtable/Discussion Panel
A Roundtable/Discussion Panel (55 minutes) consists of a chair and up to 3 additional leaders. The Roundtable/Discussion Panel must focus on the overall theme of the conference Psychological Science, and must address one or more of the focus areas of ICP2027: Environmental Justice; Accessibility & Inclusion; Gender, Diversity, & Intersectional Human Rights; Participatory & Community Led Frameworks; Structural Transformation (see list of focus areas and subareas – bottom of this page).
Each Panelist will make short, introductory remarks from their perspective. This will be followed by interactive panel discussion and discussion with the audience.
Submitting an Abstract for a Discussion Panel
The submission form requires selection of topic area; name, affiliation, and email of the chair, and all panelists, Discussion Panel title, and Discussion Panel abstracts.
Format:
- Discussion Panel Title: 10 word maximum, each word capitalized
- Discussion Panel Long Abstract: copy and paste the following format for the beginning of your up-to-300 word absract
Aim: One sentence describing the primary focus of the discussion and how each panelist will contribute
Main Point: Discuss what the central questions are that the discussion panel will address, the main take-away questions or points
- Discussion Panel Short Abstract: Combine Aim and Main Point in a 50 word summary
Lightning Talk
A lightning talk is a 90-second presentation of the results of a study or series of studies, or presents a perspective or point of view. Topics must focus on the theme of the conference and must address one or more of the focus areas of ICP2027: Environmental Justice; Accessibility & Inclusion; Gender, Diversity, & Intersectional Human Rights; Participatory & Community Led Frameworks; Structural Transformation
Lightning Talks will be presented in a 45-minute session, with opportunity for discussion with the audience.
Submitting an Abstract for a Lightning Talk
The submission form requires selection of topic area; name, affiliation, and email of all authors, and the following: Paper title; long and short abstracts.
- Lightning Talk Title: 10 word maximum, each word capitalized
- Lightning Talk Long Abstract: copy and paste the following format for the beginning of your up-to-300 word abstract-
Aim: One sentence describing the primary focus of the paper
Main Point: Discuss what the central question(s) are that the paper will address, the main take-away points
- Lightning Talk Short Abstract: Combine Aim and Main Point in a 50 word summary
Posters
Posters can be on any topic in psychology related to the ICP mission. Posters can be conceptual (e.g. describe the development of an idea, model or hypothesis) or empirical (e.g. describe a research study or set of studies).
Posters will be presented in two session types (please choose which type):
- Interactive Discussion sessions, during which authors will briefly describe their work and then engage in round-table discussion with participants
- Poster sessions in which authors display their work and are available for discussion with participants
Submitting an Abstract for a Poster
The submission form requires name, affiliation, and email of all authors, a title, and two abstracts: one up to 300 words, and one up to 50 words.
Format:
- Poster Title: 10 word maximum, each word capitalized
- Poster Long Abstract: copy and paste the following format for the beginning of your up-to-300 word long abstract-
Aim: One sentence describing the aim of your presentation
Main Point: One sentence describing the major “takeaway” from your presentation (e.g. primary finding for a research study or
primary idea for a concept paper, or primary finding from a literature review)
- Poster Short Abstract: Combine Aim and Main Point in a 50 word summary
Note
All Student First Authored Submissions must be accompanied by confirmation from a faculty member familiar with the student’s work. Download endorsement form here. Have your faculty complete and sign the form and then email it to icpincinfo@gmail.com with subject line: ICP2027-StudentName.
Student Awards: All poster presentations with student first authors will be considered for poster awards.
The Conference overall title is:
Human Rights, Dignity & Justice: Psychological Science, Practice, Policy, & Equity
Below are focus areas within that broad theme, with topical subareas
