2027 Student Poster Session

Call for Posters


Student Membership Required to Submit an Abstract
All students who submit abstracts for the poster session must be members of North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA).


Student membership is free. You may click here to join. Please note that you must enter a credit or debit card to complete the application, but it will not be charged.

Overview
 We invite undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals for our forthcoming poster session on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. This event showcases student research and innovative projects within the psychology field.


The session provides an opportunity to

  • Share research and applied work
  • Receive feedback from faculty and peers (UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Willington, UNC Greensboro, NC Central, NC State, Duke, East Carolina, etc.)  
  • Build presentation and professional skills
  • Network with colleagues and mentors


Submission Categories

Submissions may include (but are not limited to):

  • Empirical research (completed or in progress)
  • Literature reviews or theoretical analyses
  • Clinical case studies (de-identified)
  • Program evaluation or quality improvement projects
  • Community-based or applied projects (Please note: Any research involving human subjects will need to attest to receiving human subjects approval.)


Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students: currently enrolled or recent graduates (within 1 year)
  • Graduate students: master’s, doctoral, or professional students


Submission Requirements
 Please submit:

  • Title (max 20 words)
  • Author(s) and affiliation(s)
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Student
  • Category (research, clinical, etc.)
  • Abstract (250–300 words) including:
  • Background
  • Methods/Approach
  • Results (or expected outcomes)
  • Implications


Abstract Evaluation Criteria

  • Purpose and Relevance
  • Background and Rationale
  • Methods or Approach
  • Results, Findings, or Expected Outcomes
  • Implications and Contributions


 Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: no later than Friday, January 15, 2027
  • Poster Session: Saturday, February 27, 2027, at McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC

 

Poster Guidelines

  • Maximum size: [e.g., 48” x 60”]
  • Include: title, authors, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references
  • Visual clarity and accessibility are strongly encouraged

Awards

Awards will be given separately for:

  • Best Undergraduate Poster
  • Best Graduate Poster
  • Honorable Mentions

 

Poster Evaluation Criteria
 Undergraduate Posters

  • Clarity of Purpose
  • Content Understanding
  • Organization & Flow
  • Visual Design
  • Method/Approach
  • Interpretation
  • Oral Presentation


Graduate Posters

  • Scholarly Rigor
  • Clarity of Research Question
  • Methodological Quality
  • Data Analysis/Integration
  • Contribution to Field
  • Poster Design & Communication
  • Oral Defense
  • Engagement Questions


Address
The McKimmon Coference
1101 Gorman St.
Raleigh, NC 27606