SUBMISSION & GUIDELINES

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We are inviting submissions from a range of different disciplines that examine the different psychological, social, political, and cultural influences on health and illness, especially for those most excluded in society.

The conference is open to anyone whose interests align with this focus, regardless of their area of expertise.

Participants can choose from several formats, each designed to accommodate different types of research and presentation styles:

Description: A 12-minute presentation, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session. Oral presentations can be academic in nature (e.g., presenting research) or made in a less formal way, to communicate an experience or perspective on one of the conference themes. Oral presentations may be offered by any participants. Where thematically similar, oral presentations may be allocated to a symposium by the conference academic chair. Otherwise, oral presentations will be presented in conference sessions and, where possible, with an indication of a general theme (e.g. “participatory research in health”).

Submission Requirements: Abstract (max 300 words) outlining the research question, methods, results, and conclusions. Please indicate the track most relevant to your submission.

Description: A symposium consists of 3-4 related presentations on a common theme, curated and led by a chairperson. The total duration is 60 minutes, including a 15-minute discussion.

Submission Requirements: A symposium abstract (max 500 words) providing an overview of the theme and objectives, plus individual abstracts (max 300 words each) for each presentation within the symposium.

Description: A roundtable is an interactive session where 4-5 participants discuss a critical issue in health psychology. The session lasts 60 minutes and encourages audience participation.

Submission Requirements: A roundtable proposal (max 500 words) outlining the issue to be discussed, the participants, and key questions for debate.

Description:Posters will be presented electronically on large interactive screens throughout the conference. Dedicated poster sessions will allow authors to discuss their work with attendees. Poster presentations are available for onsite participants only.

Submission Requirements: Poster abstract max. 250 words, including objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Include title, authors, affiliations, and presenting author. Accepted posters must be uploaded as a single-page PDF. Format: landscape, 16:9 aspect ratio. Use clear, readable text and high-quality figures; keep text concise. QR codes and hyperlinks are permitted, but animations, videos, and other non-PDF interactive content are not. The presenting author must be registered and attend the poster session in person.

Description: This open format consists of a 5-minute visual or narrative presentation, followed by a brief Q&A. It is ideal for telling a coherent, engaging story; pitching a provocative idea, an innovative method, or a controversial or preliminary finding.

Submission Requirements: Abstract (max 200 words) highlighting the key idea or challenge, and its significance to the field.

Description:Workshops are interactive sessions designed to provide participants with practical skills, methods, or hands-on experience related to health psychology.

Submission Requirements: Workshop abstract: max. 300 words. Include the title, organiser(s)/facilitator(s), affiliations, aims, target audience, planned activities, and expected learning outcomes. Workshop duration: 2.5 hours. Indicate any special requirements, such as equipment, room layout, materials, or participant limits. All workshop facilitators must be registered for the conference and attend in person.

Participants are invited to present their projects in creative and innovative ways, including, but not limited to, spatial, visual, auditory, or tactile forms of communication. Please indicate the time and space you need for your presentation, along with any technical requirements. The Conference Committee will provide feedback on the feasibility of the proposed format, considering the venue's characteristics and limitations.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Deadline: Submissions are open until January 31st, 2027.

Language: The official language of the conference is English. All submissions, posters, and presentations must be in English as we unfortunately do not have the resources to facilitate translation.

All completed submissions will be reviewed. Authors will be notified of acceptance by March 15th, 2027.

REGISTRATION

On acceptance of your submission, all presenters will be required to register and make payment of the registration fees in order to be included in the programme and present at the conference. Registration opens on March 1st 2027. The deadline for presenter registrations is June 1st, 2027.

PUBLICATION

By submitting an abstract you give consent to publication of the abstract in the conference material including, but not limited to, the ISCHP 2027 conference website, conference programme, conference virtual platform and conference publicity.

Please contact ischp2027@symvoli.gr if you need to discuss this further.

HOW TO MAKE A SUBMISSION

1. Access the online submission portal and submit an abstract.

2. Be sure to complete all relevant sections of the online submission form.

3. Please make sure you provide a full and complete abstract.

4. Please make sure you include current email and phone numbers and notify any changes in these.

5. All submissions will be reviewed by two reviewers and you will be notified of the outcome of this process.

6. The abstract of each type of presentation should be in the following format:

Title

(Times New Roman, size 12, bold, center alignment)

Authors & Affiliations

(Times New Roman, size 10, italics, center alignment)

The abstract text should be a single continuous paragraph, written in Times New Roman, size 10, with 1.5 line spacing, and 2.5 cm margins on the left and right, fully justified, in order to be published in an electronic booklet.

7. If you encounter any difficulties with the online process, please email ischp2027@symvoli.gr for assistance.