Call for Abstracts
We invite undergraduate researchers to submit their original empirical research in alignment with the conference theme, "Psychology at the Crossroads: Understanding Minds, Transforming Lives, Shaping Futures," and one of the seven conference tracks.
Note:
The 18th Young Psychologist Competition and UG Research Colloquium will be held offline.
Students have to submit an abstract of the research paper on a topic of their interest in psychology, related to the theme.
Participants should identify the most appropriate track for their research while submitting their abstracts.
All the submissions will go through the selection process by the Scientific Selection Committee (SSC).
All the participants have to register for the conference after receiving the confirmation mail about their abstract selection. Selection of abstract is mandatory for the participation.
Participants whose abstracts are selected have to submit the full paper, which will be further reviewed by the SSC.
Final allocation to YPC, oral presentations, or poster presentations will be determined by the SSC.
Only authors of the selected full papers by the SSC will participate in the 18th Young Psychologist Competition and UG Research Colloquium.
Participants who do not submit the full paper will not be eligible to participate.
There are no restrictions on the number of entries from an institution; but only supervised/guided research papers will be entertained.
Maximum authors (Students- 6 members) along with the guide/supervisor (1 Faculty) are permitted for a paper/poster. The name of the supervisor/guide should be mentioned wherever required.
Ethical clearance form (click here to access) should be submitted along with the abstract.
Together, let us understand minds, transform lives, and shape futures.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
In the Abstract:
Provide the full title of the study in the abstract.
Mention the full names and institutional affiliations of all authors (including research supervisor/guide) in the intended order.
Clearly mention the corresponding author's email address and contact number.
Identify the presenting author clearly.
Ensure all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission
The abstract should not exceed 250–300 words (excluding title, author details and keywords).
Include the research background or rationale, objectives, methodology, key findings, conclusion or implications, and 3-5 keywords.
Completed studies should report actual findings. For studies still in progress, indicate its current status and provide preliminary findings only if available.
Select one primary conference track. A secondary track may be indicated if relevant. The scientific committee may reassign a submission to a more appropriate track.
Authors are responsible for appropriate informed consent, confidentiality, data protection, risk management and ethical approval or exemption where required.
Obtain the required Ethical Clearance Form (click here to access), and attach it with the abstract.
Ensure all information is accurate and all required approvals/signatures are in place.
Important Information:
Only original empirical research papers are invited.
Review papers, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and purely conceptual papers are not within the scope of this call.
Join us at the 18th Young Psychologist Competition and Undergraduate Research Colloquium, as we explore new questions, share evidence-based insights, and celebrate the contributions of emerging researchers to the advancement of psychological science.