Call for Poster Presentation Proposals
The North Carolina Industrial & Organizational Psychologists (NCIOP) invites practitioners, researchers, faculty, and students to submit poster proposals for the 2026 NCIOP Fall Conference, taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Center for Creative Leadership (1 Leadership Place, Greensboro, NC 27410).
NCIOP is dedicated to supporting both current and aspiring I/O psychologists across North Carolina. Our mission is to foster professional growth through opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration. The NCIOP Fall Conference serves our professional community by bringing together researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, showcase innovative work, and strengthen connections across the field.
As in previous years, the conference will feature keynote speakers and networking opportunities throughout the day. New this year, NCIOP is pleased to introduce a poster session highlighting research and professional projects from across North Carolina. We encourage submissions from practitioners, researchers, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students whose work is relevant to Industrial and Organizational Psychology or closely related disciplines.
Poster presentations do not need to focus exclusively on I/O psychology. However, submissions should be grounded in theory, professional practice, or empirical research and should be relevant to both academic and professional audiences.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Proposal Submission Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
| Acceptance Notifications | October 16, 2026 |
| Final Poster PDF Due | October 23, 2026 |
| NCIOP Fall Conference | October 30, 2026 |
Proposals should be submitted through the designated submission form HERE by September 30th, 2026. Proposals need to include all required information outlined in the Proposal Requirements section. Incomplete submissions may not be considered for review.
Types of Poster Submissions
NCIOP welcomes proposals in either of the following categories:
Research Proposals/In-Progress Research
Research projects that are currently being developed, conducted, or analyzed but are not yet complete. These submissions may include projects where data collection has not yet begun, is actively underway, or where final analyses and conclusions have not yet been completed.
Examples may include:
- Graduate student thesis or dissertation proposals
- Research projects in the planning or data collection phase
- Ongoing research projects where analyses, interpretation, or final conclusions are still being developed
Completed Research
Research projects or applied initiatives where data collection, analysis, and interpretation have been completed or are sufficiently advanced to report findings.
Examples may include:
- Completed thesis, dissertation, or independent research projects
- Research studies with finalized analyses and reported findings
- Applied organizational projects where data have been collected, evaluated, and translated into recommendations or outcomes
Applied/Professional Projects
Evidence-based professional initiatives that apply Industrial and Organizational Psychology principles to address organizational challenges, improve workplace outcomes, or inform professional practice. Projects may be completed or ongoing, provided there are meaningful insights, preliminary outcomes, or lessons learned to share.
Examples may include:
- Organizational development or change management initiatives
- Employee selection, assessment, or talent management projects
- Leadership development, training, or coaching programs
- Employee engagement, well-being, or culture initiatives
- Job analysis, competency modeling, or workforce planning projects
- Program evaluations or other evidence-based organizational interventions
Please indicate the appropriate submission category within your proposal.
Eligibility and Authorship Expectations
Submissions are welcome from individuals at all career stages, including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, researchers, and organizational practitioners. Authors do not need to be NCIOP members to submit a proposal. Collaborative submissions involving multiple authors are encouraged. Each accepted poster must identify at least one presenting author who will be responsible for presenting the work during the designated poster session.
Proposal Requirements
Each proposal should include the following:
- Name and institutional or organizational affiliation of all authors
- Name(s) of the presenting author(s)
- Poster title (15 words or fewer)
- Abstract (maximum 400 words)
Abstract Requirements
For In-Progress Research
Please include:
- Research question(s) and/or hypotheses
- Proposed methodology
- Planned analyses
- Expected findings
- Description of study design and sample
- Expected theoretical and practical implications
For Completed Research
Please include:
- Research question(s) and/or hypotheses
- Methodology
- Conducted analyses
- Results
- Description of study design and sample
- Theoretical and practical implications
For Applied/Professional Projects
Please include:
- Description of the organizational challenge, opportunity, or business need
- Purpose and objectives of the project or initiative
- Overview of the intervention, program, assessment, or solution implemented
- Description of the organizational context and target population (as appropriate)
- Evaluation methods and/or evidence used to assess outcomes
- Key findings, lessons learned, or practical outcomes
- Implications for I/O psychology research, professional practice, or organizational effectiveness
Applicants are encouraged to clearly describe how their work contributes to the advancement of research, professional practice, or both. Accepted proposal abstracts and titles will be included in conference materials.
Multiple Submission Expectations
Individuals may be listed as authors on multiple submissions; however, each accepted poster must have at least one designated presenter available during the conference poster session. Individuals may not be presenters on more than one poster.
Proposal Review Criteria
All submissions will undergo peer review by members of the NCIOP Conference Committee.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to Industrial and Organizational Psychology or related fields
- Clarity of the research purpose or project objectives
- Scientific or professional rigor
- Practical and/or theoretical contribution
- Overall quality and organization of the proposal
In an effort to promote knowledge sharing and professionalism within the NCIOP community, we encourage submissions from individuals at all career stages. Our goal is to provide presentation opportunities to the broadest possible range of high-quality proposals while maintaining standards of scholarly and professional excellence.
Originality Statement
To uphold standards of professional and research integrity, submitted work should represent original scholarship or professional practice. Preference will be given to work that has not previously been presented at another professional conference or published elsewhere.
If Your Proposal Is Accepted
Accepted presenters will be asked to:
- Respond to the acceptance notification by the requested deadline.
- Register for the 2026 NCIOP Fall Conference.
- Submit a final PDF version of their poster by October 23rd.
- Present their poster during the designated poster session.
At least one author must register for the conference and be present during the assigned poster session.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
- Presenters are responsible for bringing a printed version of their poster.
- Posters should not exceed 48″ x 96 (poster dimensions).
- NCIOP will provide easels.
- Presenters should plan to be available at their assigned poster throughout the designated poster session to discuss their work, answer questions, and engage in conversation with conference attendees. The poster session is designed to foster collaboration, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate connections among members of the I/O psychology community.
- Poster assignments and setup instructions will be emailed prior to the conference.
- Accepted posters should remain consistent with the original proposal. For projects that are still in progress, updates to data collection or results are expected; however, the overall research purpose, methodology, and scope should remain aligned with the accepted submission
Questions?
For questions regarding poster submissions or the review process, please contact:
nciopteam@gmail.com
We look forward to showcasing the outstanding research and professional work being conducted throughout North Carolina and welcoming you to the 2026 NCIOP Fall Conference.
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