2026 Virtual Conference was held April 10, 2026
The Advancing Excellence in Scholarship Research Conference features research by undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, and community members to promote important, often overlooked, research areas or groups of people.
The Advancing Excellence in Scholarship Research Conference is a student-led initiative through the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Our conference is open to all, and participants do not need to be affiliated with the University of Virginia to present or attend. Click here to learn more about our mission.
Click here to view the program for the 2026 conference.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas, University of Michigan
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Registration: Click here to register and attend the conference (free & virtual)!
Submit to present: Click here to submit an abstract. Abstracts are due by February 27, 2026. Click here to learn more about submissions.
We welcome a diverse array of abstracts that examine unique experiences, perspectives, and outcomes across individuals and contexts, with an emphasis on research about underrepresented or understudied populations and issues