FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Abstracts submissions and presentations

Will I receive email confirmation of my abstract submission?
Your confirmation of submitting your abstract will be sent to you via email. If you need a copy of this for your records, you should print or save this. You will be able to amend your submission up to the date stated.

How are submissions reviewed?
Abstracts are reviewed by the conference organising committee against the reviewing guidelines.

Are papers published in conference proceedings?
The accepted abstracts are published in the conference programme which is given to each conference delegate but we currently do not publish full papers.

What is the word limit for abstracts?
This information is included in the submission guidelines.

What size should my poster be?
Information will be provided shortly.

Registration

How can I check my BPS membership status?
There are a number of ways you can check your BPS membership status. You can call the BPS Office on 0116 252 9911 or email membership@bps.org.uk. To request your forgotten login details contact our Helpdesk Team 0116 252 9920. Alternately find out more about joining the BPS.

What does my registration include?
Your conference registration includes access to all of the academic conference sessions, conference programme, delegate list, conference bag, refreshments including lunch. Please view our registration page for the full breakdown of costs.

Will the BPS send me a letter of invitation for visa purposes?
In most circumstances your abstract acceptance and your conference booking confirmation will be sufficient for visa applications. The British Psychological Society will issue acceptance letters to people presenting papers at BPS conferences as well as letters of acknowledgement or receipts for event booking payments. The Society will not issue letters of invitation to delegates attending events.