2026 Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Meeting

Call for Papers: 

The priority and late-breaking deadlines for submission of posters and symposia have now closed. Everyone may submit multiple proposals; however, you may present only one symposium session and one poster presentation as the first/sole author. In the event that multiple proposals within each category are received from the same first author, only one will be accepted.

Symposium proposals will be given the option to be considered for a poster presentation should the symposium proposals be declined. You may select one of the following presentation formats:

• Symposium: Submission includes a 250-word summary abstract for all talks in the symposium. Submissions should also include 250-word abstracts for each individual presentation. The individual abstract should summarize the significance of the research questions, study design and sample characteristics, analytic strategies, key results, and conclusions.

  • Continuing Education (CE) credits are a large part of CPA and will be offered to all accepted symposia. We are using CE GO for continuing education credits this year. More information will follow.

• Poster: Submission includes a 250-word abstract summarizing the significance of the research questions, study design and sample characteristics, analytic strategies, key results, and conclusion.

REVIEW PROCESS

Each proposal will be blind reviewed by at least 2 doctoral-level reviewers, based on the following criteria:

• Overall Quality/Importance: Justify that the study addresses significant research questions

• Innovation/Originality: Indicate that the study yields novel knowledge in addiction psychology

• Approach/Methodology: Summarize rigorous and sound research methods

• Diversity Considerations: Discuss relevance to underrepresented minority groups, issues related to generalizability, and/or implications for research with diverse populations

AWARDS

Please see nomination instructions for the Nancy Petry Mid-Career Award and the Research Impact Award. All submissions for the Nancy Petry Mid-Career Award and the Research Impact Award should be submitted through the CPA 2026 Awards Submission Portal by December 15th.

We will also continue to recognize addiction research that is challenging to undertake and reflects the diverse interests of attendees. We invite researchers, clinicians, and students to submit posters for Research Excellence Award consideration in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR), Clinical Translational Research, Understudied Developmental Periods: Childhood and Later Life, and Diverse and Inclusive Perspectives. To be conisdered for these poster awards, please select the appropriate category in the submission portal. Click here to see more information about the awards.

For any questions regarding awards, please email Holly Boyle

Registration: 

Registration includes symposia, posters, continental breakfast, coffee/snack breaks, and networking events and social hours (a cash bar will be available). Continuing education credits are available for an additional fee. A limited number of Travel and Registration Awards are available for student trainees and early-career professionals.

**Presenters MUST register for the conference.**

Registration includes including symposia, integrated clinical training, and posters, social hours, and receptions. Continuing education credits are an additional fee.

Registration includes including keynotes, symposia, integrated clinical training, and posters, social hours, and receptions.  Continuing education and pre-conference workshops for additional fee.

Refunds/cancellations must be requested before April 5, 2026 and will incur a $50 processing fee. No refunds/cancellations after April 5, 2026.

Housing: 

Reservations can be made online for the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.

Address: 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 

Sponsorship: 

Thank you to our sponsors!