We’re excited to announce the Fresh Perspectives in Personality & Social Psychology: Early Career Virtual Mini-Conference! This half-day event will showcase dynamic talks from early career scholars, providing an engaging platform for fresh ideas and research. The event will feature a mix of 5-minute data blitzes, 15-minute presentations,  and 30-minute professional development sessions, offering diverse formats to suit different types of research and career insights.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
We invite early career scholars (within 6 years post-PhD) to submit their work for this exciting event. Whether you’re presenting cutting-edge research or sharing valuable career development tips, we encourage you to apply! We welcome research on any topic related to personality and social psychology. Here are the available formats:

• 5-Minute Data Blitzes: Quick-fire presentations to highlight key data insights.
• 15-Minute Presentations: Share your latest research findings in a standard 15-minute virtual talk.
• 30-Minute Professional Development Sessions: Offer advice or discuss strategies to navigate career challenges in academia and beyond (should be focused on topics meaningful to early career scholars).

This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow researchers, gain visibility, and contribute to the vibrant early career community. 

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025

Event Date: October 24, 2025, 8am - 12pm EST 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the event! Please reach out to Ben Blankenship, ECC Co-Chair, with any questions.