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Governing Board Election
Vote by August 31
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The 2026 Governing Board Election provides an opportunity to select the leaders who will represent our members and guide the Society's mission and strategic vision. Emeriti, Fellows, and Members, are invited to participate in this important process.
Two seats are available on the 2026 Governing Board. Newly elected members will serve six-year terms from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031. Voting closes on August 31 (member login required). More.
Meet the Candidates
James Antony, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA
Ayşecan Boduroğlu, Koç University, Türkiye
Audrey Duarte , University of Texas at Austin, USA
Thomas S. Redick , Purdue University, USA
Karl K. Szpunar, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Joachim Vandekerckhove, University of California, Irvine, USA
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2025 Keynote Address
Suparna Rajaram
Stony Brook University, USA
The Cognition of Social Remembering: Implications for Individual and Collective Memory
Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM U.S. Mountain Time | Plaza Ballroom ABC
Photo Credit: Juliana Thomas
| As social animals, humans have a deep need to connect with others, facilitated by sharing and transmitting information among social connections. We learn and remember with others, and we construct collective memory for the past. Yet, over a century of scientific experimental research has focused on the study of memory in individuals working alone. Cognitive research on memory in recent years has begun to focus on how sociality influences memory, and my research group leverages cognitive principles of individual memory to investigate these social influences. More. | |
New in 2025: PS Town Hall
Current threats to psychological science - what's going on and what you can do about it?
Friday, November 21 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM U.S. Mountain Time | Plaza Ballroom ABC
From grant terminations to funding cuts and politicized attacks, higher education and science are facing multiple challenges. This panel discussion will give attendees a greater understanding of current threats to science, scientific funding, and the pressures facing universities in the United States.
Speakers: Juliane Baron, Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABBS); Betty Tuller, U.S. National Science Foundation, USA; Sarah Heilbronner, Science Homecoming and Baylor College of Medicine, USA, TBD, Staffer from Colorado Governor's Office. Moderator: Lisa Fazio, Vanderbilt University. More.
| Early Registration Closes August 31 | |
Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting is officially open. Join more than 2,000 of your colleagues in Denver, Colorado, USA from November 20-23, for an unparalleled opportunity to share research, network with leaders in the field, and explore the latest advancements in cognitive psychology. Be sure to secure the best rates by taking action before the August 31 early registration deadline. More.
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The Psychonomic Society's special room block rates are now open for reservations. Stay at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel and be right in the heart of all conference activities. Reserve your room early and begin planning your Denver trip. Hotel reservations at the negotiated rates are available until October 27 or until the room room block is filled, whichever comes first. More.
| | Accommodations & Accessibility
PS is committed to making our events accessible and welcoming. We strive to host inclusive events that enable everyone, including individuals with disabilities, not just to attend, but to engage fully and enjoy the program offerings. The request deadline is August 31, learn more and apply here. | Renew your Membership
Your membership serves two important purposes: it provides you with the largest registration discounts and helps maintain the Society's membership strength, crucial for our advocacy efforts during these challenging times. To renew, visit here. | | Family Care Grants
The Family Care Grant program is designed to support attendees who incur extra family care expenses, above and beyond their regular family care expenses, in order to attend the annual meeting. All 2025 meeting attendees are eligible to apply. The deadline is September 1, learn more and apply here. | Carbon Conscious Award
The Carbon Conscious Award recognizes attendees who demonstrate exceptional commitment to minimizing their environmental impact while participating in our Annual Meeting. For more information on how to apply, visit here. | | |
Member Support Fund
Many of our members are facing research funding cuts, job losses, and institutional budget reductions that have created financial challenges for scientists worldwide. To support our community during these difficult times, we're offering 2025 membership dues waivers. Please complete the form here to apply.
Contribute to the Support Fund
Support your colleagues and help maintain their benefits during this turbulent time, please donate to the Member Support Fund, a new initiative where the Society will match contributions up to $25,000 to help those in need.
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Call for Applications: Fall Class of Fellows
Apply by September 1
| | Fellows are among the most distinguished researchers in cognitive psychology, recognized for their significant scientific contributions and methodologically rigorous research. If you've developed expertise in your area and made significant, independent contributions to the field, consider applying for Fellowship recognition. Applications for the Fall Class of Fellows are due by September 1. Learn more and apply here. | | | |
2025 Request for Proposals:
Advanced Training in Mathematical and
Computational Modeling for Psychological Science
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Sponsored by the William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund
Initial Proposal Deadline: September 1, 2025
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The William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund invites proposals to fund advanced training opportunities in mathematical and computational modeling for psychological science in summer schools or focused workshops.
Topics in which the Estes Fund Committee is particularly interested include:
- Cognitive architectures
- Bayesian approaches to perception and concept formation
- Machine learning for psychological modeling
- Applications of mathematical models to neuroscience
Please contact grants@psychologicalscience.org if you have any questions during the initial proposal preparation process. You don't need to be an APS member to apply but you will need to establish an account with APS in order to submit an initial proposal. Submit here.
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Call for 2026 Keynote Speaker Nominations
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel, San Diego, California, USA
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Fellows and Members are invited to nominate an eminent researcher to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, USA. Nominees must be a distinguished Society member or non-member who would give a compelling talk. The Nominations Committee will consider submissions and create a shortlist to present to the Governing Board for final selection. Nominations are due September 12. More.
View a list of past Keynote Speakers here.
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Tenure/Tenure Track Associate or Full Professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY
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Assistant Professor, Iowa State University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, tenure-track, Eckerd College
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Assistant Professor Position (tenure track), University of Illinois
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Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
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Assistant Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of San Diego
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Assistant Professor, DePaul University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, VA Boston Healthcare System
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Lecturer, Cognitive Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Cognitive Science Generative AI- Open Rank, University of Michigan- Psychology
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