Call for Research Poster Abstracts: EMDR UK Conference 2027

15 September, 2026

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The Scientific and Research Committee (SRC) invites you to submit poster abstracts for consideration to be displayed at the 2027 EMDR UK National Conference, taking place in London on 12-13 March 2027.  The conference marks a landmark milestone, celebrating 30 years of advancing EMDR therapy, practice, and research across the UK, we encourage you to be a part of it.

Whether you are early in your research career, an experienced academic, or a practitioner evaluating a local service or clinical case series, we want to hear from you! Presenting a poster is a fantastic opportunity to share your work, foster collaboration, and contribute to the growing evidence base for EMDR therapy.

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract Length: Maximum of 300 words (excluding title and author details/affiliations).
  • Suggested Structure:
    • Title: Concise and descriptive.
    • Background/Rationale: Purpose and theoretical or clinical context.
    • Methodology: Research design, sample, and analytical approach (or description of service evaluation/case review framework).
    • Results/Findings: Summary of key outcomes or observations.
    • Conclusions & Implications: What these findings mean for EMDR therapy practice and/or future research.
  • How to Submit: Please send your abstract as a Word document or PDF to Anthea Sutton (Academic and Research Liaison) at: a.sutton@emdrassociation.org.uk
  • Submission Deadline: 30 October 2026 

How Posters Will Be Assessed

All submitted abstracts will undergo peer review by the Scientific and Research Committee (SRC). Submissions will be assessed against the following criteria:

  1. Relevance & Originality: Alignment with EMDR therapy practice, theory, service evaluation, or research development.
  2. Methodological Quality: Soundness and clarity of the research design, data collection, and analytical methods appropriate to the study design.
  3. Clarity & Structure: Logical organisation, readability, adherence to the 300-word limit, and well-supported conclusions.
  4. Impact & Application: Clear and meaningful implications for clinicians, clients, researchers and/or the wider therapeutic community.

Instructions for Resubmissions

If you are resubmitting an abstract that was previously submitted to an EMDR UK conference (e.g., following feedback from last year’s committee):

  • Accompanying Cover Note: Authors must include a short summary (up to 150 words) alongside their submission detailing:
    • How the abstract/study has developed since the previous submission.
    • Specific changes made in response to the feedback provided by the committee last year.
  • Resubmissions without this explanatory note will be returned for clarification before review.

Lightning Talks Feature

Successful poster authors will be invited to deliver a “Lightning Talk” at the conference – 60 seconds to present a brief summary of their research to highlight their poster and encourage delegates to visit the poster exhibition during breaks.

Questions & Enquiries

If you have any questions about the submission process, abstract structure, or suitability of your project, please contact Anthea Sutton at a.sutton@emdrassociation.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating the research within our EMDR community in 2027!