AANP 2026 Call for Research - Submission Instructions & Presentation Formats

Q: What must be included in a full proposal?

The full proposal must include author and co-author contact details, license state and number, speaker bios under 150 words each, a presentation title, a research summary under 400 words, clinical utility under 150 words, publication status (with link if available), funding and conflict disclosures, preferred presentation format, and a headshot for each presenter.

Q: What are the requirements and differences between oral and poster presentations?

Oral accepted abstracts receive a 20–30 minute in-person presentation at the convention; presenters may also bring a printed poster for the Research Gallery. Poster presenters bring and display printed posters in the Research Gallery with no specific presentation time; poster size is 24”(height) x 36”(width).

Q: What compensation is provided for accepted research presenters?

Accepted oral or poster presenters receive a $100 honorarium plus one day complimentary registration, or a 30% discount for a full registration. Payments are made following the convention.

Sep 21, 2026

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AANP 2026 Call for Research outlines how researchers, clinicians, and educators can submit high-quality naturopathic medicine research abstracts for oral or poster presentations at the AANP Annual Convention (July 16–18, 2026). Proposals must be submitted online by April 20, 2026 with complete application materials, including author details, license information, a structured research summary under word limits, clinical utility, disclosures, and required presentation assets. Guidance is provided for selecting in-person oral versus poster format, poster preparation specs, and compensation for accepted presenters. Final accepted deadline is May 18, 2026.

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AANP 2026 Call for Research July 16-18, 2026 | Submissions due April 20, 2026 | | --- | | The AANP 2026 Annual Convention will bring together the naturopathic community for one powerful gathering with endless impact. Research presentations and posters will feature researchers, clinicians, and educators who are helping shape the scientiﬁc and clinical dialogue of the profession.
Naturopathic medicine creates ripples of health that extend far beyond individual patient encounters. At AANP 2026, those ripples converge, highlighting how naturopathic doctors are advancing evidence-informed, patient-centered solutions that inﬂuence the future of healthcare across the country.
Research abstracts of superior quality will be selected for oral or poster presentations. Each submission will be evaluated for its scientiﬁc content, clinical relevance, and speciﬁc needs of the AANP’s educational program. We anticipate over 600 NDs, ND students, and industry stakeholders joining us in-person and online. | | Submission Instructions:
All proposals must be submitted by April 20, 2026 through the online collection portal HERE. Each of the following must be submitted, in full, via the form and attached PDF to be considered.
Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. | Full Proposal Document Instructions: ● Full name and contact information of Author and Co-authors (Including credentials) ● License State and Number ● Short biography of speaker(s) ( < 150 words each) ● Presentation Title ● Research Summary: Objective(s), Design, Measure(s), Result(s), Conclusion(s) ( <400 words) ● Clinical Utility: Outline considerations for applying this to clinical practice, populations, or the profession. ( < 150 words) ● Have you presented this or will you present this topic soon? If so, where/when. ● Is this research published in a peer-reviewed journal or pending publication? Please provide a link. ● Please disclose the Funding Source for the research and any potential Conﬂicts of Interest ● Prefer Presentation Format: In-Person Oral or Poster? If not chosen for an oral presentation, would you like to submit a poster? ● Headshot for each presenter. (If there are not enough ﬁelds, please email additional headshots to: [admin@naturopathic.org](admin@naturopathic.org)). Photos should be formatted SQUARE and no smaller than 500x500 pixels ● Apply separately for each abstract you are submitting. Oral Presentation: ● Research abstracts accepted for oral presentation will be allotted a 20-30 minute, in person presentation at the AANP Convention. You may bring a printed poster to display in the Research Gallery as well. Poster Presentation: ● Presenters will bring their printed poster and display it in the Research Gallery at the AANP Convention. There will be no speciﬁc presentation time. The Gallery will be accessible all weekend for attendees to view. ● Size: Poster printing dimensions: 24”(height) x 36”(width) . ● Preparation: (Suggested sections for your poster) ● Authors/Title/Afﬁliations ● Background ● Methods ● Results ● Conclusions ● Clinical Utility ● Funding Sources | Compensation:
Research presenters (oral or poster) will be paid a $100 honorarium plus 1 day complimentary registration to the Convention, or a 30% discount for a full registration.
All payments will be made following the Convention. | | --- | | Final Presentation/Poster Deadline if accepted: May 18, 2026 | | For questions about the submission process please [email](email admin@naturopathic. org)[ ](email admin@naturopathic. org)[admin@naturopathic. org](email admin@naturopathic. org). |

FAQs

What is the submission deadline and how must proposals be submitted?

All proposals must be submitted by April 20, 2026 through the online collection portal. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed, and required materials must be submitted via the form and attached as a PDF.

What must be included in a full proposal?

The full proposal must include author and co-author contact details, license state and number, speaker bios under 150 words each, a presentation title, a research summary under 400 words, clinical utility under 150 words, publication status (with link if available), funding and conflict disclosures, preferred presentation format, and a headshot for each presenter.

What are the requirements and differences between oral and poster presentations?

Oral accepted abstracts receive a 20–30 minute in-person presentation at the convention; presenters may also bring a printed poster for the Research Gallery. Poster presenters bring and display printed posters in the Research Gallery with no specific presentation time; poster size is 24”(height) x 36”(width).

What compensation is provided for accepted research presenters?

Accepted oral or poster presenters receive a $100 honorarium plus one day complimentary registration, or a 30% discount for a full registration. Payments are made following the convention.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Berry Peter