JSJC 2026

PSITEC and SCALab reasearch laboratories are pleased to invite you to the 20th edition of the Scientific Day for Young Researchers in Psychology (SCYRP), which will take place

on the 29th and 30th of October 2026

in person at the University of Lille (Pont-de-Bois campus).

The call for contributions is open until July 24th 2026.

You can submit your abstract via the Oxford Abstract website using this link : https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/4434/submitter

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What is SCYRP ?

The Scientific Day for Young Researchers in Psychology is a free event designed to support and promote the work of young researchers in psychology. This annual event provides an opportunity for young researchers (at a master’s, post-master's, doctoral, postdoctoral or engineering level) to present their work and attend lectures and workshops related to psychological research.

The goal of this event is to foster exchanges among young researchers and support them in their research and careers. Your methodological questions are welcome, and you’ll have the opportunity to present your research and benefit from collaborative discussion to help you move forward.

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Theme of this 20th edition

At the Frontiers of Psychological Research: Interdisciplinarity, Methods and Perspectives

With the rapid transformation of scientific knowledge and practices, psychology needs to redefine its boundaries and methods. This scientific day aims to examine the contemporary dynamics of the discipline through three main themes: interdisciplinary work, methodological innovations and perspectives in psychological research.

This event aims to provide a space for discussion and promotion of emerging research, while fostering scientific exchange and collaboration among young researchers.

The temporary program is available here and will be updated regularly.

Come discover what’s new at the 20th SCYRP!

• Two days of in-person sessions: To encourage interaction among participants, especially during breaks, we invite you to join us in person at the Pont de Bois campus of the University of Lille.

• Panel discussions and lectures: The program features several panel discussions and conferences to support your research, help you reflect on your role as a researcher, and explore the future of research.

  • [Plenary Lecture - Interdisciplinarity] Have you heard of interdisciplinarity? Come listen to and discuss with expert researchers addressing the challenges, assets, and prerequisites of interdisciplinarity in psychological research!

  • [Panel Discussion - Innovative Methods] Do you want to broaden the horizons of your research? Come ask your questions at our roundtable talk dedicated to innovative research methods

  • [Plenary Lecture – From Theory to Practice] Together, let’s break down the barriers between fundamental and applied research: come discover the similarities and differences between two types of research that drive forward knowledge in psychology!

  • [Roundtable – Reprospective… and New Perspectives!]: A 20th edition means 20 years of experience! We invite you to a roundtable discussion on developments in psychological research over the past 20 years, featuring a retrospective on past research practices and a focus on future approaches.

• A forum with interactive posters: This year, it’s all about discussion and experimentation! Come enjoy a forum featuring posters alongside stands where you can discover and try out the methods and tools your peers use in their research.

• Support at every step: You’ll have access to handy guides to help you with your presentation, from submission to delivery.

• And many other surprises await you!

Speakers

We are pleased to welcome Prof. André Tricot for the "Interdisciplinarity" symposium on Thursday, October 29th. That same day, we will also be joined by Ada Chmilevschi, Valentin Decraene, and Dr. Kamilla Khamzina for our roundtable on "Innovative Methods."

On Friday, October 30th, we will listen to Prof. Fabien Dhont for the "From theory to practice" symposium. That same day, we will welcome Prof. Bernard Rimé and Prof. Pascale Piolino for our roundtable "Retrospective... and Perspectives!"

Further speaker confirmations are still pending; we will keep you updated as soon as possible.

Target Audience:

Submissions are open to all early-career researchers (master’s students, post-master's, doctoral candidates, engineers) who wish to share research that falls within the scope of the theme of this 20th edition.

Special attention will be given to submissions presenting results (including preliminary findings). It is nevertheless possible to submit an abstract without any results.

Themes:

Contributions may fall under one (or several) of the following thematic axes:

1. Dialogue between psychology and other disciplinary fields

2. Exploration of innovative methodological approaches

3. New conceptions of research

4. Relationship between fundamental and applied research

Presentation formats:

Three presentation formats are available:

• Oral Communication: 12–15 minutes, with the opportunity to highlight methodological questions and challenges encountered, followed by 5–7 minutes of Q&A.

• Poster: portrait-oriented poster, A0 size.

And the novelty of this 20th edition!

• Enriched poster: Portrait-format poster, A0 size + possible provision of a table and chairs to create a stand! Have you created an application or a therapeutic tool, do you use specific devices (VR headsets, art objects, etc.) or wish participants to experiment your methodology? Come share your innovations and let your colleagues try them out!

You can communicate in French or in English. Abstracts must be submitted in the chosen language.

SCYRP is an international event which offers a safe space where anybody can communicate no matter their level of proficiency in the chosen language.

Innovation, collaboration, and the pleasure of learning await you at the 20th JSJC!

This event is organized by doctoral students from the PSITEC and SCALab laboratories at the University of Lille, under the supervision of Marine DELAVAL (Senior Lecturer, PSITEC) and Dorian GOUEYTES (Senior Lecturer, SCALab):

• Antonin ELISABETH (PhD student, PSITEC)

• Adrien LORANT (PhD student, SCALab)

• Jade MARGUERIE (PhD student, PSITEC)

• Louise RICHEZ (PhD student, SCALab)

The members of the scientific board, whose role is to review conference paper submissions: