About the IOCDF Research Symposium
The IOCDF Research Symposium is a forum for researchers and students from around the world to share data and findings from the latest research in OCD and related disorders. Designed “by researchers, for researchers,” this annual event unites scientists to network, learn, and engage in high-level discussion.
You're invited to attend this year's Symposium!
Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Chicago, IL and Online
The 2025 IOCDF Research Symposium will be conducted as a hybrid event. Attendees will have the opportunity to either attend in person at the Marriott Marquis Chicago or join remotely to participate live from anywhere in the world. Virtual attendees will be able to view the live presentations streamed from the in-person Research Symposium as well as participate in real-time Q&A with presenters.
Registration for attending the Research Symposium will open in late March 2025. We invite all researchers, trainees, and students in the field of OCD and related disorders to attend!
Discounted registration pricing is available for both IOCDF Professional and Student/Trainee Members. Learn more about membership with the IOCDF.
Call for Presentation Proposals
We invite researchers of all backgrounds and levels of experience to submit a presentation proposal for the 10th Annual IOCDF Research Symposium! Presentations on any research topic within OCD and related disorders will be considered.
Presentation proposals will be accepted starting Monday, December 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET through Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can expect to receive notification by April 2025.
Call for Posters
The IOCDF is pleased to announce two unique poster session opportunities in July 2025! We invite researchers and students of all levels of experience to submit posters beginning Monday, December 30, 2024, for one or both of the following poster sessions in Chicago, Illinois:
- IOCDF Research Symposium Poster Session (Thursday, July 10, 2025) This poster session will take place as part of the annual IOCDF Research Symposium, a forum for researchers and students from around the world to share data and findings from the latest research in the OCD and related disorders fields, and an excellent networking opportunity for scientists. The Symposium will feature poster sessions that will be accessible online and in-person.
- IOCDF Researcher & Exhibitor Meet & Greet (Saturday, July 12, 2025) Presenters at this poster session will have the opportunity to share their research with not only fellow researchers, but also clinicians, people with OCD, families, and all other attendees at the annual OCD Conference. This is an opportunity to educate the wider OCD and related disorders community about your work!
Poster Deadline
Research poster submissions will be accepted from Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5pm ET (2pm PT) through Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:59pm ET (8:59pm PT). Applicants can expect to receive notification by April 2025.
Poster Awards
IOCDF Student/Trainee Members who submit a poster for the Symposium or Conference will be eligible for a Conference Scholarship and a cash prize for outstanding research posters, as judged by an expert panel.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the 2025 Research Symposium and Poster Sessions, please email research@iocdf.org and conferences@iocdf.org.
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