*New* IAPHS Annual Meeting: Call for Abstract Reviewers (03/20/26)
Posted: 3/12/2026 (Conference)
IAPHS is currently in need of additional abstract reviewers for the IAPHS Annual Meeting Program. The review period will run from March 20 through April 6, 2026. IAPHS membership is required to participate. Sign up to review abstracts here. Why Volunteer as an Abstract Reviewer? You will shape the annual meeting program, advance your professional profile, support equity and inclusion, access cutting-edge research–all in the context of a flexible, time-bounded commitment.
Why Volunteer as an Abstract Reviewer?
- Shape the Annual Meeting Program
- Your evaluations directly influence which research is showcased at the conference. By reviewing abstracts, you help ensure sessions reflect the most innovative and impactful work in population health science.
- Advance Your Professional Profile
- Serving as a reviewer is recognized scholarly service. It strengthens your CV, demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary science, and signals leadership in the field.
- Get Early Access to Cutting-Edge Research
- Reviewers see emerging ideas before they are presented—an excellent way to stay ahead of trends, identify collaborators, and spark new research directions.
- Support Equity and Inclusion
- Your thoughtful scoring helps IAPHS maintain a diverse and balanced program that represents multiple disciplines, perspectives, and career stages.
- Develop Transferable Skills
- Applying structured criteria sharpens your ability to assess clarity, rigor, and relevance—skills that translate to manuscript reviewing, grant panels, and mentoring.
- Flexible, Time-Bounded Commitment
- Reviews are completed online during a defined window (e.g., past cycles targeted late March to early April). You can plan around your schedule and workload.
What Reviewers Do
- Log in to the IAPHS website and access assigned abstracts via the review dashboard
- Score submissions using clear criteria (1 = most favorable, 10 = least favorable)
- Flag conflicts of interest and opt out if necessary
- Complete reviews by the published deadline (typically 2–3 weeks)
Deadline: 03/20/2026