Psychosocial Workshop

Psychosocial Workshop

May 5 - 6, 2026

The Psychosocial Workshop is a two‑day gathering of social scientists, public health researchers, and related professionals working on sexual and reproductive health issues, particularly those related to abortion, contraception, fertility, and sexually transmitted infections. The signature format of the workshop is its dynamic series of five‑minute presentations, where each speaker shares current work or new ideas, allowing for peer feedback and dialogue in a collegial environment. Always held prior to the PAA Annual Meeting, this year the workshop will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6, 2026, immediately preceding the Population Association of America Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. The PAA Annual Meeting runs May 6–9, 2026 at America’s Center in St. Louis. 

Logistics

The start and end times for each day are typically 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Participants attending in person are also invited to the traditional Psychosocial Dinner on Tuesday, May 5 (location and time to be announced). Dinner costs, excluding alcohol, are included in registration fees.

Registration

Please register through the PAA Online portion of the website. Then complete this form for the workshop, including dinner participation and presentation submissions, by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Psychosocial 2026 Planning Committee

Fees

Registration fees are $150 for professionals and $50 for students or postdocs without institutional support. Fees are the same for in‑person and virtual participation. Limited scholarships are available to cover registration fees. To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship section on the registration link above. Registration fees will also be due by March 18, 2026. Payment can be made through the PAA online registration system.

Cancelation

Cancelation requests are not accepted after March 18, 2026 and will not receive a refund. Written cancelation requests prior to that date will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. Cancelations will only include registration fees. Membership dues are non-refundable.

Location

America’s Center, specific room TBA. Book your hotel room at the nearby Marriott St. Louis Grand. PAA has discounted rates you can get on this webpage.