Psi in Practice: Dialogues on Investigation

Call for Submissions

Deadline: January 31, 2027

Investigation raises a central question: what does it mean to test something in parapsychology?

As outlined in the general call, Investigation brings predictions into practice through experiment, field study, or structured engagement. Across approaches—controlled laboratory designs, naturalistic studies, and participatory methods—research is shaped by methodological, social, and conceptual constraints.

We invite reflection on the practice of conducting research itself. How are studies designed? How are constraints managed? How are roles negotiated between researcher and participant, practitioner and observer?

Rather than focusing only on outcomes, this series centers on how investigation is carried out—how ideas are translated into action under real-world conditions.

Submission Types

Short essays: up to 5,000 words, including a 250-word abstract, for a general scholarly or scientific audience
Public Lectures: up to 45 minutes, pre-recorded and accompanied by an extended abstract up to 1,000 words in plain language
Interactive Workshops: practical or experiential live online sessions that actively engage attendees, up to 90 minutes, accompanied by a summary of up to 1,000 words in plain language
Panels: live or pre-recorded, involving three or more speakers, up to 90 minutes, accompanied by an up to 1,500-word summary, which may include specialist language, if necessary

Submissions should thoughtfully engage with the Psi in Practice theme, exploring novel perspectives, challenging existing practices, or offering creative insights. We particularly encourage submissions that explore how parapsychological methods can foster personal growth, ethical development, and the formation of compassionate, responsible future investigators.

Accepted submissions will be presented and published online and in a proceedings. By the end of the series, participants will have contributed to a growing archive of methodological reflection, practical experimentation, and ethically grounded discourse that strengthens the foundations of contemporary parapsychology.

Timeline

The Investigation series will be presented May-July 2027 in a mixed format, combining asynchronous online content (pre-recorded talks and essays) with synchronous live events (workshops, panels, and discussions), allowing for global participation across time zones.

The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2027.

Submission Form

I in characters)

Name

First

Last

Title/Affiliation

City/State/Country of Residence

What is the format of your submission?

Short Essay (up to 5,000 words)
Public Talk (with abstract)
Interactive Workshop (with summary)
Panel (with abstract)

Please upload your essay, summary, or abstract here.

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

Please share a picture of you to share in promotional materials. Preferably in a squared format, and at least 512x512px in quality.

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

Short Biography (up to 500 characters)

Social Media IDs

Please provide social media ID's (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), both for yourself and your affiliated organizations, that you would appreciate the Public Parapsychology tagging in its promotions.

Notes or Comments

A/V Consent

I agree to participate in content made by Public Parapsychology (PuP) in connection with the information provided in the call. I agree that, insofar as I am concerned, PuP events may be edited and disseminated in visual and/or audio and/or print form, wholly or in part, to or through any or all communications and/or entertainment media without time limit throughout the world, by the PuP and their successors, assigns and licensees. I also consent to the use of my name, likeness, voice and biographical information in connection with related publicity.

By signing here, I confirm that all of the above information is correct and may be used by on PuP website and in promotional materials for the series.

Clear Signature