The 2027 GSRNet Meeting Program Committee invites proposals for panel discussions / roundtables addressing key questions, challenges, and future directions in stress and resilience research.
Panel discussions / roundtables should be interactive and stimulate debate, designed to challenge existing paradigms, spark discussion, and engage the audience. They are not intended as a sequence of formal talks or presentations; instead a moderator introduces a central question/theme and each panelist offers a brief (3-5 min) perspective around this question/theme to launch the discussion. Proposals should clearly describe how audience interaction and dialogue among panelists will be facilitated.
Each panel discussion / roundtables requires one moderator and three to four panelists representing diverse scientific perspectives. The moderator should be able to facilitate a balanced discussion and is encouraged not to represent a single “side” of the debate. Panel discussions will be 60 minutes in duration, with most time dedicated to moderated discussion and audience Q&A. In line with GSRNet’s global mission, proposers are encouraged to consider diversity in career stage, gender, and geographic origin when assembling their contributions, while maintaining a strong focus on scientific quality and relevance.
Panel discussion proposals must be submitted by a registered member of GSRNet. Membership is free and can be obtained easily via our website.
If the proposal is accepted, GSRNet will waive the registration fee for each panelist and moderator, but will not cover travel and accommodation expenses.
How to apply:
- Send all information indicated below as a single document (PDF) to aurelie.lattion@epfl.ch by May 15, 2026 (5:00 pm CEST) (deadline extended).
Proposals should include:
- Panel title
- Central question(s) or debate topic, including relevance to the meeting and the field.
- Names, affiliations, countries, gender (optional), and career stages of the moderator and panelists. The proposer may serve as moderator or panelist.
- Description of the proposed discussion format and audience engagement
By submitting a proposal, all proposed speakers/chairs agree that:
- The proposal is complete and accurate.
- All proposed panelists and the moderator have given their consent to participate, have agreed to the sharing of their personal details with GSRNet for the purpose of this proposal, and are committed to attending the Meeting in person in case of acceptance.
- The Program Committee may request modifications prior to final acceptance.
- A proposal will be considered as officially accepted into the program upon confirmation of participation by all involved participants.
- Upon selection, any change needs to be approved by the Program Committee.
- The proposal is not being submitted on behalf or in representation of a pharmaceutical company or industry.
- In no event will GSRNet be liable for the content of a proposal with respect to its participants or any other person or institution.