SANS 2023
We are pleased to announce the 15th Annual Meeting of the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society will be IN PERSON, April 27 – 29, 2023 in beautiful
Santa Barbara, California!
SANS 2023
The SANS 2023 Annual Meeting will be an exciting interdisciplinary conference showcasing diverse topics and viewpoints on social and affective neuroscience. Our symposia will cover stimulating and timely topics representing multiple perspectives on affective neuroscience.
Abstract submissions are encouraged from students, postdocs, and faculty working on any aspect of human or non-human research that examines the interplay of social or emotional processes and the nervous system. Abstracts (250 words or less) must contain the specific goals of the study, methods used, summary of the results, and conclusions.
Most abstract submissions will be assigned to a poster session and several talks will be invited from the abstract submissions. The selection process is determined by the SANS Program Committee.
The abstract submission portal for the 2023 conference of the Social and Affective Neuroscience Society is NOW CLOSED.

Key Dates
October 17, 2022 – Abstract submission opens (oral & posters)
December 2, 2022 – Preliminary Conference Program Announced December 2, 2022 – Early Bird Conference registration opens
January 16, 2023 – Abstract Submissions Closed
March 3, 2023 – Abstract acceptance communicated
March 2023 – Full Conference Program announced
March 17, 2023 – Abstract submitters to confirm attendance and participation
March 24, 2023 – Early Bird Registration closes and Regular Conference Registration Begins
April 27, 2023 – Conference Starts
April 29, 2023 – Conference Ends

Program-at-a-Glance
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Abstract Submissions
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Destination Information
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Program Co-Chairs

Jim Thompson
George Mason University

Carmen Morawetz
University of Innsbruck
Program Committee
Dongil Chung, UNIST
Chelsea Helion, Temple University
Kalina Michalska, UC Riverside
Registration Rates
Role/Membership | Early Bird (Dec 2 - Mar 24) | Regular (Mar 25 - April 17) | Final (after April 17) |
---|---|---|---|
Faculty Member | $465 | $565 | $625 |
Faculty Non-Member | $675 | $775 | $825 |
PostDoc Member | $375 | $475 | $525 |
PostDoc Non-Member | $525 | $625 | $675 |
Graduate Student Member | $325 | $425 | $475 |
Graduate Student Non-Member | $450 | $550 | $600 |
Undergraduate Student/RA Member | $295 | $345 | $400 |
Undergraduate Student/RA Non-Member | $395 | $425 | $500 |
Non-Academic | $700 | $800 | $850 |

Awards
Please visit our Awards page to learn about the different SANS conference awards you can apply for, as a member

Membership
Join SANS to enjoy reduced conference rates and the opportunity to apply for conference awards.

Sponsors
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the latest SANS conference? Please visit our sponsors page for more information!