28th Black Graduate Conference in Psychology
Theme: Returning to Our ROOTS
June 2-5, 2026
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Black Graduate Conference in Psychology (BGCP) offers an opportunity for graduate students in all fields of psychology to present their ongoing research, gain professional development experiences, and network with other graduate students and faculty in a welcoming environment. Students can present completed projects or works in progress in order to benefit from other attendees’ feedback. Faculty from across the nation will participate in the conference and provide constructive and supportive feedback. The conference program includes paper and poster presentations by graduate students, workshops and panel discussions on a variety of career and professional development issues, and opportunities to meet and socialize with faculty and graduate students in psychology.
Important Dates
- Mid-February 2026: Proposal submission portal opens
- Mid-March 2026: Proposal submission portal closes
- Early April 2026: Accepted participants notified
- Early April 2026: Accepted participants notified/Conference registration opens
- Early May 2026: Accepted participants Conference Registration deadline


