Wallace Symposium Paper and Poster Submission Form

Wallace Research Symposium banner with May 18-20, 2026 date and University of Iowa location in Iowa City
The Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa and the Renzulli Center at the University of Connecticut are delighted to again collaborate on the Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development, which will be held on May 18-20, 2026, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, USA. As a leading conference on research related to gifted education, scholars are invited to participate in this symposium to share current research findings and explore important questions relevant to the field. Presenters are invited to propose sessions related to the following themes:

• Giftedness, human potential, and talent development
• Affective issues in achievement and talent development
• Curriculum and instruction
• Program models, implementation, and evaluation
• Creativity
• Acceleration
• Twice-exceptionality
• Overlooked talents
• Methodological issues in research on talent development
• Other

You may propose a paper or a poster for the conference using this form. For either option, please prepare a title and abstract of 100-200 words. If you are submitting a paper proposal, please prepare a document of no more than 1000 words that addresses the purpose of the research, a brief overview of the methodology used, key findings, and implications for the field based on your findings. (The 1000-word limit does not include references, tables, or figures.) This proposal document is not required for poster proposals.Paper presentations will be 20 minutes long, organized into sessions including 2-3 papers each, with additional time dedicated for questions and discussion. Posters will be presented during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, afternoon reception.  All presenters are expected to register for the conference. 

  • Deadline for proposal submission: September 15, 2025
  • Notification regarding proposals: November 3, 2025

Submit your paper or poster proposal here