The Society for the Study of Occupation: USA invites abstract submissions for the 2026 Conference, Charting a Course: Focusing and Catalyzing Research for Action, to be held November 5 to 7, 2026 in Portland, Maine. All occupational science topics are welcome.

The abstract submission site opens is now OPEN. The deadline has been extended to Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Please review the full Call for Abstracts document for submission details and requirements.

Nominations are now open for the Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science (RZLOS), to be delivered at the 2027 SSO:USA Annual Research Conference. This honorary lectureship recognizes scholars at any career stage whose work demonstrates meaningful contributions to occupational science, intellectual curiosity and innovation, and a commitment to building the occupational science community.

Nominations are due by May 16, 2025 and must be submitted electronically. Required materials include a nomination letter describing how the nominee meets the award criteria and the nominee’s current curriculum vitae.

Visit the RZLOS page to submit a nomination and for full details, including the reviewer rubric and eligibility information, and submit a nomination.

SSO:USA is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Student Research Grant in Occupational Science. This opportunity supports student research that advances the study of occupation and its connection to health and well being.

Visit the Student Research Grant page for full details, eligibility, and submission information

Optional Information Session on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:00pm CDT. No registration is required.

Zoom link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/95258892103
Meeting ID: 952 5889 2103