Help Shape the Educational Program for the EMDRIA Conference
Do you want to play a role in shaping the educational experience of the next EMDRIA Conference? We invite qualified EMDR professionals to apply to serve as Proposal Reviewers for the EMDRIA Conference.
Proposal Reviewers are volunteers who provide thoughtful, structured feedback on session proposals and help ensure a high-quality, balanced, and inclusive conference program.
What Does a Proposal Reviewer Do?
Proposal Reviewers play a vital role in supporting EMDRIA and the conference by:
- Evaluating submitted session proposals using established review criteria
- Supporting the overall quality, relevance, and integrity of conference programming
- Helping elevate diverse topics, perspectives, and presenters within the EMDR community
Reviewers do not present sessions or select their own proposals; instead, they serve as trusted stewards of the peer-review process.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be a current EMDRIA member
- Be an EMDR Certified Therapist
- Have attended at least one previous EMDRIA Conference
Additionally, you must be committed to the quality of the conference and excellence in the teaching and practice of EMDR therapy.
Please note: Any individual planning to submit a presentation proposal for the current EMDRIA Conference is not eligible to serve as a Proposal Reviewer.
Why Volunteer as a Proposal Reviewer?
Serving as a Proposal Reviewer is a meaningful professional service opportunity with several benefits, including:
- Supporting conference programming in your areas of interest
- Strengthening your professional CV with peer-review experience
- Networking with fellow reviewers and leaders in the EMDR field
- Recognition as a Proposal Reviewer during the EMDRIA Conference
Application Process
Before applying, please review the Guidelines, Ethics, and Responsibilities for Proposal Reviewers, which outline expectations, timelines, and confidentiality requirements. Also be prepared to upload your CV and provide a brief paragraph describing your interest in being a Proposal Reviewer (100 words or less).
2026 Call for Proposal Reviewers
The Call for Proposal Reviewers for the 2026 EMDRIA Conference is now open.
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Application deadline: January 14, 2026, 10:59 PM CST
Questions?
If you have questions about the Proposal Reviewer role or application process, please contact us at events@emdria.org.