CANIS NEXT: Emerging Scientists Session
Call for Abstracts
CANIS NEXT is designed to spotlight emerging scientists and early-career professionals whose work is shaping the future of canine science and applied practice. This poster session creates space for research-driven dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines—connecting data, practice, and impact.
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CANIS welcomes abstract submissions presenting original empirical research relevant to canine training, behavior, welfare, sheltering, veterinary behavior, learning, cognition, or human–canine interaction.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 31
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Notification of Decisions: Wednesday, April 15
Who should submit?
We encourage submissions from:
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Graduate and undergraduate students
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Postdoctoral researchers
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Early-career scientists and professionals
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Practitioners conducting applied research
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Submissions may reflect work conducted in laboratory, field, shelter, clinical, or community-based settings.
Research Scope & Focus
Submissions may include quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research and should demonstrate clear methodology and applied relevance.
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We especially encourage work that:
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Advances scientific understanding of canine behavior or welfare
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Bridges research and real-world practice
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Addresses applied challenges in training, sheltering, veterinary, or working dog contexts
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Explores innovative methods, frameworks, or data-grounded interventions
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Pilot studies as well as basic canine research are welcome, provided they include systematic data collection and analysis.
What we're looking for
Abstracts should clearly address:
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What was studied
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How it was studied
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What was found
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Why it matters to the broader CANIS community
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Submissions should emphasize clarity, rigor, and relevance to professionals working at the intersection of science and practice.
Why participate in CANIS NEXT
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Share your work with a multidisciplinary, practice-focused audience
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Gain visibility within the CANIS community
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Engage in meaningful dialogue with researchers, trainers, veterinarians, and shelter professionals
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Contribute to advancing evidence-based canine care and welfare