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The primary goal of the Annual RSA Scientific Meeting is to provide a forum for alcohol researchers – from all disciplines – to present their latest findings and to learn about new research developments in an environment that will provide interaction at both the professional and personal level.

The Program Committee strongly encourages both junior and senior researchers to submit proposals. Special consideration will be given to proposals that reflect (but not limited to) gender, race, ethnicity, geographical (international representation), career level. Additionally, chairs should include participants from different institutions (including from outside the United States) in order to provide a wide range of viewpoints. Proposals examining the impact and/or intersectionality of racial disparities; health disparities; or those with an alcohol and comorbidity aspect (i.e., biomedical, substance use, mental health, COVID-19) are encouraged.

Please email info@researchsocietyonalcohol.org if you need assistance.

If you are a single presenter hoping to join a Program Proposal or a Chair of a Program Proposal looking for an addition speaker visit the Program Interest List.

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Call for Proposals

Submission Type Deadline Status  Link

Program Proposals
(Symposia, Workshops & Roundtables)

  • Chair starts proposal & adds participants - Closes December 8
  • Submission of Individual Presenter Abstracts - Closes December 11
  • Chairs add overall abstract, Review & Finalize Proposed Sessions - Closes December 12
 12/12/2025 CLOSED Guidelines & Criteria

Pre-Conference Continuing Education Workshops

  • Professional development CE training workshop or course for building knowledge, skills, and expertise on alcohol-related harm; preventing and recovering from alcohol misuse; and evidence-based treatments for alcohol use disorder.
  • Pre-conference Workshops may be proposed for a 4- or 8- hour blocks.
 12/12/2025 CLOSED Guidelines & Criteria
Poster Presentations 01/30/2026 OPEN

Guidelines & Criteria 

$40.00 USD Submission
Fee per Abstract
Doctoral Student Small Grants Program 11/26/2025 CLOSED DSSG Program

Student Merit & Junior Investigator Meeting Awards

*A Poster Presentation will be required to be submitted for the Annual Scientific Meeting to apply for the Student Merit and Junior Investigator Meeting Awards.

 01/30/2026 CLOSED Meeting Awards
Undergraduate Distinguished Travel Award 01/30/2026 OPEN UDTA
Nadia Chaudhri Rising Scholar Award 01/30/2026 OPEN Nadia Chaudhri Award
Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award 01/30/2026 OPEN Enoch Gordis Award
RSA Annual Awards
*Submissions restricted to RSA Members Only.		 01/30/2026 OPEN Annual Awards
ACER Journal Award for Early Career Investigator 01/30/2026 OPEN ACER Journal Award

Animal Research and Ethics Committee (AREC) Annual Award Nominations
*AREC’s Annual Award is given to an individual who advocates for, implements, or excels at application of ethical practices in alcohol-related research. Self-nominations are accepted.

*Nominations for this award are accepted from RSA Members only. Non-members nominated will be considered but are not encouraged.

 01/30/2026 OPEN Annual Awards

*Deadlines are 11:59 PM US-Eastern Time. RSA Staff assistance ends at 5:00 p.m. US-Eastern Time. 

 

Annual Meeting Hotel: 

 

Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, TX

Located on the river walk of San Antonio, RSA attendees and guests can take breaks from exciting science to enjoy some of the city's most renown attractions within walking distance. Experience the charm and reserve your accommodations at RSA's headquarter hotel, the Grand Hyatt, San Antonio.

RSA has reserved a room block for meeting attendees to receive a reduced rate of $249++/night.

Book Your Room Before Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to Receive the Reduced Rate. Any Reservations Made After May 26th are not Eligible for the Discounted Group Rate. 

Please note the following when making your reservation:

  • RSA attendees receive:
    • Complimentary basic internet in the guestrooms.
    • Complimentary usage of the hotel fitness center.

*The discounted hotel rates above are available to travel agents and other booking agencies; provided reservations are made through the RSA hotel links posted on the website.  Keep in mind some university travel agents book reservations at other hotels to receive a commission.

Additional Information:

  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM EDT
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM EDT
  • Daily valet parking rate: $70++/night
  • Self-Parking rate: $49++/night

Business Center: The hotel does offer a full service business center through FedEx Office.

  • Business Center Hours:
    • Monday - Friday ~ 7 AM - 7 PM
    • Saturday ~ 7 AM - 5 PM
    • Sunday ~ 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Hours are subject to change