• Abstracts should be between 2500 and 3000 characters (with spaces), not including title, authors, or affiliations
• Abstract title should be no more than 15 words
• Abstract body should be structured with headings for background, setting/population, methods, results (for completed research), and conclusions
• Abstracts can be completed research or works-in-progress and may include research presented at other venues
• Abstracts are encouraged to include patients and community partners as co-authors

Abstracts are encouraged in the following areas that align with the 2026 theme Pragmatic Research: Methods, Tools, and Technology for Rapidly Changing Contexts:

• Methods: advancing pragmatic research design and implementation, including tools, approaches and methods to support rigorous pragmatic research
• Research Results & Findings: study findings and outcomes, lessons learned, and implications for practice
• Technology & Research Engagement: research addressing the application of digital health, AI, machine learning, informative and tools for real-world impact
• Dynamic Landscapes: navigating evolving contextual and policy environments in pragmatic research, strategies for adapting pragmatic research approaches to meet immediate real-world needs

Abstracts may also connect to topics highlighted in the 2026 Pre-Conference Workshops, including:

• Pragmatic Research Planning
• Artificial Intelligence and Health Services Research
• Mixed Methods
• Dissemination & Implementation: User testing and Dissemination Strategies 

How to submit your abstract: Click here

• Complete the form including name, email address, academic title/rank, and institutional affiliation(s) of the presenting author; a complete list of authors and affiliations; abstract title; abstract body with structured headings; indication of abstract alignment with conference theme

Poster guidelines:

• Posters should be submitted to the conference committee in PDF (templates will be provided), however, presenters are responsible for printing their own posters for the conference and must fit in a 4’w x 4’h space.
• Poster session(s) will be held on May 21
• Select abstracts may be invited to present live as a “Best of COPRH Con” session, concurrent breakout sessions, or lightning research talk

Presenter information:

• There is no fee for abstract submission.

• More information will be provided for selected abstracts