Organizational Neuroscience and Biology Interest Group (NEUB)

2025 Division Scholarly Program: Call for Submissions

Program Chair: Sebastiano Massaro, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey (UK); The Organizational Neuroscience Laboratory, London (UK)

The Organizational Neuroscience and Biology Interest Group (NEUB) invites symposia, papers (including empirical, conceptual, methodological, and future research), and poster submissions for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), which will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 25 to 29 July 2025.

NEUB is dedicated to using neuroscience and biology knowledge and approaches at different levels in organizations, as well as promoting linkages to management practice.

Specific Domain

NEUB encourages knowledge generation through theoretical propositions and/or empirical evidence about the neural and biological mechanisms associated with behavior in the workplace. Concurrently, the interest group seeks to understand how the environment, culture, and institutions can affect organizational actors’ nervous system functioning. By considering neuroscience and biology at different levels of analysis in organizations, we encourage interdisciplinarity and multi-methods research. Moreover, we stress ethical considerations when using neuroscience and biology technology in workplace research.

Special Instructions

NEUB welcomes submissions from scholars at all stages of their careers, including doctoral students. NEUB is particularly interested in micro, meso, and macro-level contributions that span various traditional fields, such as OB, entrepreneurship, strategy, research methods, HR, and more. We encourage submitting articles focused on empirical, conceptual, methodological, and/or 'future research' plans, as well as thought-provoking symposia that provide attendees with opportunities to explore new ideas in the field.

At this AOM Annual Meeting, NEUB is introducing new submission formats in addition to traditional paper and symposium submissions. In line with the spirit of this year’s AOM meeting, we are also calling for "Poster" submissions. Additionally, due to the nature of our field and our alignment with the most recent journal practices (e.g., preregistration), we include a ‘Future Research’ track. We request that authors specify the type of paper submission on the first page of their manuscripts (see details below). All manuscripts must be submitted through the AOM Submission Center following the specified guidelines, formatting, and style, regardless of the chosen submission type. Please note the AOM policy stating that papers and poster submissions must be submitted to only one DIG.

Type of Papers

Each poster submission will require an extended abstract manuscript, which will be reviewed. If accepted, participants will prepare a visually engaging poster summarizing their research findings, methods, and conclusions. These posters often feature graphs, images, and text to clearly present the information and facilitate discussions. Specifically, we require the extended abstract to be up to 7 pages (5 pages manuscript and 2 additional pages for references and/or tables/figures) which should include:

Posters should be visually engaging and communicate the key ideas and findings of the research. As a general indication, posters should not exceed A0 size (84.1 cm x 118.9 cm / 33.1 in x 46.8 in) in portrait orientation. Posters should include a concise title, clear introduction, brief methods, key findings or expected results, and conclusions or implications. Visual elements such as figures, diagrams, and tables are strongly encouraged to make your research more accessible.

Poster presentations will take place during one-hour in-person sessions at a highly visible location at the Annual Meeting, from Friday, 25 July 2025, through Tuesday, 29 July 2025.

Please note that NEUB allows the submission of posters that were also submitted to the preceding 2025 Organizational Neuroscience Conference held at Copenhagen Business School on 23-25 July 2025.

Symposia

To prepare a strong symposia submission, it is essential to curate a cohesive and engaging session that aligns with the focus of NEUB. The proposal should provide a clear rationale for the session, emphasizing how it integrates neuroscience and biological perspectives with organizational topics. Submissions must highlight scholarly contributions, novelty, and relevance. Including a diverse set of presenters, both in terms of institutions and geographical representation strengthens the proposal. Each presentation within the symposium should complement the others, creating a comprehensive discussion that advances theoretical and practical understanding in the field.

Key Dates

Please note the following key dates:

We aim to provide developmental feedback to submitters and to achieve this, we need your support. Please sign up to review for the NEUB Interest Group in early December 2025. Your reviewer assignments will be based on the keywords you indicate as your areas of expertise. We are grateful for your willingness to volunteer and contribute to the program in this important way.

Awards

NEUB will retain the discretion to consider the accepted submissions for the following awards:

The winner(s) of the Best Paper and Best Student Paper award will receive a plaque and a cash prize of US$500. The winner(s) of the Best Poster Paper award will receive a cash prize of US$250.

If you have any questions, please contact the NEUB Program Chair Sebastiano Massaro.