#dare2share at ISBNPA 2027: Call for submissions
The deadline is January 13, 2027 (we suggest you visit the form in advance to learn what the proposal entails) The submission form is [HERE]
Open call for ISBNPA 2027 Satellite Meetings
If you’re interested in organizing an ISBNPA satellite meeting associated with the ISBNPA 2027 conference, you can complete an expression of interest form by November
Call for expressions of interest for the ISBNPA 2027 pre-conference workshops
The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is November 25, 2026. The call opens on September 28, 2026. The form is available [HERE], but please
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2027 Elections
If you are an ISBNPA member we invite you to submit nominations for the election of the following ISBNPA Executive Committee positions: • 2 Members-at-Large
What’s new @ISBNPA: September 2026 Newsletter
Learn all about ISBNPA’s latest activities and discover what’s coming up. Click on this [LINK] to read the online version. Or read the pdf below.
Pioneers Program: Call guidelines (study to be presented at ISBNPA2027, Halifax, Canada)
Page updated: 2026-09-09 Submit by October 12th, 2026. Access a pdf of the application [HERE] to prepare your submission. The submission form is here: https://forms.gle/TLUFBM57LUCcBvnQ9 The
Hot Topics
SBM Policy Statement: Prioritize Evidence-Based Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs to Optimize Health Benefits of School Meals
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Prioritize Evidence-Based Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs to Optimize Health Benefits of School Meals
SBM Policy Statement: Retaining Funding for School Meals to Reduce Hunger and Food Insecurity in American Children
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Retaining Funding for School Meals to Reduce Hunger and Food Insecurity in American Children
SBM Supports Permanent Federal Funding for Food is Medicine to Address Nutrition-related Chronic Disease
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Permanent Federal Funding for Food is Medicine to Address Nutrition-related Chronic Disease Join us

SBM Policy Statement: Modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Reduce Food Access Inequities
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to Reduce Food Access Inequities. Join us
SBM Policy Statement: Support Policies to Increase Nutrient-Dense Food Access Across Federal Food Assistance Programs
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Support Policies to Increase Nutrient-Dense Food Access Across Federal Food Assistance Programs. Join us
SBM Policy Statement: Permanently Increase WIC’s Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases.
ISBNPA endorses the latest Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Policy Statement. Permanently Increase WIC’s Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases. Join us in
Member News

Update from the NESI team
Meet the NESI team Simone Verswijveren (student rep; Chair), Jenna Hollis (ECR rep) and Ines Santos (ECR rep) are leading the new NESI committee. Meet
Call for Nominations – ISBNPA Executive Committee 2020
You are invited to submit nominations for the election of the ISBNPA Executive Committee members.
Elections for the Executive Committee, 2019
Elections for the Executive Committee (November 7th until December 7th)
Behind the scenes
Nominations for the ISBNPA 2024 Elections
The ISBNPA Executive Committee will have several positions up to election in November 2023. Both ISBNPA members and non-members may suggest nominees for those positions.
Closed. Decision was Cádiz: We now welcome all bids to organize the #ISBNPA2026 meeting
We now welcome all bids to organise the #ISBNPA2023 meeting
ISBNPA 2023 Executive Committee Elections
All ISBNPA members are invited to vote in the ISBNPA 2023 elections from November 15th to December 15th. The ballot is sent via email, so

Research Ideas Catalogue – Knowledge and Impact (RIC-KI)
ISBNPA supports RIC-KI, the new collaborative research platform for health sciences managed by Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Loughborough University’s School

ISBNPA Climate Action Committee
ISBNPA members voted climate action as their top priority. As a result, ISBNPA created the Climate Action Committee pushing our climate action efforts even further.
#ISBNPA2022 Best Presentation Awards
We thank the SIGs, judges and Chrisa Arcan for all her work managing the over 30 judges and scoring procedure. The best presentations list is
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Journal News
Call for IJBNPA’s Editor-in-Chief
Job Description We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief for IJBNPA to handle new submissions, and continue to enhance the journal’s quality and reputation. IJBNPA is currently a
IJBNPA – Call for Expressions of Interest; Editorial Board Members
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA) is the official journal of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).

IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, @ISBNPAXChange 2020
IJBNPA AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT The IJBNPA editorial team has recently identified the winners for their annual prizes and we are delighted to announce and congratulate
6.037 new Impact Factor for IJBNPA (2018-2019)
IJBNPA Impact Factor is now 6.037, up from last year’s 5.548
Call for expressions of interest | Associate Editors
IJBNPA is recruiting new Associate Editors to strenghten and complement the team.
New IJBNPA Impact Factor – 4.396: Top Journal in the Area of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
The 2016′ IF list was released on June 14th, 2016. IJBNPA is now the top journal of the area
Opportunities
Open call for ISBNPA 2020 Satellite Meetings
If you’re interested in organizing an ISBNPA satellite meeting at the 2020 ISBNPA conference you can complete an expression of interest form until September 30, 2019.
New Papers from the Office of Disease Prevention
The NIH Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) is pleased to announce the publication of two papers in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine about their analysis of the NIH prevention research portfolio.
Call for Pioneer Scholarship Grant for ISBNPA 2020 in Auckland
We are moving forward in the way we support LMIC in behavioral nutrition and physical activity research. See how you can apply for this support for the ISBNPA 2020 meeting in Auckland.
The traditional scholarship program, covering only travel, registration and stay was replaced by this current program.
Open call for Workshops, Prague ISBNPA 2019 Annual Meeting
If you’re interested in presenting a workshop at the 2019 ISBNPA conference in Prague you can complete an expression of interest form until September 28, 2018.
WCRF Regular Grant Programme – 2018/19 opening
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International is now accepting grant applications for research on the links between diet, nutrition (including body composition), physical activity and cancer prevention and survival, as part of their Regular Grant Programme 2018/2019 cycle.
ISBNPA - Talking Points
Let us not ignore body weight gain (by Annie S. Anderson)
