About the conference
The Institute's annual conferences are national multidisciplinary initiatives that bring together leading researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of music, education, neuroscience, psychology, social sciences, health sciences and medicine, as well as people with lived experience. The aim is to contribute to the continuum of disciplines and partners working to explore and shape this emerging field, encourage a wider audience to take an interest in this research, and create new long-term links with stakeholders to promote collaborative working. By creating a rich environment that combines science and art, theory and practice, the MHRI annual conferences have acted as a catalyst for the development of robust research in music, health and well-being. Take a look at the program from the last conference!
Call for Abstracts
We invite you to submit proposals covering a wide range of topics including in the following research themes:
- Therapeutic impact of music - Developing innovative clinical practices.
- Music, medicine and mind - Examining the impact of music on sensory, cognitive, physical and mental health.
- Music learning and teaching - Developing innovative learning and teaching practices with health and wellness frameworks.
- Music, health, culture and society - Creating community well-being through inclusive music practices.
- Musicians’ health and wellness - Strategies and training to support musicians’ health and well-being (physical / mental / emotional).
- Other topics at the intersection of music and health.
Key dates:
November 30, 2026 – Deadline for submissions
January 15, 2027 – Notification of acceptance
May 18 to 21, 2027 – Conference
The registration fee (which includes coffee breaks, snacks, lunches and administration costs) is $70 per day ($50/day for students; proof of student status must be provided). Registration will be open to the public on April 1st, 2027.
We invite proposals for the following formats:
- oral presentations (20 minutes)
- roundtables (60 minutes)
- workshops (60 minutes)
- workshop/research fusion presentations (90 minutes)*note that this is a new format for 2027 that will include a research presentation and accompanying workshop
- posters
Click here to access the submission portal.
CME Credits
We are currently in the process of applying for Continuing Medical Education (CME) accreditation for this conference.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Parkes, chair of the MHRI 2027 conference committee, by sending an e-mail to [email protected].