Our Mission and Strategic Plan 2024-2028

The Society for Prevention Research is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation into how to prevent negative outcomes and foster well-being for individuals, families, and communities. We also work to ensure this knowledge promotes a healthy and equitable society through research-informed, socially just programs, practices, and policies.

What Is Prevention Science?

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Recent News & Updates

11/03/2026: DNC Speaker Series: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Thursday, November 19, 1:00–2:00 PM Eastern | Learn More & Register

11/03/2026: Training Webinar: Developing a Strong Abstract for SPR 2027. Friday, November 6, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern | Register Today!

11/02/2026: SPR 2027 Call for Preconference/Postconference Workshop Proposals. Proposal Deadline: December 11, 2026 | View the Call & Learn More

10/2/2026: SPR 2027 Annual Meeting Call for Papers Now Open! View the Call for Papers & Learn More

9/21/2026: Prevention Science Special Issue Call for Papers: Promoting Relational Health in Global Contexts. Letters of Intent Due December 31, 2026 | Learn More

8/26/2026: Get Involved with SPR! Explore Volunteer Opportunities and Express Your Interest in Committee Service | Learn More & Volunteer

8/20/2026: Applications Open for SPR International Early Career Funding to Attend the 2026 EUSPR Conference. Apply by August 31, 2026 | Apply Now & Learn More

5/28/2026: Congratulations to SPR 2026 Fellows and SPR and ECPN Awardees! Read More & Download the PDF!

4/15/2026: SPR 2026 Program Now Available! Browse Sessions & Events

4/13/2026: Elizabeth “Beth” Stormshak, PhD, Named New Editor-in-Chief of Prevention Science. Learn More!

1/23/2026: President’s Letter: January 2026 Highlights the Future of Prevention Science! Read More & Download the PDF!

Careers, Training, & Resources

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

Launching SPR Report: Core Competencies for Prevention Researchers

Standards of Evidence

Degree Programs or Certificates in Prevention Science and Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training/Education in Prevention Science

SAMHSA's Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) Program

See SPR Advocacy

Upcoming Events

November 6, 2026
Training Webinar: Developing a Strong Abstract for SPR 2027
12:00–1:00 PM ET | Zoom
November 16–18, 2026
Brazilian Association for Research in Health Prevention and Promotion Conference
Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil
November 19, 2026
DNC Speaker Series: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
1:00–2:00 PM ET | Zoom | Lauren White, PhD
March 1–3, 2027
Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research Conference
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
June 1–4, 2027
SPR 2027 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC, USA