Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research Conference 2026

Undergraduate Research Conference 2026

 

The OneͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Undergraduate Research Conference is open to all ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé undergraduates regardless of major, as well as those within one-year post-graduation.  

Conference Dates and Schedules 

  • Tampa Campus: Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
    Day of Program (forthcoming)

  • St. Petersburg Campus: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
    Day of Program (forthcoming)

  • Sarasota-Manatee Campus: Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM 
    Day of Program (forthcoming) 

Full Conference Program (forthcoming) 

  • Deadline for Student Abstract Submission: Tuesday, March 24 (Abstract Portal is now closed)
  • Final Decision/Acceptance Notification: Thursday, March 26
  • Deadline to Request Poster Printing: Monday, April 6
  • Conference Registration Deadline: Monday, April 13
  • Poster Pick-up Instructions: Monday, April 13
  • Poster Pick-up Dates: Tuesday, April 14, Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16 

Research Types

  • Poster presentations
  • Oral Presentations (5-8 minutes maximum plus 2 minutes for Q&A)
  • Creative/Performative Research (10 minutes maximum) 

Poster Printing 

  • Posters should be formatted 48" W x 36" H. Poster templates can be found online. These templates are provided for convenience and may be edited to fit your needs. You also have the option to make your own; just be sure to follow ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé branding guidelines for your colors and logos. 
  • If you choose to print your poster yourself, you can print your poster at any time prior to the conference. All posters must be 48’x36’ (width x height) in size. It is highly recommended to print your poster as early as possible, or at least 48 hours in advance! 
    • Posters can be printed in the , , or through one of the
      • Students may print posters in the Tampa library for $22.46 (Satin) or $15.90 (Plain). 
      • ProCopy also provides poster printing services and provides a discount to ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé students. 
    • Presenters are responsible for finding their poster spot, securing their poster(s) to the provided poster board, and removing their poster(s) at the end of the conference. 

Registration 

Registration Deadline is Monday, April 13, 2026.  

Poster Templates