Undergraduate Research Conference

Active Regent University sophomore, junior, and senior students, who have a GPA in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher).

You will need to choose your presentation type and subject, as well as submit your title and abstract when applying. 

• Abstracts must be between 150 – 250 words.
• Your abstract should include (1) a brief introduction with thesis or hypothesis, (2) a few sentences discussing the main ideas or main points that support the thesis, and finally, (3) a brief conclusion with implications.
• The University of Michigan defines an abstract as “a short summary of your…research. It is intended to describe your work without going into great detail. Abstracts should be self-contained and concise, explaining your work as briefly and clearly as possible” (Sweetland Center for Writing Website, 2023).
• Abstracts will vary by discipline. For example, if you are presenting an English paper, a short paragraph about what the paper is about will suffice. If you plan on presenting a poster of your research, summarize your findings or your process.
• Please note: Your abstract will be published in the event program.

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Your submission will be reviewed by faculty, and you should receive a response within 10 business days of your submission.

If your application is APPROVED, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor within 5 business days. You can begin preparations for your oral or poster presentation. We recommend attending one of the Presenter Workshops we have scheduled (see Key dates on landing page). Poster presenters, you may pick up your poster at either of the Presenter Workshops, or email urc@regent.edu to schedule a separate time for pick up.

If your application is DECLINED, you will be given feedback on how to improve for future submissions. If you wish to implement the feedback immediately and re-apply for this year’s URC, you may do so by submitting a new application form before the application deadline.

1. 15-minute oral presentation
2. Your presentation will be followed by a short question and answer period with the audience.
3. Visual aids (e.g. an electronic slideshow) are strongly encouraged but not required.
4. These talks should explore the original ideas of the presenter and may be based upon any academic work, ranging from a summative class project, written class research or essay, to an independent research project. For example, a senior capstone or seminar project topic would be acceptable.

Poster Type & Size:

1. Size: 36 inches by 48 inches
2. Material: hard foam poster only.
   1. If you need a poster, one will be supplied to you.

Poster Content

1. Title
2. Your name
3. Abstract, outlining the goals of your research
4. The following details will be dependent upon the type of research you are presenting (from empirical to normative). Please consult your faculty advisor.
   1. A description of the methods used in the research
   1. The results of your research
   1. A discussion on the research results
   1. Conclusions drawn from your research
   1. A bibliography of your works cited on the poster
   1. Potentially, future directions for related research
5. Poster content should be typed, printed, and pasted neatly to the poster. Please do not use handwritten content or hand drawn images.
6. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Use phrases and bullet points rather than entire sentences and paragraphs when possible.
7. As with oral presentations, posters may be based upon any academic work, ranging from a summative class project, a written class research or essay, to an independent research project to an independent research project. For example, a senior capstone or seminar project topic would be acceptable.

Poster Format

1. Font size: Between 12 – 20-point font for the main content, and no larger than 40-point font for the headings.
2. Keep a 1-inch margin around the content of the poster
3. Place the title prominently at the top in at least 48 sized font.
4. Please be prepared to explain the poster’s contents in a group poster session setting.

Presenter details will be posted in the weeks preceding the Undergraduate Research Conference. Check again at the end of March. We look forward to seeing you at the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 10, 2026!

Guest speaker details will be posted soon. We look forward to seeing you at the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 10, 2026!

A list of our participating organizations will be posted in the weeks preceding the Undergraduate Research Conference. Check again in March. We look forward to seeing you at the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 10, 2026!

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