Present your research to the UCF community.
The Student Scholar Symposium is a showcase for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and creative work in a poster format to the UCF community during Student Research Week.
The 2026 Symposium will take place in the UCF Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. In addition to presenting, students can take advantage of professional development opportunities offered throughout the week.
Details on the applicant criteria are available on the Eligibility page. For information about how exemplary presentations are recognized, visit the Judging page.
Important Dates
Application Close: January 26, 2026
Decisions Announced: February 23, 2026
Poster Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026
2026 Student Scholar Symposium Schedule
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | 3 – 5 pm | Registration |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Poster Session 1 |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Poster Session 2 |
| Wednesday, March 26 | 2:30 – 4 pm | Poster Session 3 |
| Wednesday, March 26 | 4:15 pm | Day 1 Awards |
| Thursday, March 27 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Poster Session 4 |
| Thursday, March 27 | 12 – 1:30 pm | Poster Session 5 |
| Thursday, March 27 | 1:45 pm | Day 2 Awards |
