Showcase your research to all of Knight Nation.
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 2027 Symposium will take place in the UCF Student Union Cape Florida and Key West Ballrooms. 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 Open: December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: January 27, 2027
Decisions Announced: February 22, 2027
Poster Submission Deadline: March 22, 2027
2027 Student Scholar Symposium Schedule
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 29 | 3 – 5 pm | Registration |
| Wednesday, March 31 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Poster Session 1 |
| Wednesday, March 31 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Poster Session 2 |
| Wednesday, March 31 | 2 – 3:30 PM | Poster Session 3 |
| Wednesday, March 31 | 4:30 – 6 PM | Poster Session 4 |
| Thursday, April 1 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Poster Session 5 |
| Thursday, April 1 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Poster Session 6 |
| Thursday, April 1 | 2 – 3:30 PM | Poster Session 7 |
| Thursday, April 1 | 4:30 – 6 PM | Poster Session 8 |
| Friday, April 2 | TBA | Student Scholar Symposium Awards Ceremony |
