Student Research Week

Upcoming Events

• 20th Annual Student Research Week Kickoff

  March 23, 2026 at 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
  John C Hitt Library: 402: 402

  Join us to kickoff this exciting achievement in student research at UCF.

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• Student Scholar Symposium Registration

  March 23, 2026 at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
  Student Engagement Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 202

  Accepted presenters can pick up registration packets in preparation for the event! More information can be found on the Student Research Week Website: https://researchweek.ucf.edu/

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• Launching Your Research Journey with the Knight Research Scholars Program

  March 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
  Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

  This event is part of Student Research Week, See the full list of events and details HERE. This event aims to encourage undergraduate and graduate student to get involved with the UCF research community and demonstrates ways to connect. Food will be provided. 

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• Knights In Focus Spotlight Celebration

  March 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
  Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

  Join us in the Graduate Student Center for a screening of the top submissions from the Knights in Focus video competition. Enjoy free popcorn while seeing the exciting research, creativity, and accomplishments of UCF graduate students. After the screening, we’ll announce the competition winners, including First Place, Runner-Up, and the People’s Choice Award.

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• Research Impact Competition

  March 24, 2026 at 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
  Morgridge International Reading Center

  How does your research make an impact? Can it solve problems, improve lives, or benefit society? The Impact of Research Competition provides students the opportunity to present their work in a 5-minute oral presentation, highlighting its real-world benefits. Join us to see the top 8 finalists showcase the impact of their research before a panel of judges.  This event is …

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• Student Scholar Symposium Day 1

  March 25, 2026 at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

  Don't miss the Student Scholar Symposium, UCF's premier event showcasing groundbreaking graduate and undergraduate student research! Come discover the innovative ideas and original work being produced by UCF's brightest undergraduate and graduate minds as they present their research to the university community. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or simply curious, this is your chance to engage with the next …

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• Student Scholar Symposium Day 2

  March 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  UCF Pegasus Ballroom

  Don't miss the Student Scholar Symposium, UCF's premier event showcasing groundbreaking graduate and undergraduate student research! Come discover the innovative ideas and original work being produced by UCF's brightest undergraduate and graduate minds as they present their research to the university community. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or simply curious, this is your chance to engage with the next …

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• Student Research Week Excellence Awards

  March 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
  Morgridge International Reading Center

  This event is part of the 2026 Student Research Week. For more information, visit our website here: https://researchweek.ucf.edu/ 

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