Participants

If you are participating in this year’s event, we’ve got you covered! Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. As always, feel free to contact us for more information at: symposium@su.ucalgary.ca

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM APPLICATIONS

Applications open @ 8:30AM, August 12, 2026.

Application link will appear on this page.

Participant Information

TIP SHEET

Tip sheet for participants:

URS 2026 Tip Sheet

  • IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

    • Applications due by 4:30pm, Friday, September 11, 2026
    • Successful applicants will be notified via email by 4:30pm, Friday, September 25d, 2026
    • Video submission for shortlisted applicants due by 4:30pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    • Adjudication: Friday, October 16, 2026 – Friday, October 23, 2026
    • Winner poster submission due by 4:30pm on Friday, November 9, 2026
    • Research Week: Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20, 2026
    • URS Poster Symposium: Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 19, 2026
    • Awards Ceremony: November 18 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM

  • HOW TO APPLY

    Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) welcomes submissions from all faculties. To strengthen your application, follow these guidelines and review the FAQ section.

    Application Process

    The online application portal for the Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026 will open on August 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM and close September 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

    Key Details:

    • Time-Sensitive Submission: The application form will automatically time out after 90 minutes of inactivity. To avoid losing your progress, we strongly recommend drafting your responses in a separate document before pasting them into the form.
    • Confirmation Email: Once submitted, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email within 24 hours. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder. If it’s still missing, your submission may not have gone through, resubmit before the deadline.
    • No Late Submissions: Extensions cannot be granted, so aim to submit well before the 4:30 PM deadline on September 11.

  • PRESENTATION FORMATS

    Your video (max 5 minutes) must be submitted by October 6, 2026 (4:30 PM). Late or overtime submissions will not be accepted.

    Video Structure:

    For traditional experimental research:

    • Title | Hypothesis | Theory | Methods | Analysis | Conclusions | References | Acknowledgements (if applicable)

    For research-in-progress, literature reviews, text-based work or alternative research:

    • Title | Research Question/Objectives | Background | Approach | Results | Next Steps | References | Acknowledgements (if applicable)

    Videos will be assessed October 16–23, 2026, no direct judge interaction.

    Tip: Be creative, concise, and engaging!

  • URS RESEARCH WEEK

    • Public Showcase: Videos will be promoted on social media during Research Week (November 16–20, 2026).
    • Poster Symposium: Posters will be displayed November 18–29, 2026 (MacEwan Student Centre, North Courtyard). We encourage you to be at your poster when possible over the two days, however all participants are expected to be at their poster from 1-2 PM on November 18th for presentations to invited guests and the general public.
    • Awards: Announced at the Awards Ceremony on November 18, 2026 and posted online November 19, 2026.
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