A Student-Run 2-day Inaugural Research Conference at the University of Pennsylvania…
About Us
The National Research Conference at Penn (NRCP) is part of Project Lucid, an initiative seeking to promote effective research communication among undergraduate researchers.
A defining event of Project Lucid is the Lucid Science Challenge, modeled after the grant application and review process. This challenge serves as a platform for undergraduates to practice communicating science to a diverse audience.
Our Mission Statement
Our team strives to promote research communication and collaboration among undergraduate researchers to make an impact in our community. We value communication of research among disciplines, across subjects, and to the public.
We aim to foster multidisciplinary research, create a vibrant community of undergraduate researchers, and connect tomorrow’s scholars with today’s leaders.
We’ve opened applications for our…
NRCP 2026 Conference
Our Conference Welcomes Undergraduate Researchers in the Fields of…
Biological Science | Physical Science and Engineering | Social Science | Humanities | Business
2026 Conference Information
Our 2026 National Research Conference at Penn will happen at Houston Hall and Irvine Auditorium on October 2nd and 3rd.
Last Year’s Conference Statistics
200+
Total Participants
65+
Different Colleges and Universities
2026 Conference Events
Keynote Speakers
Graduate and Med School Panel
Poster Presentations
Communication Workshop
Lucid Challenges
Gala Night
Click this link more details about the events in 2026 and our 2026 sponsors
