Apply to the 2026 NRCP Conference
Early application deadline: July 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Regular application deadline: August 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
What the Conference Entails
Present your own poster and listen to other students’ research presentations
Listen to keynote speeches from esteemed figures in research
Participate in networking sessions to chat with graduate school admission teams and other students
Win cash awards and certificates from professor judges for the Lucid Communication Challenge
Engage in social meals on both days of the conference
Improve your research communication skills via communication workshop
Interact with research scholars from all over the nation
Application Information
To apply, you will need…
Abstract of your research poster (Poster Instructions)
Description of your research experience
If you are considering applying for Lucid Communication Challenge: 1-page proposal of your research plan (Lucid Challenge Instructions)
Registration Fee
There is NO fee needed to apply for NRCP, but a fee is needed to confirm your acceptance
Early Registration
Apply before: 11:59 PM on July 15, 2026
Get result by: End of July 2026
$40 to confirm acceptance
Regular Registration
Apply before: 11:59 PM August 15, 2026
Get result by: End of August 2026
$60 to confirm acceptance
Want to attend without presenting?
Spectators are welcome to attend the conference! Please fill out the below form to sign up to participate without a poster presentation.
Note: a $30 spectator fee is required per person. This covers the cost of meals and venue booking.
Please fill out this form by September 1st, 2026, to sign up to spectate. We will then send you an email with more details about participating.