41st Annual Graduate Research Day
March 26 - 27, 2026
Share your research, sharpen your skills, and expand your reach.
Graduate Research Day showcases the groundbreaking research accomplishments of our
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Certificates and cash prizes are awarded
in various categories, including Awards of Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student,
Awards of Excellence in Research by a Postdoctoral Fellow, Program/Discipline Awards,
and numerous specialty awards. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work,
sharpen your presentation skills, and receive recognition for your research.
In addition, The Graduate School is proud to continue our tradition of inviting a
distinguished speaker each year to deliver the keynote speech. Honored guests have
included Nobel Laureates and other highly esteemed researchers whose contributions
have revolutionized science and medicine.
Keynote Speaker | David Glass, MD
"Aging-Related Gene Expression and Signaling Changes Contributing to Age-Related Diseases"
David J. Glass, MD, is a Vice President of Research at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
where he leads the Aging and Age-associated Disorders group and directs the Postdoctoral
Fellow Program. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School and
an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. An elected member of the National Academy
of Sciences, he has authored more than 130 research papers and the book Experimental
Design for Biologists, now in its second edition.
Schedule
| March 26 |
Postdoctoral Fellow Oral Presentations |
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
| March 27 |
Fisher Scientific - Phi Kappa Phi Poster Sessions |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| March 27 |
Keynote Address and Lunch
Lee Auditoria
|
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| April 13 |
Awards Luncheon |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
FROM Presentation Preparation TO Award Recognition
Posters
Poster board surface area is approximately 5' high and 4' wide. All posters will be mounted with pushpins. There are no special accommodations for oversized posters. Students must be at their posters for the duration of the session.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentation submissions are limited to Postdoctoral fellows. The time allotted for talks is 10 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for Q&A.
Awards
Presentations will be judged based on overall scientific merit. Certificates and cash prizes will be awarded at the Graduate Research Day award ceremony. First-year graduate students are not eligible for awards.
Center for Writing Excellence Resources
CWE Workshops | CWE Writing/Speaking Groups and Retreats
Need help writing a strong abstract? The Graduate School is here to help. We've partnered with the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) to connect you with resources that will help you craft precise, accurate, and accessible abstracts and presentations. These resources are available to all AU graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
One-On-One Consultations
Take the first step toward presenting at GRD by crafting and submitting a strong abstract. Schedule a consultation with the CWE for personalized feedback—available in person, live online, or through written review.
Monthly Practice Talks
Join us each month to strengthen your confidence, refine your presentation skills, and receive constructive feedback from your peers. These sessions are perfect for practicing academic presentations that are 10 minutes or less.