1st Annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference

The Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement (GIRCA) is proud to launch its First Annual Student Research Conference designed to celebrate and elevate student scholarship across our member institutions. This conference provides a dynamic platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research, exchange ideas, and engage with peers and faculty mentors committed to advancing knowledge and strengthening communities.

The theme: "From Research to Mission: Solutions That Make a Difference."

Students will have the opportunity to showcase original research from business, environmental and biomedical health, scientific and technical disciplines, and the social sciences. The conference especially encourages submissions that reflect innovative thinking, collaborative inquiry, and research that addresses real-world challenges.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate students from member institutions

Instructions for the submission of papers

Before you begin, please be sure you have the following items:
The presentation title
The name, institutional affiliation, and status of all co-authors, if any
The abstract (up to 250 words)
A professional biography (up to 50 words)

To submit your abstracts click here.

Registration Fees: Students must contact their faculty research mentors to access Conference Registration Scholarships.

By completing this form you agree to have your presentation abstract and full text recorded and shared online and on Digital Commons.

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