Research and Scholarship Events
UIC SPH Research Week
UIC Research and Scholarship Week is April 20-25, 2026.
At its core, this annual event is a celebration of our vibrant public health research community. It’s a chance to come together, connect across disciplines, and spotlight the exceptional work happening throughout the school—at every level.
Whether you're presenting, networking, or simply exploring the breadth of research at SPH, this event offers something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us!
SPH Research and Scholarship Events
Research and Scholarship Events Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General
General
- I am a current UIC SPH student conducting research at a different institution. Is Research and Scholarship Week only for research completed at UIC SPH? No, current SPH students may present research projects completed at different institutions.
- Will there be a virtual event presenting awards to students? ORS will announce winners via email and the Research and Scholarship Week website. We do not plan to host a virtual ceremony for awards.
- Are research projects carried out as part of a single course requirement (rather than something like faculty research or a thesis) eligible for Research and Scholarship Week? Yes, research projects from courses are eligible for entry.
- Are research or scholarly program ideas/proposals eligible for any of the Research and Scholarship Week competitions? Program ideas and proposals are NOT eligible for the Poster Competition as they will not satisfy the Results and Conclusions requirements.
Student Research Symposium
- What are the eligibility requirements for participating in the Student Research Symposium? Students are eligible to compete if they meet either of the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or minor within the School of Public Health; OR
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the School of Public Health (Master’s or Doctoral); OR
- Currently enrolled as a UIC degree-seeking student (Undergraduate, Master’s, or Doctoral) AND conducted research or scholarship work in a SPH unit (e.g. IHRP, Collaboratory for Health Justice)
- I received an honorable mention in last year’s competition. Can I participate this year’s Symposium? Yes, participating this year is permitted if it is with a research project distinct from the one previously presented.
- Can there be more than one main author or submitter per submission? Only one author can be listed as the main submitter/primary author, however, you may list all the co-authors in the project in the designated field in the LOI form.
- If the project has multiple people working on it, can the co-authors also speak during the talk, or is it only the primary author who can speak? Group presentations are allowed with the same 5–7-minute time limit.
- Is the SPH presentation template (PPT) a requirement for submission? The SPH PPT template is a required format.
- Is there a limit to the number of slides allowed to each PowerPoint presentation? There is no limit on the number of slides if presentations are within the 5–7-minute time frame.
- What happens if the presentation goes over the 5–7-minute time limit? Presentations will be cut off at the 7-minute mark to ensure all presenters receive an equal opportunity.
- My availability during Research and Scholarship Week is limited. What is the competition time commitment during the week? Do students have to do anything live? Yes, you will need to be available to present your research live during the symposium.
- My research submission is a systematic literature review. It is not based on original research from primary data but rather on comparing peer-reviewed articles and drawing conclusions from the comparative analysis. Would this qualify for the competition? Yes, systematic literature reviews would be acceptable submissions.
- Which competition should the LOI be submitted to if the project has multiple authors across degree levels? If there is substantial involvement (i.e., more than an advisory role) from team members with the more advanced degree, then the research project should qualify for the more advanced competitions.
- Can students use projects they have presented at other conferences? Yes, students can submit projects to the Student Research Symposium that have already been presented at other conferences.
Research Week Events
No upcoming events at this time.