The 2026 Undergraduate Research Conference
This event is open to the public.
Schedule of Events
- Oral Presentations, Tuesday, April 21, 12PM to 1PM, Room 456 Screening Room
- Poster Presentations, Wednesday, April 22, 4PM-6PM, Room 201 and Student and Learning Commons
- Cinema Arts Presentations, Thursday, April 23, 10AM – 12PM, Room 456 Screening Room
- Engineering Technology Senior Capstone Presentations, Friday, April 24, 9AM-1PM, Room 201
- Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ Manchester VEX U Robotics Competition, Saturday, April 25, 8AM-4:30PM, Room 201
Registration INformation
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 URC! We look forward to having you present your research, scholarship, and creative works. Before registering, please take note of the following:
1. You will need the following information to register:
- The title of your presentation.
- Your faculty mentor's name ("Research Adviser").
- The event(s) at which you will be presenting.
- Information for all "Student Presenters" (yourself and others, if a group project), including Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ email address (USE FORMAT: First Name.Last Name@unh. edu)
2. There are 25+ URC events open for registration in the database. Please be sure to scroll through, read descriptions carefully, and select the appropriate event/s. You can sign up for more than one event.
3. Each event will be handled in its own unique way. While all events are taking place in person, some might operate using a hybrid model. If you have questions about the timing or the requirements of any event, please reach out to the specific . After registration, Event Coordinators will also be in contact with you.
Registration has closed for this event.
The URC is open to all undergraduates from all majors, making it unique in its academic diversity. You have the opportunity to:
- Participate in one of the largest undergraduate research conferences in the country a standout addition to any resume
- Sharing your work with friends, family and the Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ and local communities in a professional conference setting
- Develop a close, focused relationship with a faculty mentor
The URC is one of the largest and most diverse conferences of its kind in the nation, showcasing student work from every discipline and major at Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ. The conference features over 20 events and 1,800 student presenters, with 300+ Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ faculty members serving as advisers. The role you play in teaching and supporting students with their research cannot be overstated. By encouraging your students to participate in the URC you are giving them their first taste of a professional-level conference.
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If you have questions, please review the , or contact Madison Tingle.
- Chat with your faculty mentor. Your first step is to chat with your faculty adviser about presenting at the URC
- Review URC info. Read through the information on so you know what to expect and which steps to take.
- Register. Register for the URC by completing the . For questions, please contact Madison Tingle.
You'll need the following information to :
- The title of your presentation
- Your faculty mentor's name ("Adviser")
- The event(s) at which you will be presenting.
- Information for other presenters ("Authors") including name, major, class/rank and home town/home state
Preparing for the URC can be exciting, but also stressful. For many students this is the first time they have ever produced a scientific research poster or presented their findings in a PowerPoint presentation.
Here are some resources to help make your URC participation an unforgettable and rewarding experience:
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of this year’s event!
