Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 9am-2pm | Madison Union/Taylor Hall

Want to do more with your final project for your favorite class, or that research paper you worked on all semester? Submit them to our conference!

We are seeking undergraduate research and creative works in written, poster, or multi-media formats from any humanities, social science, or communication discipline.

Submit a 150-word project abstract to CAL_UGRC@JMU.EDU by 5pm on Wednesday, February 25th. 

Abstracts should be word files and include author, major, institution, and title of the presentation. Abstracts should also indicate the preferred type of presentation: paper, whole panel, or poster. Those opting for a paper should plan a 15-minute oral presentation that could (but does not need to) include a PowerPoint or other visual display. Those opting for panel should include 3-4 papers on a related topic. Please include author, major, institution, and title for all panelists. Those selecting poster should prepare a poster to display.

Best Paper Prizes

The top three papers will receive monetary prizes—1st place: $100; 2nd place: $75; 3rd place: $50. To be eligible for the prizes, your completed paper, poster (digital file), or presentation must be submitted by Monday, March 9th. Winners will be announced at the conference.

Publication

JMU students who have been accepted to present at the conference are invited to submit their completed project for publication consideration in the James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal.

Questions? Contact Melinda Adams.