Student Presenters

Presenter Eligibility

  • Only currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible to present.
    • Graduate students, postdocs, staff, and faculty are not permitted to present and should not be included on the application.
  • Students must select their preferred presentation format on the application.
  • Poster presentations allow students to present individually or as a group.
    • Groups are limited to four students total.

 

 

Presenter Application Timeline

Deadlines
Date Action Item
January 26 Intent to Present Opens
February 20 Intent to Present Deadline
February 23 Application Portal Opens
March 27 Final Submission Deadline
April 3 Mentor Abstract and Visual Element Final Approval Due

How To Apply

1. Declare Intent to Present

Due Friday, February 20, 2026

Declaring your Intent to Present is the first step to officially becoming part of this annual event. 

You will not need to submit an abstract or any other materials at this time. This form simply serves as an indication of your interests in presenting at RCIF.

Submit Intent to Present

2. Prepare Presentation Materials

While you wait to receive the link to the official RCIF application, review the sample abstract and visual element requirements, and work with your mentor to compile the necessary items.

Materials Needed
•Project Title •Poster, 3MT Slide, or creative work materials 
•Abstract (Maximum 250 Words) •Research Mentor Contact Information
•Professional Looking Headshot •Co-Presenter Information (if applicable)
Abstract Guidelines Poster Guidelines Oral Presentation (3MT) Information

3. Submit RCIF Application & Materials

Due Friday, March 27, 2026

If you declared an Intent to Present, you will receive a link to the Official RCIF Application via your UM email address. Otherwise, you can access the application link in the buttons below.

Deadline to submit your application and solidify your spot to present at RCIF is Friday, March 27, 2026.

RCIF Official Application

4. Mentor Approval

Due Friday, April 3, 2026

All research abstracts and associated visual materials require approval from your mentor.

After submitting your official application, an email will automatically be sent to your mentor asking them to review your abstract and visual element. 

To help ensure your RCIF participation is not impacted, please work with your mentor to make any changes to obtain their approval before the deadline.

Additional Resources

Additional Resources RCIF Homepage

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