2026 FIU McNair Scholars Research Conference

The FIU McNair Research Conference offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary forum where undergraduate students can share their work and engage in professional development opportunities. Students from all academic disciplines, including non-McNair Scholars, actively contributing to research under the guidance of a university professor are invited to participate. Student research will be highlighted through poster presentations and selected oral presentations. Important feedback will help students improve their investigational and presentation skills; the experience will prepare them to compete at higher levels in the future.

The conference helps students build both their skills and their resumes while providing valuable information about graduate school. Keynote speakers will address the challenges and rewards associated with earning advanced degrees, and graduate program recruiters will offer advice and information during the graduate school fair.

Travel recommendations, lodging accommodations, event agenda, and other information can be found at go.fiu.edu/McNairConference.

McNair at FIU

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, which runs the FIU McNair Research Conference, was established in 2003 and is funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. For more information, click here.

Who should attend?

Undergraduate students involved in high-quality research (under the guidance of faculty) including, but not limited to, McNair Scholars, university administrators, faculty, and staff working with undergraduate students.

Objectives

The conference will give student attendees:

• Experience in presenting their research to an interdisciplinary audience
• A forum for receiving valuable feedback and productive critiques of their research and presentations
• Exposure to the research work of other students
• Opportunities to network with professors and others working in related fields
• Motivational and informational talks on the graduate admissions process and requirements
• Access to a graduate school recruitment fair to learn about master’s and Ph.D. programs at various universities
• Information about graduate school fellowships and other funding opportunities

* *Net proceeds will benefit FIU Office of Student Access & Success and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.**

**Registration information may be used for recruitment purposes.**

**All attendees are required to register and obtain a ticket through Eventbrite. Individuals without a ticket will not be permitted to participate in the event.

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Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Refund Policy

Full Refund: Last day July 5, 2026
50% Refund: August 7, 2026
No Refunds after August 7, 2026

*For a refund please email [email protected]. In the subject line include: “REFUND -Students Name & Institution”

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