• Volunteer Abstract Submission

    UROP Symposium 2026

  • *This form is due by Friday, August 21, 2026*

    UROP Symposium presenters are required to submit a 250-word abstract summarizing your research. Student abstracts are compiled into a booklet that accompanies the poster presentation at the UROP Symposium.

    The UROP Symposium is on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 10AM - 2PM in the GSU Metcalf Ballroom. The abstract booklet will be available digitally via OpenBU, under Kerberos protection. Abstracts are only accessible by login to the BU community, however, this precaution cannot guarantee that abstracts will not be viewed by those outside of the BU community.

    Please note: at the end of this form you will be required to attach a completed and signed copy of the Mentor Abstract Approval Form. Be sure to give your mentor ample time to review your abstract, and complete the approval form before the deadline.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please email urop@bu.edu.

  • Student & Mentor Information

  • Was the research you intend to present funded by UROP?*
  • Did the research you intend to present receive funding from another source at BU?*
  • Did you receive academic credit for the research you intend to present?*

  • Research Experience Survey

  • Skills & Learning Outcomes

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  • Which skills did you develop or improve during your research experience? (Check all that apply)*

  • Future Plans & Preparation

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  • Do you plan to present your research at a professional conference or symposium? (not including the UROP symposium)*

  • Student-Mentor Relationship

  • Have you continued working with your mentor since working on this project?*
  • Do you intend to re-visit / continue working with this mentor?*
  • Do you expect to be a co-author on a publication with your mentor?*
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  • Abstract Submission Tips

  • All Symposium presenters are required to submit a 250-word abstract. Abstracts will be complied into a booklet during the fall semester, and will be published on OpenBU.

    You should work closely with your research mentor to write your abstract, you can find UROP's tips and tricks for abstract writing on our website here.

    Additionally, we suggest that you review last year's symposium booklet to see examples of abstracts from other students. To access the 2025 abstract booklet with your BU login credentials, click here. 

    Generally, your abstract should:

    1. Include a short description of what you did and learned,
    2. Include only numbers and characters that are most important,
    3. Include relevant information about possible or required next steps,
    4. Include why your work is important,
    5. Be interesting and informative,
    6. Be written for a broad audience (i.e. explain key concepts briefly and spell out abbreviations on first use).


    NOTE - Abstracts are limited to 250 words.

  • Abstract Submission

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  • Mentor Abstract Approval Form

    Attach a pdf version of the Mentor Abstract Approval Form with your information and your mentor's signature. If this form is missing any of the required information (including your mentor's signature), it will not be accepted.

    To find a blank copy of this form, please see our website here. 

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  • Symposium Presenter Information

  • Presentation Time

    Based on a first-come, first-served basis you may let us know your presentation time preferences. You must choose at least two (2) different preference options.

    We cannot guarantee that you will be able to present at your preferred time, but will do our very best to accomodate. 

    You should be sure to let your professors know of your UROP presentation early on in the semester if class time conflicts with Syposium presentations.

  • Submission Statement

    I acknowledge that this application falls within Boston University's Academic Conduct Code, which can be found here.

    I certify that this abstract is my own work, and that I have acknowledged all materials and sources in its preparation.

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