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The University of Colorado Cancer Center presents
Undergraduate to GRAduate PatHways -
U-GRAPH
Research Symposium 2026
Friday, March 27th | 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 28th | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hosted by CRTEC at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
The research symposium provides participants in MARC, NIH PREP, PROPEL, ACS, and IMSD programs with the opportunity to present their research in a supportive environment.
Registration is open now through March 20th, 2026. Questions? Email [email protected].
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We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submission are now open for the Undergraduate to Graduate Pathways Research (U-GRAPH) Symposium, taking place on March 27-28, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. This symposium offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate trainees to showcase their research and connect with fellow scholars and experts in the field.
Key Dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: March 6th, 2026, at 11:59 pm (MT)
- Symposium: March 27th –28th, 2026
Post-baccalaureate scholars who are submitting abstracts can indicate their interest in being considered a travel award, which will cover the cost of their stay at the SpringHill Suites. Please be sure to check the appropriate box in the abstract submission form if you would like to apply for this award. Travel award recipients will have their reservations made directly by the symposium organizers.
I'm Interested!
Registration for the U-GRAPH Research Symposium opens Monday, November 3rd, 2025, and closes Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Register here to secure your spot!
Register
If you are a student/scholar in a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, NIH RISE, NIH MARC, NIH PREP, PROPEL, ACS, NIH IMSD program, or undergraduate research program, you are eligible to present at the U-GRAPH Research Symposium. Please fill out the form below to submit your abstract.
Abstracts from post-baccalaureate scholars currently participating in an NIH PREP or ACS program will be given priority for oral presentations. All other students/scholars will be reviewed for poster presentations.
Abstracts are due no later than March 6th, 2026, at 11:59 pm MT.
Abstracts need to be 300 words or less (the title and authors do not count towards this word count).
Submit your abstract here!
Submit Abstract
Only post-baccalaureate scholars are eligible to apply for a conference travel award. Each award will cover the cost of one hotel room at the Springhill Suites for two nights during conference dates (max value approx. $275). The application for the travel award is in the abstract submission form.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Post-baccalaureate Scholar Status: The applicant must be a scholar currently enrolled in an NIH PREP (Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program), PROPEL, or ACS (American Cancer Society) post-baccalaureate program.
- Conference Registration: The applicant must have already registered for the U-GRAPH conference at the time of abstract submission.
- Lodging at Springhill Suites: Awardees must stay at the conference hotel in The Springhill Suites for the duration of the conference.
- Attend both days of the conference: Awardees must attend the conference in its entirety.
- Abstract Submission and Acceptance: The applicant must complete the abstract submission form (linked under “Abstract Submission”), and the abstract must be accepted for presentation at U-GRAPH in either oral or poster format.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].