National Research Conference at Penn (NRCP)
A Student-Run 2-day Research Conference at the University of Pennsylvania
At the National Research Conference at Penn, we are committed to bridging understanding across diverse disciplines and perspectives through poster presentation and Lucid Communication Challenges.
Our conference serves as a vibrant forum for undergraduate researchers to present their findings, fostering a culture of learning and interdisciplinary dialogue.
By bringing together students from various academic backgrounds, we facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote a deeper comprehension of complex issues facing our world.
Fill out the linked application to be considered for the 2026 National Research Conference at Penn and the associated Lucid Communication Challenge on October 2nd-3rd, 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania. There is no application fee, but a participant fee which varies by the application submission date.
The early application deadline is 11:59 PM EST on July 15th, 2026 with a $40 participant fee for accepted attendees. The regular application deadline is 11:59 PM EST on August 15th, 2026 with a $60 participant fee for accepted attendees. Decisions will be released within a week of each of the deadlines.
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