Lincoln Memorial University Research Day 2026 will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Tex Turner Arena, from 1pm-4pm. Faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students in any discipline are invited to participate through poster presentation. Presentations may be singular or made as a part of a group.
In addition to the poster presentations, booths that advertise the range of research resources, fellowships, and awards available within LMU, regionally, nationally, and internationally will be active on the day of the event. The LMU community is also encouraged to take advantage of the professional headshots that will be provided by the LMU PR team.
Student winners will be invited to the annual LMU Research Awards event in April. Awardees in each category below will be recognized along with LMU UPLIFT and SERVE recipients along with the 2026 Undergraduate Research Student of the Year award.
Undergraduate Categories
Arts
Humanities
Social Sciences
Education
Mathematics and Computer Science
Nursing
Business
Engineering
Health Professions
Biological and Conservation Science
Chemical and Physical Science
Graduate Categories
Nursing
Business
Education
Osteopathic Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Dentistry
Biomedical and Medical Science
Public Administration
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Jurisprudence
Psychology
Submit Your Abstract Via Submittable
Due Date: March 9, 2026
The ORGSP utilizes Submittable for its application processes. Please register and submit your application by clicking on the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Abstracts should be 200 words maximum. The abstract should also list the presentation title and all contributors' names (not included as a part of the 200 word count).
March 9, 2026, is the due date for abstract submissions.
Each group only needs to submit one copy of their abstract. Groups will designate a lead applicant to submit their abstract. This individual will receive all communications about Research Day on behalf of the group as well as be the name that the group checks-in under at registration on Research Day.
12:00pm-1PM
Registration
Tex Turner Atrium
1;00PM - 4PM
Poster Presentations
Tex Turner Concourse
1:00PM-2:30PM
Judging
Tex Turner Concourse
1:00pm - 4:00pm
ResearchResource Fair
Tex Turner Atrium
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Refreshments
Tex Turner North
1:00pm-4:00pm
Professional Headshots
As a reminder, ORGSP does not print posters. You will need to bring your physical poster with you for the event. Many colleges/departments assist students with poster printing - be certain to first check with your department about this step. If your department does not aid in this step, please reach out to ORGSP for assistance as no student will be turned away due to inability to pay for poster printing.
Posters should be no larger than 36” x 48”. An easel and clips will be provided the day of the event. If you need an LMU-branded template, email natalie.sweet@lmunet.edu for assistance.
March 31, 2026. This is to allow judges an early preview of your project.
Judges will visit posters between 1pm-2:30pm on April 10, 2026.
All presenters who submitted a project will be notified by March 18, 2026. Instructions will be provided at that time on how to upload your digital poster file.
As a reminder, all presentations for Research Day 2026 are in poster format. LMU-branded poster templates can be requested from natalie.sweet@lmunet.edu.Research Day Resources
