2026 Graduate Student Research Competition

Two men share a laugh in a conference room during the 2025 Graduate Student Research Competition, while several others discuss their graduate research in the background.

STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION APPLICATION
Sixth Annual Obesity Research Initiative Symposium February 17, 2026

Awards 

Oral Presentation: 1st place Monetary Award

Poster Presentation: 1st and 2nd place  (multiple categories) Monetary Awards

Topic Categories

All submissions must be obesity related. Abstracts are accepted in one of four categories:

  • Basic Science Research
  • Clinical Research
  • Social and Behavioral Research
  • Community and/or Policy Research
Symposium Abstract Submission Form 2026

Please use this form for abstract submissions for 2026 ORI Symposium.

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