• Present your research to a national audience of peers, professionals, and faculty.

• Gain mentorship and feedback from renowned experts across disciplines.

• Network with leaders in medicine and research, from Nobel Laureate keynote speaker to distinguished faculty

• Participate in panels, workshops, and discussions

• Build your professional and academic profile while joining a nationwide community of health research pioneers.

Undergraduate and recently graduated (< 2 years) students from any institution are welcome to apply! We accept research across all areas related to health—including basic science, engineering, clinical, translational, and humanities. Poster submissions at any stage of research are encouraged, even early projects or developing ideas without results, as this is a great opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback from peers and mentors.

Early Application Timeline

Early Application Deadline: Monday November 17th, 2025

Early Decision Notification: Monday December 1st, 2025

Early Acceptance Fee ($45) Deadline: Sunday December 7th, 2025

Late Application Timeline

Late Application Deadline: Wednesday December 3rd, 2025

Late Decision Notification: Monday December 8th, 2025

Late Acceptance Fee ($65) Deadline: Sunday December 14th, 2025

Acceptance fees will cover conference meals, venue, immersive workshop experiences, programming materials, and awards.

DNHRC applicants who have conducted completed research projects with results are welcome to apply for the Oral Presentation Competition. Submissions should include clear findings and conclusions suitable for a formal presentation. This session is designed for students ready to share their full research story with faculty judges and peers.

Yes. Waitlist priority is determined based on your application's consideration and the date of submission.