Graduate Poster Competition
Source: https://www.aucegypt.edu/research/convention/graduate-poster-competition Parent: https://www.aucegypt.edu/research/convention
March 30, 2026 1 - 3 pm Moataz Al Alfi Hall
The Graduate Poster Competition invites graduate students to present their research using posters. Research posters are a common presentation medium that engages a walking audience through text and attractive visuals. The presented idea should be complete and self-explanatory so that a viewer can understand the poster, even without a presenter. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by a committee composed of The American University in Cairo's (AUC) faculty members from various disciplines. Successful participants will be informed by email.
Who Can Participate?
Eligible participants need to fulfill all of the following criteria:
- AUC graduate students
- Must be enrolled at AUC during submission or have graduated the previous academic year
- The research must be carried out at AUC
- All disciplines are welcome to participate
Who Can Attend?
Anyone can attend the competition as part of the audience.
Awards
- First place: EGP 15,000
- Second place: EGP 13,000
- Third place: EGP 10,000
Poster Guidelines
Content
- A well-articulated research question that addresses the complex issue
- Key background literature that contextualizes the research
- Clear methodological process
- Persuasive, logically organized research argument
- An appropriate representation of research results
- Clear conclusion that offers insight or meaningful contribution to the field
- Citation of sources and graphics/photos, both in-text and in the list of references
Organization
- Research question
- Key studies in the literature (three to four points summary)
- Method/approach
- Results or main points of argument
- Conclusion and implications
- References
- Acknowledgments
Layout
- The poster size should be 1 meter by 1 meter
- Utilize the white space well so that it is not overcrowded or underutilized
- Employs both text and graphics, such as figures, pictures, graphs and photos, to present the message in a balanced and visually appealing manner
- Use a font large enough to be read easily at a distance
- Present the information concisely, selecting only the key information
Presentation
- Demonstrate the arrangement and knowledge of the material
- Respond to questions with clarity and persuasion
- Clearly articulate and confidently demonstrate
Submission Deadline
Submit your proposal by January 12, 2026.