# 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.**

[Submit Your Proposal](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB3UTbPOthJadUj7rjq34pdOw2KPOcmqOmykZB6NaCplxCoA/viewform)\
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