GMS Research Symposium 2026
WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hiebert Lounge (14th floor, L Building)
Lunch will be provided.
How to Apply
Talk Award
Applications for the Talk Award have now closed. Please use the Poster Award form to participate in the GMS Research Symposium event as a poster presenter.
The Research Talk Award will be granted to selected trainees in the following categories:
- 2 Postdocs
- 2 Early career* PhD or MD/PhD
- 2 PhD or MD/PhD
Winners of the award will give a 7- to 8-minute talk on their research at the GMS Research Symposium.
*Early career (Less than 3 years, PhD; Less than 2 years MD/PhD, in GMS)
Applications close on March 12, 2026.
Symposium Talk Award application
To apply to the Talk Award at the GMS Research symposium, please navigate to the application form here.
Mentors must submit their letters of support at this link prior to the due date.
Poster Award
The Poster Presentation Award will be granted to selected trainees in the following categories:
- 2 Postdocs
- 2 Early career* PhD or MD/PhD
- 2 PhD or MD/PhD
- 2 Masters
*Early career (Less than 3 years, PhD; Less than 2 years MD/PhD, in GMS)
Presenters must apply and register for the event by March 27, 2026.
Symposium poster registration
To apply to the Poster Award at the GMS Research symposium, please navigate to the application form here.
Poster guidelines and logistics
The FedEx facility at 700 Albany Street is the most convenient location for poster printing. Please refer to the guidelines below:
- No larger than 48 inches by 36 inches
- Photo satin paper
- Provided to printer as a PDF or cloud link, with all files accessible without a login
Be sure to place the order well ahead of the event (1 week or more) to ensure there are no delays. Don’t forget to mention you are a BU student to get any available discounted offers.
Presenters should arrive to Hiebert Lounge between 11:00 am and 11:30 am. Upon arrival, you will receive a number for your poster slot. The poster locations are pre-assigned, so presenters may not select their own location. Please plan on leaving your poster up until the event’s conclusion.
Posters will be judged on the 1) effectiveness of the presentation, 2) visual appeal and logical layout of the poster, 3) adherence to time, and 4) science. You will have 5 minutes to present your poster.
For tips on designing competitive posters, visit the Medical Student Research poster tips page.
For questions, please contact James at jamaz@bu.edu.