Student & Postdoctoral Research Presentations

Undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers are invited to submit an abstract for a chance to present their research during the Annual National Conference.  A vital component of our mentoring program, SACNAS mentors provide feedback and guidance to students at every level of research experience and presentation skill.  Here are some examples of abstract submissions accepted in various STEM disciplines.

Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Eligibility

  • Be an undergraduate or postbaccalaureate at the time of submission
  • Be a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher at the time of submission
  • Profile: Create or update your SACNAS profile
  • Membership: Current SACNAS membership required at time of submission
  • Guidelines: Submitters must read and follow the 2013 Abstract Submission Guidelines

Before you begin your abstract submission please read all the FAQs. Follow all the links in the website because this information will be useful for you for submitting your abstract and other important information. If you are new to SACNAS please create a SACNAS profile. Once you have created it, you can retrieve your SACNAS ID in your profile, which is needed to submit your abstract. On a final note it is recommended you submit your abstract ahead of time to avoid any misfortunes.

Undergraduate Student Poster Abstract

Spring Submissions

  • 2013 Spring submission: (CLOSED )March 4 - April 3 at 11:59 PM PDT
    • Students that have been accepted to present can wait to register until after they receive Travel Scholarship Notifications.
    • Notifications will be sent until further notice.

NOTE:  Once notified, awardees will have 3 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail will result in abstract withdrawal. All pending and outstanding dues must be paid to SACNAS before you register for the conference.

Summer Submissions: Undergraduate Students Enrolled in Summer Research Programs

  • Important Letter to Summer Program Directors
  • Summer abstract submission: May 20 - July 3 at 5 PM PDT
    • Undergraduate student must be enrolled before submitting abstract
      • Direct your summer program director to this site to enroll a summer research program
    • Notifications will be sent by August 2

Enrollment for Undergraduate Summer Research Programs

  • Summer enrollment form submission: (CLOSED) April 22 - May 16 at 12 PM PDT
    • Summer Program Directors must submit an enrollment form in order for the student to submit an abstract.
    • Please read the guidelines before submitting the enrollment form for your summer program

NOTE:  Once notified, awardees will have 2 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail will result in abstract withdrawal. All pending and outstanding dues must be paid to SACNAS before you register for the conference.

Graduate Student Poster Abstract

Spring Submission

2013 Spring submission: (CLOSED) March 4 - April 3 at 11:59 PM PDT

  • Students that have been accepted to present can wait to register until after they receive Travel Scholarship Notifications.
  • Notifications will be sent until further notice.

NOTE:  Once notified, awardees will have 3 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail will result in abstract withdrawal. All pending and outstanding dues must be paid to SACNAS before you register for the conference.

Graduate Student Oral Abstract

Spring Submission

2013 Spring submission: (CLOSED) March 4 - April 3 at 11:59 PM PDT

  • Students that have been accepted to present can wait to register until after they receive Travel Scholarship Notifications.
  • Notifications will be sent until further notice.

NOTE:  Once notified, awardees will have 3 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail will result in abstract withdrawal. All pending and outstanding dues must be paid to SACNAS before you register for the conference.

Postdoctoral Researcher Poster Abstract

Spring Submission

2013 Spring submission: (CLOSED) March 4 - April 3 at 11:59 PM PDT

  • Students that have been accepted to present can wait to register until after they receive Travel Scholarship Notifications.
  • Notifications will be sent until further notice

NOTE:  Once notified, awardees will have 3 weeks to register for the SACNAS National Conference. Failure to register by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail will result in abstract withdrawal. All pending and outstanding dues must be paid to SACNAS before you register for the conference.

Important Information

Abstract Selection Criteria

The SACNAS Student Presentations Committee created sample abstracts to help guide students to prepare high quality research abstract submissions and to understand some of what we are looking for during abstract review. For additional resources, please visit Presentation Resources.

SACNAS has again experienced a significant annual increase of submissions over the past few years and we are expecting a record number this year. Every effort will be made to include everyone, however priority consideration will be given to first time abstract submitters. 

2012 Student Research Presentation Recognitions

Exemplary undergraduate student poster presenters and graduate student oral presenters are honored at the National Conference for their research presentations. In 2012, more than 1,290 students and postdoctoral researchers presented their research at the SACNAS National Conference. Thanks to sponsor contributions, SACNAS was able to award 135 students and were recognized for their outstanding research presentations at the awards ceremony.

Meet the 2012 presentation awardees

Additional Information & Support

Please read the Research Presentations FAQs and if you need further assistance in submitting your abstract please contact SACNAS Student Research Presentations Programs Manager, Asis Lopez, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1.