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Research Week 2026 will highlight groundbreaking work across disciplines that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and transforms communities through artificial intelligence, innovative solutions, and bold visions for the future.

Call for Abstracts

We invite faculty, students, staff, and community partners to submit abstracts that showcase original research, creative scholarship, and applied innovation.

Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: February 23, 2026

Presentation Formats

  • Oral Presentations

  • Posters

Research & Innovation Tracks

Scientific & Technical Research (STEM, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). This category highlights research grounded in scientific inquiry, experimental methods, technological development, or computational approaches.

Social, Behavioral, Educational, Business, & Policy Research (Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Political Science, Law, Humanities with scholarly analysis). Economics, finance, accounting, business analytics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship research, political science, sociology, psychology, education, criminal justice, public administration, urban planning, law, humanities with analytical frameworks.

Creative, Community-Engaged & Innovation Scholarship (Community-based research, Creative arts, Design, Digital media, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Innovation case studies, Practice-based research, Applied AI in creative or community settings). This category recognizes scholarship that bridges creativity, community engagement, and innovation. Submissions may include practice-based research, design or creative work, entrepreneurial innovation, community-driven projects, translational activities, or applied research that addresses real-world needs through novel approaches. Projects might involve partnerships with community organizations, product or concept development, prototypes, artistic or multimedia inquiry, participatory research methods, or innovation aligned with public impact.

Biomedical, Clinical, & Health Sciences Research. This category highlights research focused on human health, disease mechanisms, clinical outcomes, population-level health patterns, and interventions that improve wellness or reduce inequities. Submissions may include laboratory-based biomedical work, clinical or translational studies, epidemiology, program evaluation, health services research, or public health practice.

Abstract Guidelines

  • Maximum 250 words

  • Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), and up to 5 keywords

  • Recommended structure: Background • Approach • Findings/Insights • Implications

For more information please contact Dr. Linda Gardiner at  linda.gardiner@tsu.edu.

Submit your abstract here.