Research Week at Rutgers–Newark

Research Week Events

• Keynote Lecture (April 6, 2026)
• Panel Discussion (April 7, 2026)
• Student Research Showcase (April 8, 2026)
• Three-Minute Thesis Competition (April 9, 2026)

Research Week at Rutgers–Newark includes a keynote lecture, a faculty panel, a student poster showcase, and the 3MT competition (hosted by the Graduate School-Newark).

The highlight of the week is the student showcase, this year on Wednesday, April 8 at 2:30pm. The showcase includes undergraduate and graduate students who have completed substantial scholarly work. They include students from various programs and schools at RU-N. This year, more than 70 students have signed up to present in a range of disciplines. Faculty, staff, and alumni guests serve as judges of the student presentations.

Research Week, a celebration of research at RU-N, is held every spring. Research Week 2026, scheduled for the week of April 6th, is co-sponsored by the Honors College, the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, the Graduate School-Newark, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.