Call for applications: Undergraduate research presentations
Are you excited by a piece or work you have recently written? An essay, a dissertation or a summer project? Come and present your work and get feedback from your peers and academics.
We are pleased to invite members of the BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network (UGN) to present their research at our first annual undergraduate development day. This is an excellent opportunity to share your work with fellow students and academics, gain valuable presentation experience, and engage with the wider research community in International Studies.
Eligibility
Applications are welcome from current UGN members who have completed research during their undergraduate degree, or who wish to discuss research they intend to undertake during a Master's programme.
You will need to be available to attend the undergraduate development day on Tuesday 2 June in Brighton.
How to apply
To apply, please submit an abstract of 250 words describing your research topic, key arguments, and (where applicable) findings or expected contributions.
You should indicate your preferred presentation format:
Option 1: Poster presentation with short talk (5 minutes)
Present your research as a poster and deliver a brief five-minute oral presentation to the audience. This format is eligible for a prize for the best presentation.
Option 2: Research speed dating
Discuss your research in an informal, small-group setting with other students. This format is ideal for those who prefer a more conversational environment, or who wish to receive early feedback on developing research ideas.
Please complete our short application form by the deadline of Monday 20 April 2026.
We look forward to receiving your applications and to celebrating undergraduate research.
If you are part of the UGN but don’t want to present your research, we would still encourage you to attend and register for the undergraduate development day this year. We have a fantastic programme of information and development sessions, and you will be able to meet and network with other undergraduate students from across the UK, plus PhD students, academics and more.