About Research Month
Research Month 2026 is part of our ongoing efforts to foster the research mission and to celebrate the University's research enterprise, which is comprised of external grants and contracts, distinguished scholarly projects, and outstanding creative works.
In this spirit, Research Month 2025 will be held in the Interdisciplinary Research Building (2201 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20059).
The 2025 Research Symposium where our students and faculty exhibit poster and oral presentations will take place in The Armour J. Blackburn Center (2397 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059) on Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th in the following categories:
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Business
- Creative Arts & Design
- Education & Outreach
- Environmental Science & Studies
- Humanities
- Physical Sciences & Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Translational & Clinical Sciences
Abstract Submissions
Abstracts for posters or presentations must be submitted by 11:59 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 electronically via this website. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submit only your abstract. Do not submit complete research papers.
-Dr. Bruce Jones, Vice President for Research
Volunteer Opportunities
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate as volunteers during the symposium sessions. The oral and poster presentations will take place on Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th.
If you have any urgent questions, contact huresearchmonth@howard.edu.
Register to Volunteer
