The Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) is UNC Charlotte’s premier interdisciplinary graduate student-run conference, proudly showcasing the bold, brilliant, and boundary-pushing research of graduate and professional students across all programs. Join the
2027 Theme: REAL impact (Research Empowerment, Access, and Leadership)
This year, GRS is taking a different approach. In addition to celebrating the research and accomplishments of our graduate students, the 2027 symposium will place a stronger focus on career preparedness and professional development tailored specifically to graduate students.
Throughout the months leading up to GRS, we will offer targeted programming designed to help graduate students build skills that extend beyond the classroom and laboratory. Programming will focus on communicating your research, presenting your work to diverse audiences, developing professional skills, and preparing to translate your graduate experience into your next career.
We're also introducing new ways for students to get involved leading up to the symposium, including opportunities to help shape the look and feel of GRS through our 2027 GRS Logo Contest.
Important Dates
- Symposium Date: April 2, 2027
- Logo Contest: Details coming soon
- Career & Professional Development Programming: More information coming soon
Why Participate in GRS?
- Share your research with a multidisciplinary audience
- Develop and strengthen your research communication skills
- Gain experience presenting scholarly work to diverse audiences
- Build professional skills that translate to careers inside and outside academia
- Represent your graduate program on a university-wide stage
- Connect with fellow graduate students, faculty, researchers, and professionals
- Showcase the impact of your work and your graduate experience
2027: A Different GRS
The 2027 Graduate Research Symposium is more than a day to present your research. It's an opportunity to prepare for what's next.
Whether you're pursuing a career in academia, industry, government, healthcare, nonprofit work, or another field, GRS will offer opportunities to develop the skills needed to communicate your expertise, connect your research to real-world impact, and prepare for your next step.
More details about our career-focused programming and opportunities to get involved will be announced throughout the year.