VSU Graduate Research Initiative (VGRI) Conference

The 2026 VGRI Graduate Research Conference will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026

Abstract Submission is Now Open!!!

Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Abstract Submission Guidelines


Conference Registration Deadline: March 25, 2026


The VSU Graduate Research Initiative, in partnership with the College of Graduate Studies, cordially invites you to the 2026 Graduate Research Conference, a distinguished forum designed to celebrate and amplify the scholarly contributions of our graduate students across all academic disciplines.  

We respectfully request your assistance in disseminating this opportunity to graduate students, faculty, and staff within your academic units. Presentation modalities include research papers and poster sessions. 

Information regarding submission protocols, presentation guidelines, critical deadlines, and the complete conference schedule will be forthcoming in the coming weeks. 

For questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the conference organizing committee Co-Chairs. 

Michelle Belle, Ed.D.
mbelle@vsu.edu

Ayana Conway, Ph.D.
aconway@vsu.edu

Trina Spencer, Ph.D.
tspencer@vsu.edu

Benedict Uzochukwu, Ph.D.
buzochukwu@vsu.edu 

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