AACR Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition (USCPC) at the 18th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is pleased to present the AACR Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition (USCPC) during the 18th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Baltimore, Maryland. This exciting, informative, and engaging session will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, and will bring together undergraduate students at all levels to address educational pathways, explore career options in the cancer field while presenting their own research and competing for prizes. Prizes will be awarded for excellence in research conducted and presented by undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students and post baccalaureate students who are interested in cancer and related biomedical science are invited to attend. Undergraduate students may submit a poster for presentation during this special program, a poster presentation is not required to attend this program. 

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstract should be on the subject of cancer or cancer-related biomedical science
• Abstract clearly states the purpose/objective/hypothesis of the research
• Abstract demonstrates originality and innovation
• Methods and materials are clearly explained
• Research and experimental results support the conclusion and/or expected results
• Abstract is written clearly and concisely.

Judging

Student presentations will be judged by AACR members who are established investigators in the field.  Judging is based on the student's abstract, research content of the poster, and on the ability of the student to effectively present their research during the competition. Monetary prizes will be awarded for first, second, third place, and meritorious scientific posters.

Questions

Please email ScienceEducation@aacr.org with any questions.