Research Symposium
Welcome to the Colorado Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Colorado Undergraduate Space Research Symposium is an opportunity for COSGC students to present their current research and projects. This event provides an opportunity for students to be published in official conference proceedings as well as to compete for cash prizes - in paper, poster, and video sessions. We also feature an Industry Networking Event! Students, bring your resumes!
2026 Symposium
Saturday April 25, 2026
Location: Red Rocks Community College
LOCATION MAP
We need Sponsors and Judges!
Interested in Judging or Sponsoring? Sign up here! by April 23rd or donate directly HERE. Select CU Boulder, then write in "Colorado Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Space Research Symposium Support Fund" in the Gift Designation Section.
All attendees: Register (Students/presenters must register by April 16th)
Registration is required for all presenters. Each presenter should register individually. Guests (friends/family) are welcome. Guests must register too.
2026 Abstract submission - Coming Soon
Abstract template (.doc)
Important dates for the 2026 Symposium
March 9, 2026 Abstracts Due (Extended Deadline - Required for ALL submissions)
March 20, 2026 Authors notified of Abstract Acceptance
April 13, 2026 Papers Due for Judging
April 15, 2026 Posters (pdf) Due for Judging
April 17, 2026 Registration due for student presenters (Extended Deadline for other attendees)
April 23, 2026 Link to Videos due by midnight
April 23, 2026 Registration due for Judges, Industry Professionals, and Sponsors
April 23, 2026 Presentation slides due by 12pm (Noon)
April 25, 2026 Symposium Day!
Interested in Judging or Sponsoring? Sign Up Here!
Video People's Choice View and Vote
Prize Categories and Amounts*:
- Grand Prize (overall highest scoring paper+presentation score): $1,500
- Paper Session Prizes (highest scoring paper+presentation score in each session): $500/each
- Poster Session Top Score (highest scoring poster overall): $1,000
- Top Posters (highest scoring poster each category): $500/each
- Creative Video People's Choice Awards: $500/each
* Cash prizes are awarded per team. Teams of multiple students share single prize amount.