As a part of the
2026 Annual Research Forum and Exhibition activities, Qatar University will host a poster session for research groups and graduate students. The top posters, selected by a designated judging committee according to the criteria outlined below, will be awarded the best poster awards in each of the following categories and disciplines:
Categories and Disciplines
The categories:
- Research Groups
- Graduate Students
The disciplines:
- Energy
- Resource Sustainability
- Health
- Society
- Digital Technology
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You can use your preferred software to design your poster. Make sure to adhere to the poster guidelines and templates:
Important notes
- The poster layout should be in portrait orientation only.
- At least one of the primary authors of the poster must be present during the judging day (date and time will be announced later), to give 3-5 min. “elevator talk" regarding the poster, and to answer questions (if any).
- The poster has not been submitted during any previous research forum.
- The abstracts must fulfill the guidelines indicated on the QU Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2026 website.
- Awards will be given ONLY to posters that meet the outlined criteria.
Awards
The top posters, selected by a designated committee based on the criteria listed below, will be awarded the best poster awards in each of the following categories:
- The Best Poster Award for Research Groups
- The Best Poster Award for Graduate Students
The award will be given based on a combination of factors including:
- The quality of research presented in the poster
- Impact of the presented work on the scholarly community and/or society
- Visual impact of the poster and overall contribution
Each award will include:
- Certificate recognizing the effort
- A medal
Posters Publishing and Reviewing
After poster acceptance by the reviewing committee, participants have the option to agree to publish their posters in QSpace.
Submit a Poster For more information, please contact us: QUARFE@qu.edu.qa
Deadlines
- Deadline for receiving the electronic version of the poster is February 1, 2026.
- Poster evaluation to be announced in February 2026.