Conference Logistics
- What are the dates of the conference?
- What is the deadline for submitting an abstract for the conference?
- Will abstracts be accepted beyond this date?
- When will the program for the conference be available?
- Where is the conference venue?
- Who is eligible for the Vice-Principal Research Undergraduate Prize?
Submissions
- How do I submit my abstract?
- Can I present with other students?
- Can I submit an abstract on behalf of other people?
- I have multiple research papers or projects that I would like to present at the conference. Can I submit more than one abstract?
Presenters - Oral Presentations
- How do I know which day I am scheduled to present?
- Can I specify a day/time that I would like my presentation to be scheduled?
- How long should my presentation be?
- Will I be presenting in a session with other people?
- Do I need to send a copy of my presentation in advance?
- What audio visual equipment will be available for my presentation?
- I would like to make changes to the abstract and/or title I sent to the conference, can I do that?
- Will my presentation be published in the I@Q Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings?
Presenters - Poster Presentations
- I am presenting a poster at the conference - what size should my poster be?
- When am I expected to be at my poster and do I have to talk about it formally?
- Where and how long will the posters be displayed?
- Do I need to print my poster?
- Will my poster be published as part of the I@Q Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings?
Conference Logistics
What are the dates of the conference?
The 20th Annual I@Q Conference will be held in early March 2026. Check back in Fall 2025 for updates on the conference dates!
What is the deadline for submitting an abstract for the conference?
The deadline for submitting an abstract to the 2026 Conference will be in late January 2026. Check back in Fall 2025 for updates on the conference details!
Will abstracts be accepted beyond this date?
Please submit abstracts by the stated due date.
When will the program for the conference be available?
An email will be sent to all participants to inform them when the program is available. The program will also be posted to this website when it is finalized.
Where is the conference venue?
The conference will be held in one of the libraries on Â鶹´«Ã½ campus. Check back in Fall 2025 for updates on the conference details!
Who is eligible for the Vice-Principal Research Undergraduate Prize?
All students delivering oral presentations in a session will be eligible for the Vice-Principal Research Undergraduate Prize. A team of adjudicators will evaluate each presentation during the conference and the prize will be awarded to the two students deemed to have the best presentations. Oral presentations will be evaluated using the I@Q Adjudication Rubric that assesses the presentation's organization, language, delivery, supporting materials, and central message.
Poster presentations are not eligible for the prize.
In the case that an oral presentation with more than one speaker is selected as a recipient of the prize, the $1000 award will be split equally among the speakers.
Submissions
Abstracts will be submitted to the conference committee for consideration through a Qualtrics survey (coming soon). We encourage you to submit your abstract well in advance of the deadline.
Can I present with other students?
Absolutely. However, we recommend that you limit your co-presenters to a maximum of 3 other students.
Can I submit an abstract on behalf of other people?
No. Please only submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters that you will be presenting.
I have multiple research papers or projects that I would like to present at the conference. Can I submit more than one abstract?
Students should only submit one abstract for consideration. We encourage you to contact us by email at iatq@queensu.ca to discuss.
Presenters - Oral Presentations
How do I know which day I am scheduled to present?
Presenters will be notified by the conference planning team in advance as to the date and time of their presentation.
Can I specify a day/time that I would like my presentation to be scheduled?
Unfortunately no. Presentations sessions are limited and need to be filled equally and by theme.
How long should my presentation be?
Presentations should be around 10 minutes, excluding time for questions.
Will I be presenting in a session with other people?
Yes. Each presentation will be part of a themed session that will have anywhere from 3-5 presenters.
Do I need to send a copy of my presentation in advance?
Yes. We need you to send a copy of your presentation slides as a PowerPoint file to iatq@queensu.ca at least 1 week in advance of the conference. Slides will be loaded onto a computer before the conference for display during your presentation. You do not need to bring a computer with you. Please name your PowerPoint file as "Last name, First name."
What audio visual equipment will be available for my presentation?
The conference venue will have a laptop, projector, screen, sound system, mouse, and clicker. If you need other equipment for your presentation, please contact iatq@queensu.ca as soon as you know what you require.
I would like to make changes to the abstract and/or title I sent to the conference, can I do that?
Yes, please send any changes to your abstract or title to iatq@queensu.ca.
Will my presentation be published in the I@Q Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings?
Abstracts and PowerPoint slideshows for oral presentations will be included in the , an Open Access online journal which publishes the proceedings of the annual I@Q Conference. This journal serves as a record of all contributions to the Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference. You can refer to it on your résumé and it can be cited by other researchers.
Presenters - Poster Presentations
I am presenting a poster at the conference - what size should my poster be?
Poster files should be set according to the following dimensions: 3 feet (36 inches or 91 cm) by 4 feet (48 inches or 122 cm) in portrait orientation. It is very important that the dimensions are set correctly, otherwise the poster will be printed at the size submitted and may not fit onto the display bulletin boards properly. Please also check our poster requirements document for further information about poster sizing and guidelines.
When am I expected to be at my poster and do I have to talk about it formally?
You should expect to be beside your poster during the scheduled poster session.
You won't need to make any type of a formal presentation, but you are expected to discuss your research and ideas conversationally with people who come to the poster session.
Where and how long will the posters be displayed?
The posters will be displayed in conference venue and will be set up by library staff. Posters are displayed throughout the two-day conference. Once the conference is finished, students are responsible for picking up their posters from the main service desk at Stauffer Library (an email will be sent to all poster presenters with further details).
No, you will only need to send a PDF file of your poster to iatq@queensu.ca approximately 2 weeks in advance of the conference. The library will get all the posters printed and displayed before the poster session. Please be sure the PDF file is sized to 3 feet (36 inches or 91 cm) by 4 feet (48 inches or 122 cm) in portrait orientation so that it will fit onto the bulletin boards. Your poster file should be named as "Last name, first name." The conference will cover all costs related to poster printing.
Will my poster be published as part of the I@Q Journal proceedings?
Yes, posters are included in the official Journal proceedings. The title, author, abstract, and PDF file will all be published.