Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)

Research Week

Last year, the University of Vermont joined the ranks of the nation’s top-tier research institutions by achieving R1 status. Join us in continuing to celebrate research excellence with a week of events and showcases, highlighting how students, faculty, and investigators research what matters.
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Sustaining Research Excellence

From April 13th to the 17th, join students, friends, faculty, and staff in celebrating everything research from the Student Research Conference to UVM’s planetary health initiatives, the Vermont Advanced Computing Center, and so much more.

View the Research Week Schedule

Research Week 2026

April 13

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Electrify Vermont Summit

8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Alumni House Silver Pavilion

Panelists on stage discussing a topic at the Electrify Vermont Summit

The Second Annual Electrify Vermont Summit will bring together the people and organizations working to electrify Vermont’s economy.

As a kickoff to UVM’s Research Week, join researchers, installers, policy-makers, businesses, non-profit organizations, utilities, students, and members of the public who want to support electrification. Hear from experts about electrification strategies and policies, with a focus on affordability, resilience, and regulation. Network with leaders of the electrification effort in Vermont, and bring your questions and thoughts to the discussion!

Register for the Electrify Vermont Summit

Humanities Center Research Reception

4:30 pm — 6:00 pm | Billings Library

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As part of Research Week, the Humanities Center will host its 2nd Annual Research Reception from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Marsh Room of the Billings Library. Join us at 4:30 pm to hear from Humanities Center research grantees’ about their publications, projects, and exhibitions— including short 5 in 5 research presentations from: jen berger (Art), Liz Fenton (English), Glenn Levine-West (German), Abigail McGowan (History), Sarah Nilsen (Film & Television Studies), and Sarah Osten (History). Come celebrate humanities research and stick around for a reception immediately following!

April 14

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Research Celebration Luncheon & Invention2Venture Awards Ceremony

The event is by invitation only.

Vermont Advanced Computing Center Tour and Open House

2:30 pm — 5:00 pm | VACC, 530 Community Dr, South Burlington, VT

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Join the VACC for a tour and discussion of VACC equipment, like the DeepGreen, BlueMoon, and BlackDiamond clusters.

Reel Science Film Festival

Take a peek behind the lab coats with this collection of short videos created by UVM scientists. These films will take you on a journey into the field and laboratory with these scientists and give you a glimpse into the range of research that is occurring at UVM! Join us from 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesday, April 14th in Lafayette Hall 207 to premier these short films for the first time! The films are intended for a general audience. 

5:00 pm — 6:00 pm

April 15

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Student Research Conference

9:00 am — 5:00 pm | Davis Center's Grand Maple Ballroom

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Open to any UVM undergraduate, graduate, or medical student, the Student Research Conference, hosted by the Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research (FOUR) Office, showcases hundreds of students' research all day at the Davis Center.

Find Out More and Register for the SRC Here

UVM Osher Center for Intergrative Health & Employee Wellness Open House

12:00 pm — 2:00 pm | Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM, 184 S. Prospect St.

Whole Health Connect

2:00 pm — 3:00 pm | Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM, 184 S. Prospect St.

Osher Affiliate Christine Vatovec, PhD, shares a current look at Planetary Health at UVM and beyond; plus, three recipients of the Osher Center’s Advancing Whole Health Through Innovative Research grants give a glimpse at their projects:  

  • Emily Levine, MA: Engaging Communities in Identifying Integrative Treatment Opportunities at the Intersection of Opioid Use Disorder, Pain, and Social Determinants of Health 
  • Carissa Wengrovius, PT, PhD: Interoception and Lifestyle Behaviors in Children: Development and Validation of the PEAT Protocol 
  • Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, ECHM, FNAP: Readiness to Change and the Implementation of Home Modifications for Adults Over 60 

Part of the Osher Center's Whole Health Connect event series.  

Stop by the Osher Center beforehand, from 12 - 2 pm, for an Employee Wellness Open House!

3 Minute Thesis

4:00 pm — 5:30 pm |  Fleming Museum 101

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an energizing showcase of big ideas, sharp communication, and the power of storytelling. PhD students from across UVM’s colleges will compete to distill the heart of their research into a three‑minute presentation using just one static slide. A panel of judges and an audience vote will determine the winners, with prizes awarded for standout presentations. Come learn about cutting‑edge PhD research at UVM, cheer on your college’s representative, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Sign Up and Learn More About the 3MT!

Learn About the 3MT at the Graduate College

April 16

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Post-Doctoral Research Showcase

9:00 am — 12:00 pm | Jost Fondation Room (422) and Livak Fireplace Lounge

Postdoctoral scholars are essential to UVM’s status as a top 100 and R1 public research university. Through vibrant collaborations, rigorous training, and inclusive community, UVM’s postdoctoral scholars power our innovation. Join UVM postdoctoral scholars to create the world’s best collaborations, research, and researchers.

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School of the Arts Celebration

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Royal Tyler Theatre

The School of the Arts will share samples of the faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative work done across its programs in Studio Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance through exhibitions, performances, and presentations, followed by a reception.

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April 17

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Library Research Fair

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Howe Library

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What could you discover if you had the right research tools—and the right experts to guide you? Find out at the annual UVM Libraries Research Fair, April 17 at 1 p.m. in Howe. Centered on the theme “Research What Matters,” UVM Libraries subject experts will be ready to help you explore a wide range of topics, resources, and services, including: 

  • Geographical information systems (GIS)  
  • Virtual reality (VR)  
  • 3D printing  
  • Reference and consultation services   
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)  
  • Libraries’ special collections  
  • Podcasting  
  • Data mapping 

Through examples and conversation, librarians and staff will show how these tools and resources can support research, help answer important questions, and connect to issues that shape our world. 

Come for the research, stay for the food and giveaway prizes. 

Invention2Venture

3:30 pm — 4:30 pm | Hula Lakeside

UVM Innovation's annual Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference pulls together dynamic experts, academic researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Vermont and New England to talk about how to protect, develop, and finance your ideas.

Leahy Institute Mixer

4:30 pm — 6:30 pm | Hula Lakeside