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Ohio State Hayes Research Forum – Deadline Extended

Hayes Advanced Research Forum 2025 — Application Deadline Extended

Do you have research you’d like to share? Looking for professionalization, networking and presentation experience for your CV or resume? Interested in engaging with scholars from similar fields to share your work and gain feedback? The 39th annual Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum will be held 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Graduate students at Ohio State have the opportunity to present their research in poster or oral/paper formats. Details follow below:

Presentation Opportunity

The Hayes Forum is an interdisciplinary event that showcases the research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across Ohio State and promotes fruitful exchanges between graduate students, trainees, faculty, the administration and the public. In addition, the Hayes Forum is a chance for graduate students and postdocs to win cash prizes in recognition of their exemplary research (cash prizes for all competitions this year total more than $17,000). Prizes for graduate students will be paid by the Graduate School.

Submission Deadline

The abstract submission deadline for the 2025 forum has been extended and is now Monday, Dec. 9, at 11:59 p.m. Information about the Hayes Forum and applying to it (including eligibility rules, abstract and application requirements, academic areas and abstract evaluation) can be found on the Council of Graduate Students website.

Nominate a Judge for Hayes!

Have a favorite faculty or staff member, Ohio State alumni community member, or Columbus-area colleague who you think should judge applicant abstracts or participant presentations at the forum? Nominate them through the Hayes Forum online Judge Nomination form! Judges only need a terminal degree located in the area they will be judging and need not be directly/currently employed by Ohio State or be an alumnus or alumna.

The forum is co-sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students, the Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), with additional organizational and operational support from the Office of Student Life.

Hayes Research Forum Applications

Applications to participate in the 2025 Hayes Forum are being accepted. This forum is a prestigious event that highlights the exemplary research conducted by our graduate students. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to present their work to a broader audience. More information can be found on the Council of Graduate Students website

Graduate Associate Leadership Award (GALA) – call for nominations

Nominations for the Graduate Associate Leadership Award (GALA) are now open.  Simply complete the nomination form that is available online at Graduate Associate Leadership Award | Graduate School (osu.edu)

Every year, graduate students take on exceptional leadership roles on and off campus. GALA is Ohio State’s recognition of these students who are leading others through passion and vision. These students tend to have strong communication and listening skills, are able to give feedback, coach and train, as well as motivate and inspire others to work toward achieving common goals and innovations.

Nominations for the 2024-2025 GALA are open now and will close November 15, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered. After nominations have closed, the Assistant Dean of Graduate Development and Engagement will reach out to all eligible nominees with information regarding next steps. Please also review the website for more information.

GALA applications will be accepted via an electronic portal at Graduate Associate Leadership Award | Graduate School (osu.edu). and must be submitted by or before 2-17-2-24. Note:

 Any submission received after the deadline will not be considered. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Dr Jordan at jordan.1193@osu.edu