Public Health Research Day is an opportunity to highlight innovative public health research across the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Held during Public Health Week, the event will take place on April 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the SPH Concourse (Ground Floor) and will feature poster presentations showcasing the work of SPH graduate and undergraduate students.
We encourage students affiliated with any SPH department or program to participate. Present your work! Come support your peers! Be inspired by all the work being done by our scholars!
The Global Health Initiative, SPH Delta Omega Gamma Zeta Chapter (SPH’s Public Health Honor Society), and the SPH Office of Graduate Student Services are sponsoring Public Health Research Day 2026.
Lots of other events are happening in the SPH during National Public Health Week! Keep an eye out for announcements!
Register to Attend
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend Public Health Research Day.
Register to attend Public Health Research Day on April 9, 2026. (Registration link coming soon)
We encourage advance registration; this assists us with event planning.
Submit Your Abstract
SPH students are invited to submit research abstracts for poster presentation.
Submit a research poster abstract (Registration link coming soon!)
Abstract Submission Deadline is March 23, 2026
Please ensure your abstract is submitted by the deadline to be considered for inclusion in the event program.
The Global Health Initiative will sponsor free printing for a limited number of SPH student posters on a first-come, first-served basis for abstracts submitted by March 23. See the Student Resources section for printing details and eligibility information.
Questions? Email sph-phrday@umd.edu.