Due to various circumstances, we are not accepting applications this quarter for this contest. We plan to offer the contest in the coming academic year.  


The Undergraduate Research Center announces the continuation of the UC Davis “Research Rockstars” Undergrad Slam video contest for undergraduate researchers to showcase their research, scholarship or design project and win up to $500!!  This contest is open to all students in all disciplines! 

This contest follows a popular tradition of the UC Grad Slam, which is an annual contest for graduate students to communicate their research. The Grad Slam aims to make research accessible by providing emerging scientists and scholars with the skills to engage the public in their work. Participants are judged on how well they engage the audience, how clearly they communicate key concepts and how effectively they focus and present their ideas—all in three minutes or less. Now undergrads get their chance!!

Showcase your research, scholarship or design project by making a 3-minute video explaining your research project and its impact.  Win awards up to $500, as well as bragging rights, for the best videos.

Check out the videos of the recent winners of the Grad Slam: https://gradslam.universityofcalifornia.edu/past-winners/

Check out the videos of recent Rockstar winners from 2018 , 2019, or 2020 or 2021!

Research rockstars information video presentation
 

Judging

Reviewer’s choice awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place awards, up to $500): Winners will be judged on academic and/or scientific merit, quality of the content/message, and creativity used in the production and narration of the video. A panel of reviewers will help choose the winners (first place award = $500, second place award = $300 and third place award = $200).

Popular choice award ($300): Involve your friends and family!  The video with the highest number of popular/audience votes (i.e. views) will win the popular choice award ($300).

Honorable mention awards ($100) may also be selected.

Eligibility

All applicants must currently be (or must previously been) pursuing undergraduate research or creative projects and fit the following criteria:

  • Research performed at UC Davis. Your video MUST include that you are a UC Davis student and your research was performed at UC Davis.
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student at UC Davis in any discipline.

Undergraduate Research Center LogoDeadline: TBA