IRI Pitch Competition
via Live at Duke University campus and via Zoom
March 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
IRI Pitch Competition
Live at Duke University campus and via Zoom
March 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
The IRI Pitch Competition challenges students to communicate their research clearly and compellingly in a three-minute live pitch highlighting their ability to explain complex ideas to a broad audience.
Who can join: The competition is open to all current and former IRI students.
How to join: To enter, participants must submit a 250-word (maximum) project summary as a PDF to Dr. Robert Malkin (robert.malkin@iri-nc.org) by March 10, 2026.
How are the winners selected: A panel of judges will select finalists, announced by March 17, who will present live either in person or via Zoom.
Prizes:
- •1st Place: $100 and 10% off any IRI program
- •2nd Place: $50 and 5% off any IRI program
- •3rd Place: $25
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