IRI Pitch Competition Fall 2026
via Live and online from Duke University campus
October 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
IRI Pitch Competition Fall 2026
Fall 2026 — Live from Duke University
Live and online from Duke University campus
October 22, 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.
Key dates (Fall 2026):
- •September 22 — All entries must be submitted by midnight
- •October 5 — Top ten entries are announced
- •October 22, 7:00 PM EDT — Live and online pitch competition, broadcast from Duke University campus. The top 10 entries compete in random order.
Who can join: Current and former IRI students.
How to enter: Register on this website as a Participant and submit an abstract of your research (plain text, max 250 words) with your registration. No email submission required.
Awards:
- •1 First Place: $250 and $3,000 scholarship to any IRI program
- •3 Second Place: $125 and $1,500 scholarship to any IRI program
- •3 Third Place: $75 and $750 scholarship to any IRI program
- •3 Honorable Mentions: $750 scholarship to any IRI program
- •Highly Commended (undisclosed number): $500 scholarship to any IRI program
Interested in attending or watching live? Register as an Attendee to receive the livestream link and event updates.
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