Research Day judges
The success of Research Day depends on the time, expertise, and engagement of faculty and research professionals who volunteer to serve as judges. Our judges play an important role in supporting trainee development by providing constructive feedback, thoughtful evaluation, and guidance on research presentations. Serving as a judge also offers an opportunity to learn about the breadth and depth of research taking place across the College of Medicine and engage with trainees at various stages of their academic and research careers.
2027 judging process
Research Day 2027 will introduce a two-stage judging process. Volunteers may choose to participate in the virtual judging process, in-person poster judging, or both.
- Initial Virtual Judging: Judges will review trainee submissions, including abstracts, recorded virtual presentations, and electronic poster slides. The top 50% of submissions will be invited to advance to the in-person Research Day.
- In-Person Poster Judging: Selected trainees will present their posters during the morning poster sessions on March 11, 2027. Judges will evaluate the presentations and select trainees for travel awards. We are grateful for the time and effort of our volunteer judges. Thank you for your commitment to supporting our trainees and helping make Research Day a meaningful and successful experience.
Judge participation expectations
Faculty members who have students presenting posters at Research Day are expected to participate in judging posters presented by other trainees. If a student's mentor is unavailable to serve as a judge, they are responsible for identifying an appropriate replacement.
Acceptable substitutes may include residents, postdoctoral researchers, fellows, or highly credentialed research staff. All judges must hold a terminal degree, have research experience, and possess an active OSU name.#.