Thank You for Your Participation!
The 5th International Graduate Research Symposium (IGRS’26) has been successfully completed. We express our deepest gratitude to all the academics, researchers, and students whose valuable contributions made this event a great success.
01. Final Extended Abstracts
All authors must upload the final versions of their abstracts (in .docx format) formatted according to the official template.
View Guidelines & Upload →02. Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of participation and presentation are currently being prepared. Once ready, they will be sent directly to the authors via email.
03. Proceedings Book
The official IGRS’26 Abstract Book will be published on our website following the final review of Word templates for consistency.
Welcome to IGRS 2026
Welcome to the website of the 5th International Graduate Research Symposium: IGRS’26, organized by the Graduate School of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). The symposium will be held from the 11th to the 13th of May, 2026, as a hybrid event.
IGRS provides a platform for graduate students and researchers to present their latest research across diverse fields, including basic sciences, engineering, architecture, arts, and social sciences. The symposium will feature keynote presentations, poster sessions, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
IGRS 2026 welcomes high-quality submissions from graduate students. We invite you to contribute original research for presentation at the symposium. For more details, please refer to the “Authors” section.
Sponsors
Invited Speakers
Prof. Dr. Berk Canberk
Quick FAQ
Most common questions we receive are answered below.
What is the status of the revision process for my abstract?
Once authors submit their revised versions through the online module, the abstracts are sent back for further referee evaluation. Following this review, the final acceptance or rejection notifications will be sent to authors via email. The finalization period remains active via the system interface.
How and when should I make the registration payment?
The payment must be made by the author who performed the submission. Please ensure the transfer description follows this format: “IGRS26 – [Your Abstract ID] – Name Surname”.
Note for Multiple Submissions: If you are the submitting author for two accepted abstracts, please include both Abstract IDs in the description separated by a comma (e.g., “IGRS26 – ID1, ID2 – Name Surname”). Note: Registration fee payment deadline is May 4 , 23.59
Where can I find the templates for Oral or Poster presentations?
When do we use the Word template?
3MT – 3 Minute Thesis 2026
As part of the International Graduate Research Symposium (IGRS), the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be organized for the second time by the ITU Graduate School. Initiated by the University of Queensland, this internationally recognized competition challenges doctoral students to communicate their research clearly, concisely, and effectively to a non-specialist audience.
The competition will take place on May 13, 2026, at 11:00, in the Senate Hall of the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center. Doctoral students with an approved thesis proposal may apply until May 1, 2026. By emphasizing clarity, focus, and impact, 3MT enhances research communication skills while increasing the visibility of doctoral research within the interdisciplinary environment of IGRS.
Important Dates
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline
Submit your extended abstract
March 13, 2026
Notification Of Acceptance
April 17, 2026
Program Announcement
The official symposium program will be announced on
May 7, 2026
Congress Dates
Main event at ITU, Suleyman Demirel Arts and Conference Center
May 11–13, 2026
Final Extended Abstract Upload Deadline
May 20, 2026
3MT Competition Application Deadline
May 1, 2026
