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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.
Extended Abstract — Quick FAQ
Most common questions we receive are answered below.
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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.
Doctoral students who wish to participate in the 3MT competition are required to complete the online registration form, which can be accessed here.
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
April 27, 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
