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Doctoral Student Project Showcase

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s Annual Doctoral Student Project Showcase highlights the breadth, depth and impact of student scholarship.

Now in its sixth year, this virtual event celebrates the diversity and quality of doctoral research across a range of topics that advance nursing practice, education and policy. It provides a platform for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students at any level* to present their scholarly projects to peers, faculty and employers, and to contribute to a growing body of evidence that strengthens our college’s culture of academic excellence and inquiry.

*With approval of their chair

2026 Event Information

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 15 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual     

Abstract Submission Criteria

  • First author presenter must be current UC College of Nursing PhD or DNP student or graduate from the last academic calendar year. Interprofessional team projects will also be accepted if the faculty mentor is from the College of Nursing and at least one team member is a PhD or DNP student.
  • Completed projects or projects in progress are eligible for presentation.
  • The body of the abstract must be single-spaced and no longer than 350 words, or abstract will not be considered.
  • Abstracts must be structured and include the following sections: 
    • Title (limited to 12 words)
    • Purpose and rationale
    • Summary and strength of evidence
    • Description of implemented practice change and 
    • Description of EBP/QI model used to guide the change.  
    • Evaluation methods
    • Results/discussion (implications for practice and/or recommendations for future research/next steps)
  • First author presenter must be current UC College of Nursing PhD or DNP student or graduate from the last academic calendar year. Interprofessional team projects will also be accepted if the faculty mentor is from the College of Nursing and at least one team member is a PhD or DNP student.
  • Completed projects or projects in progress are eligible for presentation.
  • The body of the abstract must be single-spaced and no longer than 350 words, or abstract will not be considered.
  • Abstracts must be structured and include the following sections: 
    • Title (limited to 12 words)
    • Background
    • Purpose
    • Research questions/hypotheses
    • Theoretical framework/rationale
    • Methods
    • Results/discussion (implications for practice and/or recommendations for future research/next steps)
  • First author presenter must be current UC College of Nursing PhD or DNP student or graduate from the last academic calendar year. Interprofessional team projects will also be accepted if the faculty mentor is from the College of Nursing and at least one team member is a PhD or DNP student.
  • Completed projects or projects in progress are eligible for presentation.
  • The body of the abstract must be single-spaced and no longer than 350 words, or abstract will not be considered.
  • Abstracts must be structured and include the following sections: 
    • Title (limited to 12 words)
    • Problem/purpose
    • Search strategy
    • Results
    • Synthesis of evidence and implications for practice
submit abstract by february 5, 2026

Presented in partnership with the Beta Iota Chapter of Sigma, The Honor Society of Nursing.

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For questions, please contact Wren Newmark-Weishan.