Undergraduate Research Opportunities (HUROS) Fair

Harvard Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Science (HUROS) Fair

A pink and purple font reads "research-curious and not sure where to start? research-interested & looking for opportunities? Don't miss the 2026 HUROS Fair. Harvard Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Science Fair. Friday, October 23, 1-4pm at the SOCH

What is the Harvard Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Science (HUROS) Fair?
The HUROS Fair is an annual poster session where Harvard-affiliated laboratories showcase their current research projects to Harvard College undergraduates. Groups come from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, Harvard Medical School, the Broad Institute, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, McLean Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Why do we organize the HUROS?
The HUROS facilitates scientific discussions between Harvard undergraduates and Harvard graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and other researchers. The fair is an effective way both for undergraduates to meet many scientists and learn about their cutting-edge life sciences research and for scientists to describe and explain their experimental approaches. The fair benefits both undergraduates and Harvard’s science researchers. Many undergraduates report finding a host lab at the fair, and the Harvard scientists who present a poster relish the chance to speak with a large number of undergraduates, some of whom join their research groups.

When is the HUROS?
HUROS 2026 will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 pm. This timing gives students time to find a host lab and apply for summer research fellowships, which typically have deadlines in January, February, or March.

Where is the HUROS?
HUROS 2026 will be held at the Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH) first floor, located at 59 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Are you a student interested in attending? Contact Kate Penner for the registration link. There are also fall semester workshops that provide information and help students prepare to attend HUROS. For questions regarding the workshops please contact Undergraduate Science Research Advisor Kate Penner

Are you a researcher interested in presenting and recruiting students? 
Presenter Registration and Abstract Submission: contact Kate Penner for registration information.

When can I set up my poster?
Presenters can set up their posters starting at 12:15pm.

What size should my poster be?
Our poster boards are 3'X4', so we can accommodate posters that are either 3'X4' or 4'X3'. 

How do I print my HUROS poster?
Posters can be printed in the following places on campus and of campus locations such as FedEx. Individuals submitting abstracts are responsible for poster printing fees.

MCB graphics:
http://mcbweb.unix.fas.harvard.edu/poster-printer/static/pdfs/mcb_graphics_poster.pdf http://mcbweb.unix.fas.harvard.edu/poster-printer/#today_anchor 

HMS Mail and Print Services:
http://www.hums.harvard.edu/node/25 

Download logos:
http://mcbweb.unix.fas.harvard.edu/poster-printer/logos/listing/

How can I find out more?  
Contact Kate Penner to find out more.