Research Symposium
October 3, 2025
Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
The Chancellor’s Research Program provides support for academic research and the expansion of community-based knowledge that advances the understanding of systemic bias and structural disparities – some of the greatest challenges facing our society. The goal of the program is to enhance exceptional cross-disciplinary research strengths and expand collaborations to build cultures of research and scholarship that create a more robust and equitable society. The research program was announced by then-Chancellor Robert J. Jones to the university community.
The work of each project from funding year three will be showcased at a symposium to share project results and recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the project leaders. Researchers will share a brief overview of their projects during 90-second Ignite Talks followed by a poster session to further showcase their findings.
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Chancellor, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, or The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.
Program Details
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
Illini Union
Rooms A and B
9:30 a.m. – Opening remarks
9:35 a.m. – Ignite talks
- Each presenter will have 90 seconds
10:15 a.m. – Poster Session
11:30 a.m. – Symposium ends
Funded Research Projects 2024 – 2025
The research programs are in three categories: community-based innovation, systemic institutional change and societal impact.