Project Pitch Overview
UROP’s Fall Project Pitch Challenge offers undergraduate students the chance to present a dynamic three-minute oral presentation of their research project or creative activity. This competition gives students the opportunity to share the importance of their project in a concise, engaging, and inspirational way. Presentations will be from a variety of disciplines, and finalists will be listed on the UROP Hub approximately one week before the event.
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- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Location: UCI Student Center, Room Doheny Beach A
- Audience: All are welcome to attend! Students, friends, family, faculty, and staff are encouraged to come and watch.
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Student Presenter Application and Guide
Eligibility Requirements
- UC Irvine undergraduate student enrolled through at least Fall quarter 2025 in good academic standing
- Participated in a UC Irvine faculty-mentored research project or creative activity during the last year or summer
- Must be an individual presentation with only one entry per student
- Group presentations are not permitted
- Students participating in group projects may submit individual entries
- Previous first-place Project Pitch winners are not eligible to participate
Students who wish to apply must include the following in their application (see the Project Pitch Guide for details):
- Applicant Information: Name, Major, Contact info
- UCI Faculty Mentor Information: Name, School, Dept
- Presentation Information: Description and 3-minute audition video
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 11:59 pm
Click on the image above to access the Project Pitch Guide!
Fall 2025 Attendee Guide
Click here for the Fall 2025 Project Pitch Challenge General Attendee Guide. The guide provides detailed information about the event, including parking details and the event location.
To learn more about this event, check out the student presenter profiles and recorded presentations from Fall 2024
Undergraduate students who wish to present should read the 2025 Project Pitch Student Presenter Information Guide before applying to learn about application and presentation requirements.