2025 Arts and Humanities
Graduate Student Research Conference

 

The Texas Tech University Graduate School is pleased to announce the 15th annual Arts and Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference. Graduate students pursuing degrees in the arts and humanities are invited to submit a 250-word abstract that showcases their current work or research. Fields where research can engage the fields of arts and humanities include (but are not limited to):

• Economics
• English
• Design
• Foreign Language
• Geography
• History
• Linguistics
• Media & Communication
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Visual & Performing Arts

On Wednesday, November 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., students who submit abstracts will have 5 minutes to present their work to a panel of judges. Online and distance students are eligible to participate. Instructions and additional information about the competition can be found in the Competitors Guides linked below. 

A panel of judges will rate each presentation and determine a winner. Scholarship prizes will be awarded to one winner in each competition category. There will be a question-and-answer period at the end of each panel. 

Deadlines:

Abstracts & Slides Due: Friday, October 31^st by 5:00 pm
Pre-Recorded Videos (Distance Student Only) Due: Friday, October 31^st by 5:00 pm

Deadlines for this event are firm. Production of the event program, assignment of judges, and scheduling of presentations require advanced planning. Additionally, these deadlines allow us to review all abstracts, slides, and videos so students can provide revisions if necessary. 

Competitor Guides:

In-Person Competitor Guide 

Distance Student Competitor Guide
(Must be enrolled in online or distance program.)

 

Submit an Abstract

 

Register to Judge

 

If you have any questions, please email studentlife.gradschool@ttu.edu