ACC Meeting of the Minds (ACCMoM)
Virginia Tech Applicant Process
ACC
April 10-12, 2026, Florida State University
Each year, Virginia Tech selects up to 5 outstanding undergraduate researchers through a formal application process (accompanied by a faculty/staff member) to present their research at the annual ACC Meeting of the Minds along with peers from the other 18 ACC – member institutions. It is truly an honor to be selected to participate in this conference. All expenses are paid by the ACCAC. Only individual presentations can be considered for this conference; no group or team projects are eligible.
Typically:
- The research is original, student directed, under the advisement of a faculty member.
- Abstracts of each research project are gathered in a conference brochure.
- Students may choose to present their work as an oral talk or poster.
Awards announced: Spring 2026
Student Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Deadline: January 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Student Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Deadline: January 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Name
- Graduation Semester
- College of primary major(s)
- Minor
- Cumulative GPA
- Faculty Mentor(s) information
- Title of Project
- Abstract (250 word max)
- Upload a copy of your sample project paper, poster or finished product in pdf format.
- How long has you conducted research related to this topic/project?
- How did you participate in this research/creative project? Select all that apply. (For academic credit- undergraduate research or independent study credit hours, for pay - hourly wage, As part of a special program (i.e.REU), As a volunteer, As part of a class)
- If you conducted your participated in a special program, please name the program.
- Describe your specific role and duties related to the project.
- Have you ever presented your work (either this project or another) to an audience, at a research conference, in a class, at a lab meeting, etc. If yes, please provide details.
- Please explain why you feel that you will be able to effectively present your research/creative scholarship to a broad audience form a variety of backgrounds.
- Why do you feel that you will be a good ambassador for VT at the ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference? (200 words max)
- Preferred presentation type.
