WARESA invites students and researchers of African heritage across North, Central, and South America to participate in the 2026 Five-Minute Research Competition. This initiative provides a platform to showcase research, promote innovation, and highlight the impact of research in addressing real-world challenges.

Prizes

– 1st Prize: R$ 600
– 2nd Prize: R$ 250
– 3rd Prize: R$ 150

Judging Criteria

Presentations will be evaluated based on slide clarity and design, research context and objectives, methodology and findings, impact and future directions, and presentation delivery and timing.

Submission Details

– Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026
– Email: brazil@waresa.org
– Competition Date: December 12, 2026
– Venue: University of São Paulo, Brazil

Participants are invited to submit their abstracts and share their research ideas in a compelling five-minute presentation.

Five minutes. One research idea. An opportunity to inspire change.

For more information, visit “www.waresa.org/america” (https://www.waresa.org/america).