2026 CSU Student Research Competition

san jose panorama from sky with tower hall in foreground. Text, 40th annual csu student research competition, san jose state university, april 23-25, 2026
SJSU, California's oldest public university and the founding CSU campus, was recently recognized as a Carnegie R2 research institution and ranked #4 best public university in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal.
in foreground, computer with presenter loaded. presenter stands behind it, and you can see the projection screen with the presentation in back

The Event

In spring 2026, San José State University will proudly host the 40th Annual California State University Student Research Competition. This prestigious, three-day statewide event showcases outstanding research, scholarship, and creative work by undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines across the CSU’s 23 campuses.

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Interested in volunteering, moderating, or serving as a judge? We'd love to have you join the team! Email us at csustudentresearchcomp2026@sjsu.edu to get involved.

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