Become an ABRCMS Volunteer

Judges are needed to provide constructive feedback to the undergraduate, and postbaccalaureate student poster and oral presenters. Students will receive three judges who provide feedback on their presentations and will score each student presentation based on the provided rubric. As a judge, not only do you get to explore the latest research, you also get the chance to leave a lasting impression on students by encouraging them in their research studies.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a senior-level graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, faculty member or research scientist.
• Must be an active researcher in one of the 12 ABRCMS disciplines.
• Must attend the Judges' Orientation webinar.
• All judges, including volunteers, must register and pay the registration fee.

Interested in volunteering? 

• Indicate your interest during the registration process.

Are you an ACTIVE researcher willing to invest in the next generation of scientists? Volunteer to serve as an ABRCMS abstract or travel award reviewer.

The abstract review process will take place Sept. 17-22, 2026 and the travel award review process will be Sept. 24-29, 2026. Reviewers must be postdoctoral scientists or faculty members who actively research in one of the 12 ABRCMS disciplines.

The deadline to indicate your interest in participating as an ABRCMS 2026 reviewer has passed.