Watch the 2026 Grad Slam Final Round on YouTube
Seven graduate student presenters will be vying for the title of UCSB Champion at the 2026 Grad Slam Final Round on Thursday, April 9, 4:30 to 6 pm, in Campbell Hall.
Can't make it to the Final Round in person?
What is Grad Slam?
Grad Slam is an annual event that spotlights the amazing research being done by graduate students at UC Santa Barbara.
Graduate students present their research in 3-minute talks that are evaluated for accessibility, organization, delivery, and engagement.
2025 UCSB Grad Slam Winners. Left to right: Yuting Ma, Kirstin Rollins,Tiffany Ta, Interim Graduate Dean Leila Rupp
A milestone anniversary
In 2023, Grad Slam celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a revamp to showcase more disciplinary diversity, a renewed focus on professional development, and a simplified scoring system.
Grad Slam through the years
Curious to know how Grad Slam has grown and evolved? Want to learn more about our past participants? Be sure to check out the Past Competitions section.