Poster Session

The 2026 NSF ERC Biennial Meeting will include one poster session. Each ERC *including new ERCs* should plan to bring one poster.

Please plan to staff your poster during the Networking Reception and Poster Session on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:00 - 6:30pm, ET.

Size and Dimensions

The dimensions of our poster boards are 4’ high by 8’ wide. We strongly recommend that your poster is no larger than 42” x 42” to leave room for poster numbers and push pin cups, which will be provided. You can download a suggested poster template here.
Each center will be assigned a poster board.
Posters may be printed in portrait or landscape format (as long as it is no larger 42” x 42”).
Posters should be printed on paper or fabric. Please do not use foam core.
Please keep in mind that your poster should be legible from at least 3 feet away.

Your poster should include the following information:

Heading
- Authors, Advisors
- Logos: Your Center’s logo, NSF logo, & NSF/ERC program (optional) logo
- ERC Name and Acronym
- Lead Institution
- Core Partner Institutions
- Center Concept / Mission / Vision *This is key.*
Body
- Section on each of the foundational components of the ERC
- Please strive to integrate the meeting theme of "40 Years of ERCs ― Past, Present, and Future" into the sections of your poster.

Watch this 8-minute video on best practices for preparing an effective poster.

Posters should be hung before your poster session begins. There are periodic networking breaks throughout the day during which you can set up your poster. Onsite staff at the registration desk can help you find the poster session area, if needed.
Thumbtacks will be available onsite for mounting the displays.
Designate at least one center representative to stand by your poster for the duration of the poster session.
Consider providing a handout summarizing your research. If you plan to provide a handout, please print these ahead of time and bring them the meeting. Alternately, you may wish to include a QR code on your poster that directs attendees to a website with more information.
Include your contact information on your poster or have your business cards available for those who wish to connect with you after the meeting.
Please remove your poster from the board following the poster session.