{"id":2182,"date":"2026-07-30T18:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/lead\/?page_id=2182"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:24:12","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/lead\/how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":133,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2182","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Application Process","column_1":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Step One: Prepare your abstract<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write a 150-200 word abstract (no more, no less) describing your research, project, or creative work. Please include the following:<\/p>\n

– Your research question<\/p>\n

– Methodology<\/p>\n

– Findings<\/p>\n

– Significance<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Step Two: Choose your format.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Decide whether you’ll present through any one of the following formats:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Oral presentation\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Poster\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Multimedia format<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Three: Submit your application.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application Form Coming Soon!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Step Four: Wait for response.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ll receive an acceptance notification by\u00a0<\/span>March 26, 2027 with presentation details.<\/span><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"three_columns","heading":"Application Tips","column_1":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Writing Your Abstract<\/strong><\/h3>\n

– State your research question clearly\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Describe your methodology<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0– Summarize key findings\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Explain significance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Keep it to\u00a0<\/span>150-200\u00a0<\/span>words (no more, no less)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/p>\n

What Reviewers Look For<\/strong><\/h3>\n

– Clear objectives\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Appropriate methodology\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Original thinking\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Potential impact\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Quality presentation plan<\/span><\/p>\n","column_3":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Preparing to Present<\/strong><\/h3>\n

– Practice your timing\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Create clear visuals\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Prepare for questions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Bring backup materials\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Dress professionally<\/span><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Apply Here","column_1":"

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