Submit Your Abstract

How it works

Three steps to the Grand Final

Every applicant follows the same path, judged separately in the undergraduate and graduate categories.

01

Apply

By Friday 13 November 2026

Fill in the form below and submit a 150-word abstract in plain language.

02

Preliminary rounds

Saturday 21 or 28 November

Shortlisted applicants present live to a judging panel: three minutes, one slide.

03

Grand Final

Saturday 19 December 2026

Finalists present on stage at the University of Ibadan. Winners are announced the same day.

Eligibility

Who can apply

All undergraduate students, at any level
All graduate students: Master’s, MPhil and PhD
Students at any accredited Nigerian university
Any field of study. One entry per person, presenting your own work

Health & Life SciencesPhysical, Agricultural & Environmental SciencesEngineering, Computing & TechnologyBusiness, Management & Social SciencesEducation, Arts & Humanities

Rewards

What you gain

Cash prizes for winners in each category
Coaching before the rounds and mentorship for finalists
An e-certificate for every valid entry
Your abstract in the GISEB Book of Abstracts
National visibility for you and your work

Abstract guide

Write it in 150 words

Write for an intelligent reader outside your field. No jargon, no references, no equations. Four short parts are enough.

The problem1–2 sentences

What issue are you tackling, and why does it matter in Nigeria?

Your innovation1–2 sentences

What did you build, design or try? Describe your approach simply.

The result1 sentence

What have you found or achieved so far, or what do you expect?

Who benefits1 sentence

Who will this help, and how will their lives change?

Application

Fields marked * are required. Your answers are saved on this device as you type, so you can come back and finish later.

About you

Full name *As it should appear on your certificate.

Email address *

Phone (WhatsApp) *

Gender (optional)

State of residence *

Your studies

University *

Faculty *

Department *

Level or programme *

Matriculation number *

CategoryUndergraduate and graduate entries are judged separately.

Field track *

Your abstract

Presentation title *

15 words at most.0 / 15 words

Abstract *

Plain language, 150 words at most. See the guide above.0 / 150 words

Three keywords *Separate them with commas.

Your supervisor

We may contact your supervisor to confirm the work is yours. Undergraduates can name a project supervisor or a lecturer who knows the work.

Supervisor’s name *

Supervisor’s email *

Supervisor’s phone (optional)

Proof and declarations

Proof of studentship *

Student ID card or admission letter. PDF, JPG or PNG, 2 MB at most.

How did you hear about the challenge? (optional)

The abstract and the work it describes are my own. AI tools were used for editing only, if at all. * I have read the rules: one entry per person, three minutes, one static slide, and judges’ decisions are final. * I agree that GISEB may record my presentation and publish my name, abstract and talk. My details and ID document are used only to run the challenge and are not shared for any other purpose. *

Submission received

Thank you for applying

Your entry reference is

G180-0000

Keep this reference. A confirmation email will follow. Shortlisted applicants are announced on Thursday 19 November 2026, with their preliminary-round date and Zoom details.

FAQ

Common questions

Is there an application fee?

No. Entry is free. There is nothing to pay to apply or to take part.

Can I enter as a team?

No. Entries are individual, and each person may submit one abstract about their own work.

My project is still in progress. Can I apply?

Yes. Describe what you are doing and what you expect to find or achieve.

How are entries judged?

Two reviewers score each abstract without seeing your name or university. In the preliminary rounds and the Grand Final, judges score how clearly you explain your work, why it matters, and how well you engage the audience.

What happens if my internet fails during the preliminary round?

You get one retry at the end of your session. If that also fails, you may send a single-take phone recording of your talk within two hours.

Will GISEB cover travel to the Grand Final?

No. GISEB does not cover travel or accommodation for finalists, so please plan how you will get to the University of Ibadan for the Grand Final.