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National Research Olympiad

Where research meets competition, creativity and collaboration. 7 November · Nishtar Medical University, Multan.

National Research Olympiad
7 NovNishtar Medical University
About the Olympiad

Research, as a competition

National Research Olympiad (NRO) is a flagship research-focused student event organized by the Nishtar Research Council Students Forum (NRCSF), Nishtar Medical University. It is designed to promote research culture, critical thinking, scientific communication, and academic collaboration among medical and allied health sciences students.

The Olympiad brings together students through engaging research-based activities, including Research Shark Tank, Poster Presentation, Model Presentation, Research Ludo, FINER Bingo, PICO/FINER Relay, Bias Target Board, and other interactive challenges. It provides participants with a platform to develop research skills, present innovative ideas, understand research methodology, and compete in a dynamic academic environment.

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Leadership

Under the patronage of Nishtar Medical University

The Olympiad is run by NRCSF under the university's research and student-affairs offices.

Patron in Chief
Prof. Dr. Mehnaz Khakwani
Prof. Dr. Mehnaz Khakwani
Vice Chancellor NMU
Co-Patron
Prof. Dr. Rashad Qamar Rao
Prof. Dr. Rashad Qamar Rao
Principal NMC
Director Students Affairs
Prof. Dr. Syed Ahmer Hussain
Prof. Dr. Syed Ahmer Hussain
Registrar NMU
Director ORIC
Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Aziz
Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Aziz
HOD Surgical Unit-II
Chairperson
Dr. Hamid Hassan
Dr. Hamid Hassan
Patron NRC-SF
Student Lead ORIC
Tayyab Raza
Tayyab Raza
President NRCSF
Step one

General Registration

Register once for the Olympiad. After your payment is approved you will receive a participant ID and can sign in to enter the individual categories.

Rs 2,500 per participant
Early Bird 20 September – 15 October 2026 Rs 2,000
Regular current window 16 – 25 October 2026 Rs 2,500
Late Bird 26 – 30 October 2026 Rs 3,000
Promo codes are applied at checkout.
1 · RegisterName, email, WhatsApp, promo code and your payment receipt.
2 · ApprovalNRCSF checks the receipt and approves the registration.
3 · Your IDA participant ID is generated and emailed to you.
4 · CategoriesSign in with your ID and enter the categories you want.
After you register

Explore categories

These are the categories waiting for you once your registration is approved and you sign in with your NRO-ID. Have a look now — they open after sign-in.

Free to enter

Abstract Submission

Submit a structured abstract for poster or oral presentation. Printing by the NRO team costs extra if it is approved.

Workshops

Choose one workshop. It is paid separately and needs its own receipt.

Free to enter

Quiz Competition

Teams of three. Your research knowledge, tested under time.

Free to enter

Research Games

One player each, except the Relay Race, which is a team of four.

Free to enter

Model Presentation

Build and present a research model. Teams of three.

Free to enter

Movie Competition

Teams of five. Make a short film on a research theme and submit it with a synopsis.

Abstract submission

NRC-SF · Nishtar Medical University, Multan

Poster Presentation Display your study on a poster and defend it to the judging panel.
Oral Presentation A timed podium presentation followed by questions from faculty.
Research Quiz Team-based competition on methodology, biostatistics and critical appraisal.
Case Report A single instructive case, written to CARE guidelines.
Systematic Review / Meta-analysis Synthesised evidence with a documented, reproducible search.
Original Research Article A complete study submitted as a full manuscript.
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Tell us about yourself and attach your CV. We read every application.

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