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The Faculty Conference on Research and Teaching Excellence (FCRTE) is a two-day meeting, which rotates around the country based on NAM's regional structure. The conference is geared for faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The conference, hosted by Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia on April 10-11, 2026 consists of four components:

• Albert Turner Bharucha-Reid Lecture
  This is an hour-long talk which proceeds the Friday banquet.
• Recognition Banquet
  This dinner takes place Friday evening.
• Contributed Talks
  Eight faculty speakers may present on topics of their choice. Each faculty speaker has 20 minutes to present with 5-10 minutes of questions and answers
• Panel Discussion
  A discussion to focus on issues relevant to the region in which the conference is held. The conference will close out on Saturday with this discussion.

Registration: Early registration and request for travel and lodging support ends on February 27, 2026. 

Abstract Submission: The deadline to submit abstracts is February 27, 2026. Submit abstracts here.