UC Irvine Grad Slam Sponsorship Opportunities
What is Grad Slam?
Grad Slam is a premier University of California competition that showcases groundbreaking research in an engaging and accessible way, highlighting the exceptional work of UC Irvine graduate scholars. It provides a platform for students to enhance their communication skills while celebrating their achievements with the UC Irvine community and beyond
Grad Slam Connects Talent to Industry
Grad Slam connects your business with top UC Irvine graduate talent, boosts your brand visibility across campus and Orange County, supports student development and career success, and offers exclusive networking opportunities with Grad Slam finalists and semifinalists.
For inquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Ellinger
Industry Partnerships
jolsenel@uci.edu
Grad Slam 2026 Sponsorship Highlights
Title Sponsor, $50,000
Includes special recognition through a pre-event press release, all promotional materials and on website. Company representative as a judge for the competition, personalized invitations for guests, 2 VIP reserved tables for guests with the opportunity to host Graduate Scholars and UCI Leadership at your tables. Additionally, you will receive a recording highlighting your company’s involvement, an invitation the “After the Slam” and access to the A2i Conference and Concierge Recruiting and Hiring Services.
Award Sponsors, $10,000 – $2,500
Includes 1 VIP table with an opportunity to host Graduate Scholars and UCI Leadership at your table, potential for a representative to serve as a judge, various levels of recognition and access to our Graduate Scholars and UCI Leadership pre-event and post-event, event recording released with recognition of your support.
VIP Table Sponsorships available
*Event proceeds support our Graduate Student Programming and can be designated to support specific Graduate areas of interest.
2026 Grad Slam Competition Schedule
| 2026 In-Person Competition Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Grad Slam UCI Semi-Finals | Friday, February 6, 2026 at the UCI Student Center | ||
| In-Person Grad Slam UCI Finals This is a ticketed event. | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | ||
| Grad Slam Systemwide Finals | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the UC Center Sacramento | ||
| UCI After the Slam | May 14, 2026 at the Verano 8 Lounge |