NSU Research Case Competitions Presented by the Center for Academic & Professional Success (CAPS)
Solve Real Problems. Build Real Skills. Make a Real
Impact.
Are you ready to tackle real- world healthcare challenges—and stand out to graduate schools, employers, and scholarship committees?
NSU’s Research Case Competitions empower students to create solutions for today’s most urgent health issues. Whether you're designing tools for post-stroke recovery, launching a wellness campaign, or accelerating autoimmune diagnosis, you'll be using research, creativity, and teamwork to make a difference.
What is a Case Competition?
Each case competition begins with a real or research-based healthcare challenge presented as a detailed case scenario, including background information and relevant data. Students form multidisciplinary teams of 3–6 members to analyze the problem, conduct research, and develop innovative, actionable solutions through a written proposal and/or solution product development.
The competition then moves to the presentation phase, where all teams share their work through virtual presentations or a poster symposium. In some competitions, top teams are selected to deliver live, in-person presentations to a panel of expert judges representing NSU faculty, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
This two-part format allows every participant to showcase both their research and communication skills, gaining valuable experience to prepare for healthcare careers and graduate studies.
Why participate in Case Competitions?
- 1 ExEL Unit toward NSU Experiential Learning requirements
- 40 Verified Research Hours Certificate
- Certificate of Completion (for résumés & graduate school apps)
- Gift Card Prizes for top teams ($300–$500)
- Hands-on experience in innovation, critical thinking, and real-world healthcare delivery
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across majors like Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Nutrition, Health Sciences, and more
How do Case Competitions work?
- Read the case description & form a team
- Sign up via the link in the case description
- Attend a virtual orientation or watch the recording
- Submit your written proposal and supporting materials
- Present at the symposium or virtual showcase
- Earn research hours, ExEL credit, and compete for prizes!
Past Case Competition Descriptions
What do I get for participating?
Each competition will have incentives for the winners and participants. Each employer or campus partner is required to provide a prize for the winning team (e.g., scholarships, gift cards etc.) Each student will receive one ExEL unit credit for the completion of a case competition. Meet with your Career Adviser to learn more about this amazing opportunity and steps needed to receive ExEL credit.
Upcoming Case Competitions
Ready to dive into the deep end? Learn more about our upcoming case competitions below:
Contact Information
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If you have any questions about the program, please email the Center for Academic and Professional Success at caps@nova.edu or call (954) 262-7990.
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Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST
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