Psychology day & Psychovation competition

Psychovation 2026, the annual competition organised by the School of Science, Engineering & Technology, is back to challenge students to apply psychological knowledge, creativity, and innovation to address real-world social, environmental, and mental health issues. This is your opportunity to transform ideas into impactful solutions, tackle pressing challenges, and create positive change in an ever-evolving world. 

Check out 2025 Psychovation recap:

• The competition is open to undergraduate students from: 
  • RMIT University Vietnam 
  • Other universities in Vietnam offering undergraduate psychology programs 
• Students can form a team of 3 to 4 members, including at least two current psychology undergraduate students 
• Alumni Psychology students are welcome to join the competition 

Psychovation:

• EOI Submission deadline: 5PM 02 July 2026
• Shortlist announcement: 03 July 2026
• Shortlist Round: Presentation package (poster & video) submission deadline: 5PM 12 July 2026 
• Finalists announcement: 15 July 2026

Psychology Day & Psychovation Grand Finals: 22 July 2026 

Relevant topics include but are not limited to: 

The EoI includes: 

• Problem statement 
• Psychological rationale 
• Proposed solution or initiative 
• Target group or context 
• Feasibility and innovation 
• List of team members  

Requirements for Presentation package:

• 1 A1 poster (W594 x H841mm), one-sided, vertical orientation 
• 1 Video presentation:

Teams may choose any creative and engaging format, such as slide‑based presentation, TEDx‑style talk, Podcast or interview format, Demonstration‑based storytelling. 

Slides are optional. Creativity in format is encouraged,provided clarity and technical rigor are maintained.

Mandatory requirements:

• Maximum length: 5 minutes
• Video size: 1920x1080px, HD/ FHD 
• Content must include reliable references (academic papers, textbooks, standards, industry reports, or credible market data).
• Suggested platform to upload video: Youtube (accessibility must be set as public or unlisted) 

Rules and Guidelines

• Submissions must be original; no resubmissions from past competitions
• Posters must be clear, visually engaging, and grounded in psychological theory or evidence
• At least one team member must attend the poster exhibition and presentation during Psychology Day 
• AI use policy: AI tools may be used to improve language but must not replace your original writing, voice, or ideas
• Language of submission and presentation: English
• Shortlisted teams’ posters will be printed and showcase on Psychology Day, with live presentation and QnA session on-site

Top 3 Winning Teams (Judges’ Selection): 

• Certificates 
• Gift:  
  • 1st prize – worth up to 5,000,000 VND  
  • 2nd prize – worth up to 4,000,000 VND 
  • 3rd prize – worth up to 3,000,000 VND 

People’s Choice Award: 

• Certificate & gift worth up to 2,000,000 VND 
• Potential mentoring opportunities with RMIT experts 

Explore the possibilities beyond the classroom. Hear from professionals across diverse psychology and related fields as they share their experiences, insights, and practical advice. Learn how psychology is applied in different settings, discover opportunities in Vietnam and internationally, and gain ideas to support your professional development and make informed decisions about your future.