Create an Effective Poster Presentation

Scientific posters: Annotated examples & templates 

Use these poster templates to display your research findings in a way that is organized and eye-catching. These templates are available for you to download and modify as needed. Please see the annotated posters to learn how to format your poster and what information to include (Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox recommended for downloading files).

Materials for digital sharing

Electronic Poster Template

Electronic posters have become an increasingly popular format due to the rise in virtual and hybrid conferences. A correctly sized poster for digital format will help you effectively share your work with your audience.


Create a Compelling Poster Presentation Video

This short video provides guidance for creating poster videos. Two sample structures for short poster videos are discussed.

Standard poster templates

Blue Scientific Poster Template 36x48in .pdf

36 inches wide X 48 inches high

Red Landscape Scientific Poster Template 48x36.pdf

48 inches wide X 36 inches high


Blue Portrait Poster Template 

Red Landscape Portrait Template 

Morrison "better Poster" Physical poster Templates 

These templates follow Mike Morrison' "Better Poster" design. Mike Morrison is affiliated with Michigan State University. This design places emphasis on ensuring that the information conveyed is readable, eye-catching, and easy to understand for both online viewers and viewers at academic conferences. For more information about how and why Morrison developed this style, please see his updated 2022 YouTube video here.  

Note: Mike Morrison's video explaining his "Better Virtual Poster" design is here. 

Morrison Scientific Poster Template.pdf
Morrison L Shape Poster Template.pdf

Blue Morrison Minimal Poster Template 

L-Shaped Morison Minimal Poster Template 

Examples of One-Minute Poster Presentation Videos

Poster Presentation Advice, Sample Structures, Sample Scripts, and Example Videos

Additional Resources