In this three week research sprint (August 12 - September 1, 2025), the COVID Information Commons (CIC) will guide students from higher education institutions around the world to synthesize a 4 to 5 page research paper for the 2025 CIC Student Paper Challenge.Papers should consider research, trends, or topics that could contribute to COVID recovery, health and scientific insights, future discoveries, and innovations.The 2025 CIC Student Paper Challenge is open to undergraduate and graduate students at public and private universities, colleges, and community colleges. Recent graduates (within the last 12 months) and international students are also welcome to participate! Students will gain access to mentorship and resources to support their research journeys. This event is free for all. Interested in learning more? Join the CIC Project Team on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern Time for the 2025 CIC Student Paper Challenge Launch Event! - Click to Register The CIC SPC webpage (https://covidinfocommons.datascience.columbia.edu/content/2025-covid-information-commons-student-paper-challenge) provides more information about the event, including step-by-step instructions on how to participate, research prompts and challenges, free resources, and FAQs.We welcome you to join us, and please sharethis invitation with others who might be interested. Any questions, please email er3101@columbia.edu.