Analytical research forum 2026 (ARF26)

Introduction

The Analytical research forum 2026 (ARF26) provides an opportunity for students and early career researchers from analytical science communities to present their work alongside high-profile scientists. The event will showcase cutting-edge analytical chemistry and applications to stimulate new research, collaboration and engagement between academia and industry.

Join us in London in June 2026. Our one-day format includes invited talks, a panel discussion, a poster session, and additional oral contributions selected by the Scientific Committee from the submitted abstracts.

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Speakers

Abstract submission

We encourage oral and poster abstract submissions from all areas of analytical and bioanalytical research across all applications including, but not limited to:

Spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and electroanalysis
Sampling and separation
Omics
Sensors
Chemometrics and data analysis
Applications in diagnostics, pharmaceutical analysis, forensics and environmental.

We welcome oral and poster abstracts from MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and all early career scientists.

Poster abstracts from BSc students are also welcomed.

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Registration

In-person registration includes:

Attendance at all scientific sessions
Attendance at the poster session
Refreshments throughout the meeting and lunch
Attendance at the drinks reception
Access to the online abstract book

	Early bird	Standard
RSC member	£71+VAT	£83+VAT
Non-member	£88+VAT	£100+VAT
RSC student member	£44+VAT	£55+VAT
Student non-member	£60+VAT	£71+VAT

All prices quoted do not include VAT, which is added during registration at the prevailing rate in the UK.

RSC members and student RSC members

If you are a Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品 member and wish to register for this meeting, please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number.

Student delegates

In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend this event, a reduced conference fee is available for students. This fee applies to those undertaking a full-time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent institution.

Accessibility

The Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品 is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events, to benefit from the networking opportunities and the chance to hear talks from leaders in the field. If you would like to discuss accessibility, or have childcare, caring responsibilities or other care needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can enable your attendance. Please refer also to our Grants for Carers fund; for more information please see the ‘Bursaries’ section on this page

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Bursaries

Grants for Carers

With our Grants for Carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide. Please visit the website for further information and eligibility criteria.

Accessibility Grants

With our Accessibility Grants, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs.

Researcher Development and Travel Grants

If you are an RSC member and you are one of the following:

a PhD student actively undertaking a PhD course in the chemical sciences;
a researcher in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants);
working in academia, industry or any sector;
within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).

You can apply for up to £500 to support your participation in this event.

Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grant and we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.

Researcher Development and Travel Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Assistance Grants.

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Sponsorship & supporting organisations

A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies who would like to promote their activities at the Analytical research forum 2026 (ARF26).

As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to advertise in the e-abstract book. A sponsorship menu document will be available to download from this page with more details and prices in 2026.

If you would like more information about sponsoring the Analytical research forum 2026 (ARF26), please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品 on advertising@rsc.org

Venue

The Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品

The Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

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Committee

Philip Kay (Chair) JMP, United Kingdom
Zoë Ayres Open University, United Kingdom
Victoria Hilborne University College London, United Kingdom
Caroline Pollard National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom
Drupad Trivedi University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Christopher Waldron University of Warwick, United Kingdom

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