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The Materials ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Community is proud to bring together outstanding PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career scientists working in industry for the seventh Materials chemistry poster symposium. The Materials chemistry poster symposium is the flagship event for the Materials ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Community that is aimed specifically at early career scientists in materials chemistry. 

The Materials chemistry poster symposium provides a fantastic opportunity to:  

• Develop key skills vital for your future career. 
• Network with peers and senior researchers in academia and industry. 
• Benefit from careers advice; get the advice and insight to inform and support your future. 
• Get recognised and gain visibility within the scientific community by showcasing your work. 
• Get feedback from peers and experts. 

This is a rare opportunity to gain this experience in an event dedicated to you, as an early career scientist working in the field of materials chemistry. 

On the day, our judges will recognise the two best posters, who will win free registration to the 18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18) in Cardiff in 2027. Additional prizes will also be available on the day.  

The Materials chemistry poster symposium is free to attend for successful applicants.  

Eligibility 

To be eligible to attend the Materials chemistry poster symposium, you must be presenting a poster or have received an invitation to attend.  

To be eligible to present a poster at this event, you must be: 

• A PhD student, post-doctoral researcher, or a researcher working in industry with equivalent experience. 
• Presenting a poster on work within the field of [field] in its broadest sense. 
• Based in the UK or Ireland.  
• Selected by the Scientific Organising Committee. 

Successful applicants will be contacted within 4-6 weeks of the abstract closing date. 

Career consultations

Qualified career and professional development advisers for the Royal Society of ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû¹ú²ú¾«Æ· will be available for free, confidential, one-to-one, consultations on any aspect of your career.
Each consultation will last 15 minutes. Examples of topics you may wish to discuss include:

• Exploring your next career step
• CV review and feedback
• Job-searching strategies. 

Successful applicants who are RSC members may book consultation slots during registration. Successful non‑member applicants may book any remaining slots during the event on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Career discussion panel

Join our career discussion panel to hear from invited speakers representing a variety of career routes across industry, academia, and related sectors. Panellists will share short reflections on their career paths and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. The session will finish with an interactive Q&A led by a member of the RSC Careers team, giving you the opportunity to ask your own questions.

Will open April 2026

Presenters

​Bursaries will be available to poster presenters to support their attendance at the meeting. Only expenses that enable participation at the poster symposium are eligible for the contribution.
Further details of the scheme and how to apply for support will be provided to successful applicants with the registration information.

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. 

The Royal Society of ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû¹ú²ú¾«Æ·

The Royal Society of ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû¹ú²ú¾«Æ·, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom