Materials chemistry poster symposium

Introduction

The Materials Chemistry 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 Chemistry Community that is aimed specifically at early career scientists in materials chemistry.

The 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 Edinburgh in 2027 and one runner up will win a £200 gift voucher for an RSC book. Delegates will also choose their favourite poster which will also win a prize of a £200 gift voucher for an RSC book.

The Materials chemistry poster symposium is free to attend for successful applicants, who will also receive support for their travel.

Careers consultations

Qualified career and professional development advisers for the Royal Society of Chemistry will be available for free one-to-one, confidential consultations on any aspect of your career.

Your consultation will be for 15 minutes; examples of things your consultation could include:

Considering next career step
CV check
Job searching strategy

Career discussion panel

The Materials chemistry poster dymposium will host a career panel discussion.

Invited speakers from a range of careers, including industry and academia, will give a brief overview of their careers and offer you the opportunity to ask questions in a question-and-answer session led by a member of the RSC Careers team.

Abstract submission

Submit your poster abstract before 29 September.

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 materials 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.

Deadlines

Sep 29 2025
Poster abstract deadline

Registration

Delegates

Delegates will receive a bursary to support their attendance at the meeting.

Only expenses that enable participation at the Materials chemistry poster symposium are eligible for the contribution.

Details of the scheme are to be confirmed and are dependent on several factors. However, it is anticipated that the maximum contribution will be related to, amongst other factors, the distance travelled to the event. The currently anticipated maximum contribution, while subject to change, is outlined below:

Delegate distance travelled	Maximum contribution
Up to 150 miles	£100
150 – 250 miles	£150
Over 200 miles	£250

Further details on the scheme and how to apply for financial support will be provided to successful applicants.

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.

Sponsorship & supporting organisations

A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies that would like to promote their activities at the Materials chemistry poster symposium.

If you would like more information about sponsoring the Materials chemistry poster symposium please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the Royal Society of Chemistry at advertising@rsc.org.

We would like to thank the following for their support: