Introduction

The annual organic chemistry poster symposium is the RSC Organic Chemistry Community’s flagship event for early career researchers. Dedicated to posters from some of the best final year organic chemistry PhD students in the UK and Ireland the Organic 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 organic chemistry.

Posters are welcome from all areas of organic chemistry, including but not limited to:

• Bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology
• Green chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Natural products
• Organic synthesis & synthetic methodologies
• Physical and theoretical organic chemistry
• Polymer chemistry
• Supramolecular, macromolecular and organic materials

The symposia will showcase the top 40 submitted abstracts as selected by the Scientific Organising Committee. On the day each poster presenter will also present a 1-minute flash presentation before their poster session where they will have approximately 90 minutes to discuss their work, including dedicated 1-on-1 time with the judges.

A panel of judges will select the best poster of the day, along with two runners up each receiving cash prizes.

The Organic 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.

Useful links

• Submit your poster

Abstract Submission

Submit your poster abstract before 29 September

The committee has the following advice for your abstract:

• Your abstract will be limited to 500 words, use them wisely.
• Tell us what your project is trying to achieve.
• Be clear about what sets your research apart from what has been done before and what implications your findings have.
• Include a single graphical representation of your key finding where possible e.g. a reaction mechanism.

Eligibility

To be eligible to attend the Organic 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, in your final year at the time of the symposium (December 2025).
• Based in the UK or Ireland.
• Presenting a poster on work within the field of organic chemistry in its broadest sense.
• 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

Presenters

Poster presenters will receive a bursary to support their attendance at the meeting. Only expenses that enable participation at the 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 of the scheme and how to apply for financial support will be provided to successful applicants with the registration information.

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 Organic Chemistry Poster Symposium.
If you would like more information about sponsoring the Organic 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:
 

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Headline sponsor

Syngenta

Venue

The Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Useful links

• Venue information More information about the venue

Committee

• Stephen Clark University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Contact information

Events Team
Royal Society of Chemistry
Thomas Graham House,
Science Park,
Milton Road,
Cambridge,
CB4 0WF
UK
+44 (0) 1223 432509
Contact us by email

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