Who should attend?

RAMS 2026 is intended for recent appointees, early-career academic staff, early-career group leaders, independent research fellows, and newly appointed professors in materials science and related disciplines.

PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to apply as contributed speakers.

Eligibility

RAMS 2026 is open to recent appointees in materials science and related disciplines who hold an independent academic position or an independent fellowship leading towards an academic career.

Eligible participants include Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors, Early-career group leaders, and Independent research fellows.

The meeting is designed for researchers who are already building or leading an independent research profile.

All submissions will be reviewed to ensure they fit the focus of RAMS 2026.