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Introduction

The RSC PreDoc Symposium is a premier academic forum for postgraduate students in chemistry and related disciplines. It offers a vibrant platform for early-career researchers to present their findings, engage in meaningful dialogue, gain expert guidance and enhance their visibility within the scientific community.

The RSC PreDoc Sympoium aims to cultivate the next-generation of chemical scientists, helping them to grow both academically and professionally. As a key part of RSC FIRST 2026: AI in Chemistry, the 2026 RSC PreDoc Symposium warmly invites young talents worldwide to join us on 20 November 2026.

Scientific Themes

Scientific themes for students’ presentations of this year’s PreDoc Symposium are the same as those of RSC FIRST 2026:

Intelligent Computation

Experimental Digitalisation

AI for Energy Chemistry

AI for Synthetic Chemistry

AI for Electrochemistry

Judging panel

Participants will have their presentations evaluated by a distinguished panel of field-leading experts, gaining a unique opportunity to receive guidance from leaders in the chemical sciences. Those established researchers and professionals provide:

In-depth evaluation: authoritative assessments of research methodology and scientific rigor

Professional feedback: direct insights aiming to refining research outcomes and improving presentation skills

The 2026 judging panel will be announced in due course so please stay tuned.

Honours and Rewards

Outstanding presenters will be recognised with prestigious awards.

RSC Rising Star

The first-prize winner will be bestowed the title of RSC Rising Star, honouring excellent performance in the competition

Diverse recognisions

Beyond the top prize, the symposium offers various awards and incentives to recognise outstanding achievements

Eligibility

The symposium is a premier platform dedicated to postgraduate students and is specifically designed for the students currently active in scientific research. To qualify for a presentation, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Student status: applicants must be full-time postgraduate students currently enrolled at a recognised research university or institution or equivalent

Research focus: presentations must feature original research findings that align with the scientific themes of the 2026 Symposium

How to Apply for Presentation

To apply for a presentation, candidates are required to submit an abstract in advance. As mentioned above, the RSC PreDoc Symposium is a dedicated platform for post-granduate students, so we will only consider submissions from full-time postgraduate students. The Scientific Committee will conduct a preliminary screening and notify applicants of the results shortly after the submission deadline.

PreDoc Symposium Abstract Submission Deadline

1 September 2026

Please upload your abstract via your Conference Personal Dashboard (choose "RSC PreDoc Symposium" as your presentation type):