Each year, the Early Career (EC) Forum hosts its flagship Summer Conference dedicated to showcasing early career research, career development and networking. The conference provides early career members of the society with a peer-led conference experience designed to offer an introductory friendly introduction to scientific conferences and professional development opportunities.
Alongside presented scientific research presented, delegates have the opportunity to experience professional development sessions focused on preparing you for the next steps in your career, and networking sessions to meet other microbiologists at your career level.
All people who identify as an early career researcher including undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers are welcome to attend
Preparation is now well underway for our Early Career (EC) Forum Summer Conference (#ECConf24), which will be held at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. With a theme of “Microbiology in Society” to try and encompass a broad range of the research performed by microbiologists.
Look out for abstract submission opening soon.
Registration for the Early Career Summer Conference 2024 is now open.
Members of the EC Forum are eligible for subsidised registration fees for the EC Forum Summer Conference. Join now to enjoy these discounts and many other opportunities that are designed for microbiologists at all stages of their career.
| Tier | Early Bird Rate | Standard Rate |
| EC Forum Member | £60 | £70 |
| Microbiology Society Member | £76 | £88 |
| Non-member | £95 | £110 |
Upon registration, you should receive an automated confirmation email. Please contact [email protected] if, after 24 hours, this has not been received.
Refunds are not provided, however substitutions of attendees can be made at any time before the event by contacting [email protected].
A detailed programme of the event will be made available in the coming months.
We are now taking abstract submissions in line with this year’s Early Career Summer Conference theme: Microbiology in Society. To submit your abstract, please click the button below.
Submit your abstract
If you experience any problems during the abstract submission process, please contact [email protected].
Applications for the Society Events Grant to support members attending EC Summer Conference 2024 will open on 1 May 2024 and close on 15 May 2024 23:59 BST. Grants will act as contribution towards registration, travel, and accommodation expenses only.
Eligible membership categories:
A minimum membership period of one year and two consecutive membership payments is required. Postgraduate and Undergraduate with three year memberships will need to have completed one year memberships (three-year membership payment constitutes consecutive payment). Please read all information carefully on the Society Events Grant page before submitting an application for funding.
Detailed directions from Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow Airport and Buchanan Bus Station are available on the Institute’s website.
The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences falls within the City of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Charges only apply to older, more polluting vehicles. You can find out more about this via the Government website.
There is public parking within the Cathedral Car Parking Precincts around the Institute which are approximately 2-3 minutes’ walk from the venue. Please see the Government website for more details on this.
Details regarding the venue's accessibility, including their Accessibility Statement and rating, are available on their website.
