Early Career hub

The Early Career (EC) Forum was established in 2016 to give early career members of the Society a way to influence our work. Every member starting out in their microbiology career is invited to join the Forum. Members of the Forum are kept in the loop about opportunities of interest within the Society, and are eligible to vote for the Executive Committee – a group of EC Forum members which steers the group.

Who can be part of the EC Forum?

All members of the Society are welcome to join the Forum. As a guide, we consider you an early career member if you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or within five years of appointment to your first position after your highest qualification earned. However, if this doesn’t fit your situation and you consider yourself an early career scientist working in a microbiology, you are welcome to join. This group is not just for academic scientists. We want to take the views of all microbiologists, whether you are medical, clinical, veterinary, industrial or working in other relevant fields, into account as we make the Society work for you.

Why you should join

In addition to the benefits of the Society membership that all Society members enjoy, EC Forum member benefits include:

  • Exclusive access to free places on selected training courses for core skills.
  • Discounted access to EC-focused conferences and meetings including the flagship EC Forum Summer Conference.
  • Eligibility for an EC Forum poster prize if presenting at the Annual Conference.
  • Eligibility to apply for the EC Co-chairing Scheme at the Annual Conference.
  • The right to run for a position and vote for your elected representatives on the Executive Committee and its subgroups.

Watch our video below to find out what Former Early Career Forum Chair-Elect Colman O'Cathail has to say about the EC Forum.

 
Find out more about the EC Forum

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    Early Career Forum Executive Committee

    The EC Forum Executive Committee contributes to the delivery of the Society’s strategic objectives by supporting the careers and professional development of microbiologists.

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    How do I sign up and join the EC Forum?

    Find out how to sign up to the EC Forum.

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    EC Forum Summer Conference

    Each year, the Early Career (EC) Forum hosts its flagship Summer Conference dedicated to showcasing early career research, career development and networking.

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    EC Forum Co-Chairing Scheme

    The Early Career Forum Co-chairing Scheme provides EC Forum members with the opportunity to be involved in the chairing of scientific sessions at the Society’s Annual Conference and Focused meetings.

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    Higher Education and Skills

    We make recommendations that push for a higher education system that works for all scientists interested in microbes at every stage of their career.