2026 IGAC EC-SC Application

Application Requirements for the 2026 IGAC Early Career Short Course (ECSC) September 4-6 2026. EC scientists as defined by IGAC are currently enrolled Masters and PhD students and researchers within 3 years of graduation from a Masters or PhD program. Applications due March 1, 2026. Note: Early Career scientists chosen for the short course will have their travel (airfare, rail, other) to the venue paid for and hotel plus several meals covered for the short course duration. If you need additional funds for the main conference, there will be some scholarships available.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name (Last, First) *

City/Town

Nationality *

Email Address *

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* 2. Current Career Status

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* 3. If you selected Masters or PhD Student, please enter what year you started your most recent graduate program.

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* 4. If you selected Post-doc, Research Scientists, or Professor, please enter what year you earned your highest degree.

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* 5. In case of graduate student or Post-docs, please enter your thesis title or subject. Scientists should enter research topics

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* 6. Current Institution

Name of Institution

Department

Country

Name of supervisor

Topic of your research

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* 7. Please list any scientific presentations you have given

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* 8. Please list any publications you are an author or co-author on

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* 9. Please list any outreach, community building, or service you do (e.g., reviewer for journals, society membership, lectures to the public)

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* 10. Please list any honors you have received for your research or related work

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* 11. Personal Statement (In 300 words or less, address why you want to attend the 2026 IGAC Early Career Short Course. What would you contribute to the ECSC as a participant, and what do you hope to get out of the course? How do your career goals relate to IGAC’s mission and vision? (https://igacproject.org/mission)

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* 12. Have you had any prior experience with IGAC? If so, please describe. If no, please describe how you might like to be involved in the future.

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* 13. Upload CV

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* 14. Upload pdf of abstract submitted to iCACGP-IGAC2026 conference

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* 15. Will you need additional assistance to attend the iCACGP-IGAC2026 Conference?

Hotel During Conference

Registration Fees

Your application requires the submission of one letter of recommendation, written by an academic advisor, research supervisor, employer or work colleague who is beyond the early career stage. Please ask the referee to comment on your skills as a researcher, your attitude towards collaborative research, and how the Early Career Researcher Short Course will be a benefit to your professional development. Please have this person send a letter of recommendation to info@igacproject.org before the deadline!