18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18)
Welcome
You are warmly invited to join us in July 2027. This international conference on materials chemistry has been a key meeting in the materials calendar for three decades. Organised by the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ, the 2027 conference will host leading materials researchers from around the world. It's the flagship event for the RSC Materials Chemistry Community and you can be a part of it. Oral and poster presentation opportunities are available to researchers of all career stages and we invite you to submit an abstract to make your contribution. The conference promises to be a great forum for materials chemists to network with and build strong collaborations within their community and related disciplines. On behalf of the organising committee, I look forward to welcoming you to MC18. Ross Forgan and Sandrine Heutz (Co-chairs)
Deadlines
Committees
Ross Forgan (Co-chair)
University of Glasgow
UK
Sandrine Heutz (Co-chair)
Imperial College London
UK
Maria Chiara Arno
University of Birmingham
UK
Volker Deringer
University of Oxford
UK
Andrew Logsdail
Cardiff University
UK
Svetlana Menkin
University of Cambridge
UK
Maria Crespo Ribadeneyra
Queen Mary University London
UK
Trystan Watson
Swansea University
UK
Event details
Abstract submission will open in summer 2026.
Deadlines
Grants for carers
With our Grants for carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide. Please visit the website for further information and eligibility criteria.
Accessibility grants
With our Accessibility grants, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs.
Researcher development grant
If you are an RSC member and you are one of the following:
- a PhD student actively undertaking a PhD course in the chemical sciences;
- a researcher in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants), working in academia, industry or any sector, within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).
You can apply for up to £500 to support your participation in this event. Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grant and we encourage you to apply as early as possible.  Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.  Researcher Development and Travel Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Assistance Grants
Useful links
A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies who would like to promote their activities at the 18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18).
As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to sponsor social events or advertise in the abstract book. A sponsorship menu document will be available to download from this page with more details and prices soon.
If you would like more information about sponsoring the 18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18), please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the ÍâÍøÌìÌà on [email protected]
Events Team
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Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WF UK