The Young Researchers Conference is back for its 28th year in 2026. This event will highlight outstanding projects from PhD students in structural engineering. It is a great chance to showcase individuals research to fellow researchers, early-career engineers, academics, and industry experts.
The 2026 Young Researchers Conference will take place on 19 March 2026 and will be available to attend online or at our London HQ.
Who is it for?
Researchers in academia or industry with fewer than five years' research experience, such as PhD students (from second year on) or researchers with up to one year of post-doctoral experience.
How to apply?
- Produce a synopsis of your research (see guidance on how to prepare your synopsis)
- Provide up to 2 images
Your synopsis will be reviewed by a judging panel. The judging panel will be selecting:
- 6 oral presenters
- Up to 16 poster presenters
If you are successful, you will receive an email to let you know which you have been selected for. The main conference presentations will take place in person at our London HQ. If you are based internationally, there will be the option to present virtually if travel is not possible. Poster presentations will all take place virtually; however, posters will be displayed at the conference.
Those who have already given an oral presentation at a previous IStructE Young Researchers Conference are no longer eligible to present their research at this conference.
Those who have previously given a poster presentation at the IStructE Young Researchers Conference may apply to deliver an oral presentation as they will be ineligible for a poster presentation.
All winners will be announced at the end of the conference and will receive a cash prize.
More information
If you have any questions please contact
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