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Introduction

The Analytical Research Forum (ARF) provides an opportunity for students and early career researchers from analytical science communities to present their work alongside high-profile scientists. The event will showcase cutting-edge analytical chemistry and applications to stimulate new research, collaboration and engagement between academia and industry.

Join us in London in June 2026.  Our one-day format includes invited talks, a panel discussion, a poster session, and additional oral contributions selected by the Scientific Committee from the submitted abstracts.

Deadlines

• Jun 01 2026
  Standard registration deadline

  

Abstract Submission

We encourage oral and poster abstract submissions from all areas of analytical and bioanalytical research across all applications including, but not limited to:

• Spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and electroanalysis
• Sampling and separation
• Omics
• Sensors
• Chemometrics and data analysis
• Applications in diagnostics, pharmaceutical analysis, forensics and environmental.

We welcome oral and poster abstracts from MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and all early career scientists.

Please be aware that the poster session will be in person only.

Poster abstracts from BSc students are also welcomed.

Deadlines

• Mar 09 2026
  Oral abstracts deadline

  
• Apr 14 2026
  Poster abstract deadline

  

Bursaries

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 and Travel Grants

If you are an Å·ÃÀAV 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

• Grants for carers
• Accessibility grants
• Researcher Development and Travel Grant

Sponsorship & supporting organisations

A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies who would like to promote their activities at the Analytical Research Forum 2026 (ARF26).

As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to advertise in the e-abstract book. A sponsorship menu document will be available to download from this page with more details and prices in 2026.

If you would like more information about sponsoring the Analytical Research Forum 2026 (ARF26), please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the Å·ÃÀAV on advertising@rsc.org

Venue

The Å·ÃÀAV

The Å·ÃÀAV, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Useful links

Contact information

Events Team
Å·ÃÀAV
Thomas Graham House,
Science Park,
Milton Road,
Cambridge,
CB4 0WF
UK
+44 (0) 1223 432509
Contact us by email

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