Conference Description
The Molecular and Ionic Clusters GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The seminar’s focus this year is on recent experimental and theoretical advances in understanding the interactions, structure, and dynamics of molecular and ionic clusters across a broad range of sizes—from a few atoms to droplets and nanoparticles—under various temperature and pressure regimes.
Held immediately prior to the Gordon Research Conference on the same topic, the GRS serves as an ideal introduction for early-career researchers to one of the premier meetings in the field. The program is designed not only to highlight emerging scientific directions but also to support the professional growth of young researchers on its Career Panel, where attendees can discover and discuss possible career paths with experts in a wide range of professions and backgrounds.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by January 11, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
