Conference Description
The Organometallic Chemistry 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.
This GRS will highlight emerging organometallic approaches to modern-day frontiers in (in)organic synthesis, sustainability and renewable energy, and technological advancements in areas such as materials chemistry, catalysis, and structure-activity relationships. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will have the opportunity to present their research, participate in scientific discussion, and network with invited mentors from academia and industry. This community will provide organometallic chemists-in-training valuable insight, mentorship, and guidance on a range of career paths. In order to foster an inclusive environment, early career researchers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Attendees are also encouraged to apply to the associated GRC.
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 April 5, 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.
