2026 IGAC EC-SC Application

The IGAC Early Career Short Course (EC-SC) will take place 4-6 September 2026. The EC-SC is a small group learning and network building intensive course designed by an international committee of early career scientists, overseen by the IGAC SSC. 

Early career scientists as defined by IGAC for this purpose are currently enrolled Masters and PhD students and researchers within 3 years of graduation from a Masters or PhD program. 

Applications are now open and are due March 1, 2026. Note: Early Career scientists chosen for the short course will have their travel (airfare, rail, other) to the venue paid for and hotel plus several meals covered for the short course duration. If you need additional funds for the main conference, there will be some scholarships available.