Young Researchers' Conference
The 11th annual Young Researchers' Conference is to be held on Wednesday 18 March 2009.
Event Sponsors: Arup, Atkins, FaberMaunsell, Flint & Neill Partnership, Mott MacDonald, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Scott Wilson, International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (British Group), Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers Research Fund.
Click here for the Application form.
Click here for the Synopses of projects presented at YRC 08.
Click here for the report of YRC 08 published in The Structural Engineer.
What is YRC 09?
The Institution of Structural Engineers is keen to develop awareness among young engineers of the importance and potential of research in advancing structural engineering. YRC 09 provides a platform for research students to present their work and exchange ideas with their peers, industry leaders and selected members of the Institution. Young Engineers are invited to apply to the Institution to present at YRC 09 by submitting a short project synopsis. The YRC organising committee will then select and invite particular applicants to present their research.
Who Attends?
The next generation of structural engineers who are enthusiastic about Structural Engineering and ready to make their mark. YRC 09 is open to those with less than three years (at the date of the conference) full time, or equivalent, research experience in structural engineering and normally under thirty years of age. Delegates may be students registered for research degrees, employees of research organisations or those working in practice.
How to Enter
Delegates must submit a short project synopsis (1 page A4 maximum in 12pt text) of a research project they are actively involved in.
The synopsis should include:
• name of delegate
• research organisation
• project title
• project objectives and goals
• brief description
• potential for application of results
• funding body (if appropriate)
Delegates in their second or subsequent year(s) must be prepared, if selected, to present their project at the conference.
Delegate Presentations
Delegates will be notified in January 2009 if they have been chose to present at YRC 09. Chosen delegates will present their project orally or in poster format at the conference. A panel of judges chosen appointed by the Institution will then assess the entries.
Prizes
Prizes from a fund of £1500 will be awarded to the best oral and poster presentations.
Cost
YRC 09 is free of charge to registered delegates and includes lunch and refreshments.
Grants of up to £50 to assist your travelling costs are also available with preference given to those travelling furthest from London.
How to Register
Application forms must accompany the short synopsis entered by the delegate. Synopses must be emailed as an attachment in rich text format. All application forms should be signed by a supervisor/head of department/line manager and submitted (post or email) by Friday 28 November 2008.
Emails should be sent to  .
Venue
The Institution of Structural Engineers
International HQ
11 Upper Belgrave Street
London
SW1X 8BH
Further Information
Ben Cresswell Riol
Institution of Structural Engineers
11 Upper Belgrave Street
London
SW1X 8BH
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7201 9134
Fax: +44 (0)20 7235 4294
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