Monogram conference 2024

The Monogram conference brings together students, scientists and plant breeders working on cereals and grasses. The conference will start at mid-day on Monday 25^th March 2024 and finish at mid-day on Wednesday 27^th March 2024. The conference includes invited plenary and keynote talks, the Rank Prize lecture, the Rank Prize early career researchers (ECR) excellence lecture, the Monogram Early Career Excellence Awards (MECEA) and selected talks from submitted abstracts, poster sessions, poster flash talks, a panel discussion with breeders, a session on “women in crop science” to encourage the representation of women in senior academic roles, and finally a Gala Dinner.

This conference is open to all researchers in academia and industry with an interest in cereals and grasses. Abstract submission is open until February 11^th 2024 and the deadline for registration is March 3^rd 2024. Monogram will be a hybrid meeting for those who are unable to attend in person but would still like to participate.

Nominations for the Monogram Early Career Excellence Awards (MECEA Awards) are invited from PhD students and early career post-doctoral scientists (up to 5 year’s post-PhD graduation)

The MECEA awards seek to recognise outstanding young scientists and researchers in the field of small grain cereal and grass research in the UK. MECEA awards consider research contributions in basic and applied disciplines, as well as contributions of excellence to scientific outreach and promotion activities. The winners will receive a £300 cash prize and will have the opportunity to present their work at Monogram 2024. Eligibility criteria for MECEA awards and the application process can be found MECEA-Monogram. The deadline for applications is February 11^th 2024.

ECR bursaries are available to cover registration fees of 2 PhD students and 2 post-doctoral researchers (up to 5 year’s post-PhD graduation). The Monogram committee will select the best applications based on merit and demonstration of the need for the bursary to attend the conference and we will ensure balance in gender and diversity during the selection process. The application consists of 2-page CV and 1-page describing your work, achievement and how this bursary would benefit your career development. The deadline for applications is February 11^th 2024.

Enquiries or further information:

Please email monogram2024@rothamsted.ac.uk