Early Career Researchers

For the first time this year, Lisbon Addictions will feature a dedicated programme for Early Career Researchers (ECR). The initiative is open to any individual currently enrolled in a research programme who is attending the conference. The primary aim of the initiative is to inspire and empower young scientists by providing them with a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas and for accessing valuable information crucial for their career progression and personal development.

The ECR programme is an integral component of the conference and is coordinated by the EUDA in collaboration with other organising partners. The programme comprises dedicated events for networking, specialised sessions for capacity building, mentoring opportunities, and an ECR award recognising the most promising research endeavours. On-site activities at the conference will be preceded by remote online sessions in the run-up to the event. Further details will follow once the programme is finalised, but interested individuals may enquire about eligibility via email.

Podcast

The official LxAddictions podcast is dedicating an entire episode to the Early Career Researcher programme. In this episode, Dr Rob Calder talks to Dominique Lopez and early-career researchers Dr Jorge Martins and Olivia Price about the ECR track at Lisbon Addictions. Rob, Dominique, Jorge and Olivia discuss how you can make the most of the ECR programme’s networking opportunities and activities before, during and after the conference. 

Listen to the podcast

Who is eligible for the 2024 LxAddictions ECR programme?

MANDATORY
An individual attending the 2024 LxAddictions conference currently enrolled in a research programme (full-time and from Bachelor degree to PhD and doctoral level).

ADVANTAGEOUS

  • An individual attending the 2024 LxAddictions conference through the Wave funding opportunity. 
  • An individual attending the 2024 LxAddictions conference for the first time through EU4MD funding or any other EUDA funding.

Please reach out if you have any doubts about the eligibility criteria.

What to expect from the ECR programme?

1. Mentoring

Creating a compelling PowerPoint presentation, poster, or delivering short communications can be challenging. To assist Early Career Researchers (ECRs), mentoring will be provided to refine their conference content.

The mentoring programme will run from 1 August to 22 September 2024 (deadline extended). The mentoring is open to ECRs only and covers oral presentations, short communications, e-short communications, and e-posters. This support aims to ensure that current research and outcomes are effectively communicated to the audience in the most engaging and impactful manner possible.

Each ECR is allowed a maximum of two submissions, either for reviewing the same material a second time after the first mentoring feedback or for two different types of communication.

The mentoring will help ensure that material aligns with guidelines and meets minimal professional requirements, it does not qualify your submission for the ECR award.

To be part of the mentoring program, a google form is available to ECRs through which they can submit the material they are planning to present at the conference.

If you need assistance beyond the google form, please get in touch via the ECR email address.

2. Privileged access to side events

Seats have been reserved for ECRs in the following side events of the conference.

Please get in touch with the ECR programme via email to register (first-come, first-served basis).

3. Pre-conference networking cocktail (22.10.2024)

Let's meet and get ready for the conference on Tuesday, 22 October, at 19.00. Network with other ECRs and key people from the drug field and the EUDA. Discover one of Lisbon's hidden gems in the city centre, while sharing a drink and some finger food. Dinner is on us! Expected duration 2-3 hours.

Registration for this event is required and limited to 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early to secure your spot through the form. If you need assistance beyond the form, please get in touch via the ECR email address.

Please note that this event is now full and not accepting registrations anymore.

4. Sessions of Interest to look out for during the Lx Addictions Conference (23-25.10.2024)

We have organised several sessions specifically dedicated to ECRs and identified others that, while open to all, may be of particular interest to ECRs. Plan your conference ahead to ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to leave with valuable expert knowledge in your pocket!

No registration is required for these sessions, but be sure to mark your calendar and set a reminder, so you don't miss them.

Check out the ECR-oriented sessions.

5. E-Poster Award

If you are an ECR and have an e-poster accepted at #LxAddictions24, this is your chance to shine! This year, for the first time, the conference will reward excellence with an ECR e-poster award.

The competition is open to ECRs only and is restricted to e-posters accepted at the conference. Each ECR is allowed one e-poster submission. To participate, you need to submit your e-poster as soon as it is ready, and no later than 8th October 2024.

To take part in the e-poster competition, a Google form is available through which you can submit your finalised e-poster to be considered for the award.

Please note that:

  • The competition is open to e-posters only.
  • The ECR must be the first author of the e-poster submitted.

Winners will be featured during the conference, receive free registration for the 2026 edition of the conference, and have the opportunity to share their research in one of the conference podcasts.

Early Career Researchers e-poster award winners!

Congratulations to the two winners:

Sorcha Hamilton also received a special mention (Best visual impact) for ‘Acute and chronic effects of cannabis on the neural correlates of working memory in adolescents versus adults’ (Poster 1146).

The e-posters (and e-communications) can be viewed via the conference digital kiosks.

A big thank you to all the ECRs who participated.

Stay tuned for more activities in the run-up to the conference and visit this page regularly for updates.

Contact information: Dominique Lopez: ecrprogramme@gmail.com