Event Durham

Physics of Life ECR Bootcamp 2026: Communicate, Collaborate, Discover

8–10 September 2026 | Durham University

The Physics of Life Early Career Researcher (ECR) Bootcamp 2026 is a three-day interdisciplinary training and networking event for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and other early-career scientists working at the interface of physics and the life sciences.

The programme will include:

This year's bootcamp will conclude with a special focus on biomolecular condensates, exploring their roles in cell biology, disease, infection, and biomedical applications.

The event is open to researchers from diverse disciplines including biophysics, cell biology, molecular biology, imaging, modelling, AI, soft matter, active matter, infection biology, and related fields.

Attendance is limited to 65 participants and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• Professional skills training in scientific communication and presentation

• Networking and collaboration opportunities across the UK Physics of Life community

• Career development and mentoring discussions

• Research lectures from leading scientists

• Poster presentations and flash talks from ECR participants

• Interactive workshops and community-building activities

For more information, including the provisional programme, please head to our webpage: https://www.physicsoflife.org.uk/ecr-bootcamp-2026.htm