Abstract Submission

MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA2023

Materials Innovation
for Sustainable Development Goals

2023 DECEMBER 11-16 KYOTO

Call for Late News

November 10 (JST), 2023:
Deadline for Late Breaking News Paper abstract submission

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission for Late Breaking News is now open!

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We accept papers that present the latest research results as Late Breaking News (LBN) Papers. The objective of LBN is to provide participants with access to the latest information through the presentation of the latest and most important research results after the official lecture deadline of regular papers. Abstracts of LBN should be prepared in the same manner as regular papers. Poster Award applications will not be accepted.

  1. All abstracts must be written in English and must be submitted online in the same manner as for regular papers.
  2. Please use the abstract template (Microsoft Word), which must be converted into its PDF version for submission.
  3. Please select the symposium corresponding to your submission and the type of presentation (oral or poster). Please note that the number of oral presentations at the LBN is limited. The presentation time for oral presentations is short, and papers accepted for oral presentations are also requested to present posters.
  4. After successfully submitting your abstract, you will receive a submission confirmation by e-mail. Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstract will be made as soon as peer review is completed for each symposium. Please note that registration at the early bird rate ends September 30.
  5. Once the abstract is submitted, changes, corrections, or reuploading of the abstract are possible until the submission deadline. Any modifications requested after the deadline will not be accepted.
  6. Applications from presenters who have already applied for regular presentations will be accepted. However, the transfer of a regular presentation will not be accepted. The same content as a regular presentation is also not acceptable. Even if two regular presentations have already been accepted for regular papers, they will be accepted upon review. However, only one application as LBN will be accepted.

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission Now Closed

The abstract submission process for this conference is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
If you wish to submit a presentation after the deadline, please consult with the organizers. The contact information for the organizers can be found at the bottom of each symposium page.

Abstract submission for the Grand Meeting 2023 (MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA2023) is now open. The organizing committee of the Grand Meeting 2023 welcomes the submission of abstracts for your latest materials research via this meeting website.

5 reasons to submit your abstract to the Grand Meeting 2023,

  • Distinguished academics and engineers have gathered from all over the world to make your discussion fruitful.
  • Present and discuss your latest research at the oral and poster sessions with such active researchers in the front lines.
  • Qualities of presentations are as among the highest in the field and share the current state of research and the challenges to future discovery.
  • Learn from internationally renowned researchers and grow your professional scientific network.
  • Tutorial sessions are set for facilitating your understanding of a variety of topics.

We are looking forward to having your active participation to the Grand Meeting 2023 and to seeing you at Kyoto, Japan in December 2023.

Submission Instructions

  • All abstracts must be written in English and submitted via the online submission system.
  • Please use the abstract template (Microsoft Word), which must be converted into its PDF version for submission.
  • After successfully submitting your abstract, you will receive a submission confirmation by e-mail.
  • Once the abstract is submitted, changes, corrections, or reuploading of the abstract are possible until the submission deadline. Any modifications requested after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Each account holder can submit two abstracts at maximum as the presenter.
  • Please select the symposium corresponding to your submission.
  • Abstract Submissions Deadline May 31, 2023

Online Submission System

To begin the submission process, an account must be created. On the new submission page, click “Create an Account.” If you wish to return later to make changes, complete an unfinished abstract submission, or revise a submission, please select “Log In” and enter the login information you created.

Enter the account holder information and complete all required fields.

Abstract Submission

- Closed -

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THE MRM Poster Award 2023

The Grand Meeting Poster Award 2023 is intended to honor and encourage materials scientists and engineers whose academic achievements and current research in materials display a high level of excellence and distinction. The Grand Meeting 2023 Committee seeks to recognize scientists and engineers of exceptional ability who show promise for significant future achievements in materials research. This award is aimed at poster presentations.

Awards

Gold Award
Silver Award
Graduate Student Award

Eligibility and procedure

  1. The award winner must be both first author and speaker of the poster presentations.
  2. There is no upper age limit for nominees.
  3. If you wish to apply for the poster award, please apply for it when you register for the presentation. Application forms will be sent to those who have applied after the deadline for presentation registration.
  4. The submitted award applications will be reviewed by referees, who will examine the applications, and select eligible candidate groups for the gold, silver, and graduate student prizes. The selected candidates of this the pre-evaluation will be asked to their poster presentation at the specified date and time during the meeting period. The details will be individually contacted to the selected candidates along with the results of the first screening.
  5. All award recipients will be selected based on the pre-evaluation of the submitted award applications and the evaluation at the poster presentation during the meeting period. All awardees recipients will be published on the homepages of Grand Meeting and the MRS-Japan News, and the winning posters will be uploaded onto these homepages. However, if there is a problem with the upload on the HP (e.g., because it would interfere with submission to a journal, etc.), it is possible to delay the upload on the HP.

*The above rules and procedure may be subject to change by the Grand Meeting Organizing Committee.

Information

Acceptance Notice

Users will be notified of acceptance on July 15 via the submission system.

Registration and Payment

AUTHORS/PRESENTERS (including keynote and invited speakers) must complete the registration and payment via the online system. The registration system will open in July.

Publication

Abstracts accepted for presentation will be published online only for those who have completed their conference registration. The publication date is December 1, 2023.

Submitting Author Responsibilities

The person submitting an abstract will be responsible for the following:

  • Ensuring that if accepted, the presenting author will present the abstract as designated by the Grand Meeting Program Committee.
  • Providing complete and accurate contact and affiliation information for all co-authors.
  • Ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the abstract’s content.

Copyright Management

The copyright of the submitted and accepted proceeding manuscript adopted at Grand Meeting and other materials contributed to the conference is handled under the copyright policy of the Materials Research Society of Japan (MRS-J).

Personal Data Management

Personal data gathered during Grand Meeting will be managed according to MRS-J’s privacy policy.
Any information obtained will be used only for the following purposes:

  • To contact manuscript contributors, participants, exhibitors, among others, for conference coordination
  • To provide information on MRS-J itself or related activities - Notifications can be canceled by contacting the MRS-J Secretariat office.

Presentation Guide

MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA2023 will take place as a face-to-face meeting, and all events will be held at the venue in Kyoto. English is the official language of this conference. Authors who will deliver a presentation (Oral / Poster) will be asked to present their work in person.

Oral Presentation

We kindly request that you bring your own PC for your presentation.
When it's time to present, approach the lectern and connect your PC using an HDMI connector.

Poster Presentation

Please refer to the schedule below to set up your poster at your assigned time. Stand in front of your poster during the discussion time to address any questions, and then remove your poster. Please note that presenters are responsible for removing their own posters by the assigned removal time. If the presenter does not complete this within the specified time frame, the poster will not be returned to the presenter.

Poster Presentation Schedule

GUIDELINES FOR EACH SYMPOSIUM

In addition to the aforementioned guidelines, some symposiums may have specific presentation guidelines. Therefore, please make sure to review the guidelines for your respective symposium.

Symposium S-2