Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a regular at VMSG, this scheme is designed to help you make the most of your conference experience. It connects junior researchers with friendly, experienced peers and mentors to build a welcoming, supportive community.
You can sign up to:
- Receive support as a juvenile buddy
- Offer guidance as a senior buddy/mentor
- Do both if you like!
There are several ways to get involved - from having a peer to explore the conference with, to receiving presentation feedback, to getting career and networking advice. You can read more about each option and choose what suits you best on the form.
We’d love for you to join and help make VMSG 2026 a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone!
VMSG 2026 Buddy Scheme Sign-Up
ECR Forum
The ECR forum will be held oduring the lunch break (12:30 - 13:30) on Wednesday 7th January. The ECR forum is open to anyone that identifies as an ECR and is your opportunity to meet your representatives on the VMSG committee, get updates relevant to early career researchers, share experiences and suggest future programmes or activities.