MSc-Student support

NECS Supports MSc-Students for the 2025 Symposium

Presenting at NECS is an invaluable experience for any MSc-student in environmental chemistry. Whether you’re sharing insights in a lecture or showcasing findings on a poster, NECS offers a welcoming community and networking opportunities to further your academic and professional journey. If you're a Master’s student in environmental chemistry, the NECS (Norwegian Environmental Chemistry Symposium) provides a fantastic opportunity to access scientific knowledge and network with professionals in your field. Even better, NECS offers a support program specifically for students, covering registration and accommodation costs to help you attend this valuable symposium. Here’s everything you need to know to apply for student support for NECS 2025.

What NECS Offers

The NECS student support program funds a limited number of MSc students, covering:

  • The participation fee of NOK 2000, and
  • Up to three nights of accommodation at the conference hotel (NOK 2750 per night).

This support is made possible through the Norwegian Research Council (RCN), NECS, and the Professional Group for Analytical Chemistry (NKS-FAK), to ease the financial burden of attending the conference and gain experience presenting your research to an expert audience.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The application deadline for NECS 2025 student support is December 20, 2024. Be sure to gather all your materials and submit your application before this date to be considered.

How to Apply

Here’s a step-by-step guide to submitting your application for NECS support:

  1. Submit Your Application by Email: Send your application to post@envirochem.no.
  2. Specify What You Need: In your email, clearly state that you are applying for coverage of the registration fee (NOK 2000) and specify the number of accommodation nights you need (up to a maximum of 3 nights). Specify if you are applying for support from other funding sources.
  3. Include Your Academic Information: List your academic institution, the name of your MSc supervisor, expected start/end dates of your MSc-program, the title, goals and expected output of your MSc-work.
  4. Abstract of you conference contribution (e.g. poster or lecture) in the conference abstract form.

You’ll be notified via email of the outcome of your application before the conference, giving you ample time to plan your trip.

Important Steps for Supported Students

If you’re granted support, here are the next steps to keep in mind:

  1. Register and Pay the Fee: You’ll need to register and pay the NOK 2000 registration fee upfront. This amount will be refunded after the conference.
  2. Submit a Participation Report: After the conference, submit a report by March 31, 2025 to receive your fee refund. Your report should include:
    • Acknowledgment of NECS support,
    • A short summary of your conference experience and contribution, and specify your SoMe contribution (3)
    • A JPG or PDF of your poster or PowerPoint presentation.
    • Statement of any funding from other sources
  3. Share Your Experience and Acknowledge the Support: Finally, NECS asks for a short social media post, preferably on NKS-FAK’s Facebook page and/or your institution’s website, to acknowledge the support from NECS, NKS-FAK, and RCN.