We are happy to announce the ICDP ECR Workshop 2026 – Next Generation!

The second edition of the ICDP ECR Workshop – Next Generation will take place from 21–23 May 2026 in Chiba, Japan, immediately prior to the JpGU–AGU Joint Meeting 2026. This flagship event offers early career researchers a unique opportunity to engage with the international scientific drilling community, broaden their professional networks, and connect with experienced ICDP mentors.

As the official entry point into the ICDP Mentorship Programme, the Next Generation Workshop plays a central role in shaping the future of scientific drilling. Participants in the workshop will be considered for the mentorship scheme, making this a pivotal step towards long-term career development and international collaboration in the field.

Early Career Researchers (PhD candidates and researchers within eight years of completing their PhD) are warmly invited to apply for the ICDP ECR Workshop – Next Generation in Chiba, Japan, 21–23 May 2026, held just before the JpGU–AGU Joint Meeting 2026.

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF and include contact details, a brief CV, and a short letter of interest outlining your research background, any links to ICDP, and whether you intend to attend the General Assembly and have funding to do so.

Please submit your application by 31 January 2026 to icdp-outreach(at)icdp-online.org.
Download the Workshop Call here (PDF)

If you would like to learn what happened last year, please take a look at the first ICDP ECR Workshop – Next Generation, which took place 25–27 April 2025, at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna. The event brought together 26 ECRs from across ICDP member and partner countries.