International Research Culture Conference
Monday 21st September (online), and Wednesday 23rd September (in-person)
Welcome to the International Research Culture Conference 2026 (IRCC26), a global gathering dedicated to improving research culture. This year’s theme, Collaboration for Lasting Change, places partnership, cocreation, and collective action at the centre of the conversation.
Across two days of dialogue, creativity, and shared learning, IRCC26 invites participants to explore how working together, across disciplines, institutions, and systems, can build research cultures that we are proud of.
Key Dates
- Call for abstracts and proposals open: 6 February 2026
- Call for abstracts and proposals close: 17 April 2026 17:00
- Abstract outcomes sent out: week commencing 8 May 2026
- Early bird registration £125 (in-person) opens: 11 April 2026 09:00
- Standard registration £145 (in-person) opens: 11 June 2026 09:00
- Registration closes: 7th August 2026 17:00
Conference Fees
| Option | What's Included | Fee |
|
Limited programme ticket (Keynote Speakers and Panel Discussions) |
Online livestream access to keynote/panel sessions only (on both days) |
Free |
| Full programme ticket |
Access to all online sessions on Monday 21 Sept; In-person attendance on Wednesday 23 Sept (including plenary sessions; all breakout discussions; parallel presentations, workshops; poster gallery; research culture carousel sessions). | £125 early bird; £145 standard |
Research Culture Special Issue
We’re pleased to be partnering with Warwick’s Interdisciplinary Journal Exchanges to produce a special issue focused on Research Culture.
Expressions of interest are now open. If you'd like to contribute, please complete the expressions of interest form by 4th November.
Save the date: IRCC 2026
Next year, the International Research Culture Conference 2026 will be running across two dates:
- Monday 21st September: Online
- Wednesday 23rd September: In person at the University of Warwick
More details will be available soon!
Keep in touch
NCRC Conversations Series
The National Centre for Research Culture (NCRC) 'Conversation Series' is an opportunity for those working on research culture projects to share their work in an open online forum. Take a look at our upcoming events.
Sign up to Illuminate
Subscribe to our quarterly research newsletter to keep up to date on the latest news and opportunities around research culture, research impact and future events. The next edition is out this autumn!