Attracting as many young scientists as possible is one of the primary goals pursued by the Congress Organizing Committee. Most young scientists are students with strong academic potential. Participating in international conferences, such as the IMA Conference, will provide valuable experiences for these students.

We provide two dedicated student award schemes for IMA 2026, along with comprehensive support:

IMA Ph.D. Student Award 2026

The IMA encourages outstanding students to present their research at international meetings, fostering new collaborations and ideas that contribute to their career development. At IMA 2026, we will provide travel support for six students. Please refer to the following webpage for details and application instructions.

https://mineralogy-ima-wordpress.website/ph-d-student-award-2026/

IMA-NJU Student Award

Ten awards are established by Nanjing University. Successful recipients will receive a full waiver of the conference registration fee.

Apply here: https://ima2026.nju.edu.cn/admin/login

General Student Support

In addition to the above awards, we offer support for students：

• Discounted registration and abstract submission fees

• Special student salons（to be finalized based on the number of participating students）

With a history of nearly 2,500 years, Nanjing warmly welcomes all students and offers them a chance to experience both traditional and modern China.