JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY TRUST (JECS TRUST)

Dear Young Ceramists,

We are pleased to announce the second Student Pitch Contest, proudly sponsored by the Journal of European Ceramic Society Trust (JECS Trust), which will take place during the 70th Brazilian Ceramic Congress (CBC). This contest is designed to promote scientific communication in English and foster international collaboration. The Student Pitch Contest will be the highlight of the Young Ceramists Evening.

Prize

JECS Trust Best Pitch Award: €1,200 (to cover transportation and registration for a European Ceramic Society event).

Eligibility

Open to students (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD) or recent graduates (degree completed after June 10, 2024).
Only participants with accepted oral or poster submissions at the 70^th CBC may apply.
The presenter must be the first author of the work submitted to the CBC.

Submission requirements

Submit by June 3, 2026 to:

mara@metallum.com.br
mateus.morais@usp.br
(Subject: JECS Trust Pitch Contest)

Your submission must include the following:

Title of the work and reference
Full list of authors and affiliations (clearly indicate the presenter/first author)
Abstract (must be identical to the one submitted to the 69^th CBC or translated into English in case the original one was submitted in Portuguese)
Graphical abstract: image in TIFF, PNG, or JPEG (300 dpi, 2:5 ratio – e.g., 531 × 1328 px or 9.366 × 23.424 cm)
Proof of studentship: valid enrollment certificate or diploma issued after June 10, 2024

Presentation guidelines

Each pitch must be in English and last a maximum of 3 minutes.
Time overrun will result in point deductions.
Use of slides is optional (maximum of six if used).
The pitch must address the purpose, main results, and key conclusions of the study.

Selection process

Up to 10 candidates will be pre-selected based on the abstract and graphical abstract.
Preference will be given to ABCeram members and candidates at advanced academic levels (PhD > Master's > Undergraduate).
Selected candidates will be notified by June 5, 2026.

Event schedule

Presentation: during the Young Ceramists Evening, Tuesday night, June 9, 2026
Award ceremony: at the closing session, Wednesday, June 10, 2026
(The winner will pitch again to the full audience.)