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Clinical Academics in Training Annual Conference (CATAC)

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CATAC is a cross-speciality conference for aspiring clinical academics across disciplines, currently working in the UK or Ireland.

CATAC 2026

CATAC is a cross-speciality conference for aspiring clinical academics across disciplines, currently working in the UK or Ireland.

CATAC 2026 will be held on Wednesday 29 April at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences in London.

If you’re an early career researcher in medicine or health looking for a chance to present your research, you can apply for the CATAC competitions which will give you the opportunity to:
  • Develop your presentation skills
  • Meet peers and senior academics to build your network
  • Raise your profile within the clinical academic and research community

Participation in the competitions is not compulsory. You can attend the conference without competing.

Applications for the competitions are now open and will close on Thursday 8 January 16.00 GMT. Please see our News page for more details on applying.

Apply for the CATAC competitions via FlexiGrant

Published on 10 December 2025.
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