Early Career Research Forum

About the Forum

Are you an early-career researcher working broadly in machine learning and its applications?

The Early Career Researcher Forum at IndoML 2026, IIT Kharagpur offers a platform to present your research, share your experiences, connect with peers, and explore academic and industry opportunities in India.

Join us to showcase your work and build meaningful professional connections at IndoML 2026.

Presentation Details

Format
8-min presentation + 2-min Q&A
Audience
Researchers, industry professionals & academic leaders

Who Should Apply?

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Final-year PhD students studying abroad *
  • Early-career Industry Scientists (within 3 years of obtaining a PhD)
  • INSPIRE Fellows
  • Early-career faculty from institutes in CSRanking **

* Final year PhD students in India can apply to the Graduate Forum@IndoML

** Early career faculty from other institutes can apply to the Pan-India Forum@IndoML

Why Participate?

Present your research to a distinguished audience
Connect with researchers, faculty, and industry professionals
Explore career opportunities and collaborations in India through the Job Forum
Benefit from reduced registration rates

Important Details

  • Applicants must submit a title and abstract for the presentation and details of up to 3 best research publications (minimum 1) and any relevant awards through the online application form.
  • Selected participants must register separately for IndoML 2026.
  • Selected participants will be informed by email.

Apply Now

Submit your application through the official Google Form

Open Application Form

Free to apply. Selected participants register for IndoML 2026 separately.

Application Deadline
September 15, 2026
Final Notification
September 30, 2026

For more information about the Early Career Researcher Forum:

ecr.indoml@gmail.com

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Ready to showcase your research?

Applications close September 15, 2026. Don't miss your chance to present at IndoML 2026.