5th Münster Symposium on Intelligent Matter

The CRC 1459 warmly invites you to the

5^th International Münster Symposium on Intelligent Matter (MüSIM 2026)

to be held on Wednesday, 24^th of  June 2026 @ the Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), Münster

This year´s highlights include:

Keynote by Nobel Laureate Ben Feringa – a unique opportunity to hear one of the world’s leading pioneers discuss the frontiers of adaptive and intelligent matter.

Invited talks by internationally renowned experts showcasing their latest breakthroughs in the field.

Poster sessions featuring cutting‑edge research from emerging scholars.

Cash prize for the best posters – the top three poster presenters will receive monetary awards in recognition of their outstanding work.

MüSIM Young Researcher Award 2026, celebrating exceptional contributions from early‑career scientists.

Interactive discussions, Q & A sessions, extensive networking opportunities with peers, mentors and many more exciting activities.

Join us for a day of inspiring presentations, vibrant exchanges, and the chance to connect with the global community shaping the next generation of intelligent matter.

Please see the symposium´s flyer for more information.

Save the date – be part of the conversation that will define the future of the field!

MüSIM Young Researcher Award – Call for Applications

The Collaborative Research Center 1459 “Intelligent Matter” is pleased to announce the annual MüSIM 2026 Young Researcher Award. This international prize recognises an outstanding recent scientific paper authored by an early‑career researcher published in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

First‑author papers written by early‑career researchers (PhD students, post‑doctoral fellows, habilitands).

Research published in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Computer Science that advance the field of Intelligent Matter.

Application process

Submit a copy of the nominated publication.

Include a brief essay (max. 300 words) describing your specific contribution to the work and a current curriculum vitae.

Send all materials to crc1459@uni-muenster.de by Wednesday, 3^rd of June 2025.

What´s in it for you?

Invitation to present a short talk on the awarded research at the CRC 1459 symposium.

International visibility as the MüSIM 2026 Young Researcher Award laureate.

500 Euro cash prize.

Ready to showcase your breakthrough? Send your application today and join the next generation of innovators shaping Intelligent Matter!

Call for Posters!

Graduate students, doctoral candidates and post‑doctoral researchers are invited to showcase their latest work and compete for one of the MüSIM 2026 Poster Prizes!

Abstract submission process

Prepare an abstract that clearly outlines the scientific merit and significance of your research to the field of intelligent matter using the provided template.

Submit the completed abstract through the registration portal by 25^th of May 2026

Each submission will be peer‑reviewed by the CRC 1459 committee; only abstracts that meet our quality standards will be accepted for presentation.

Please note that all posters will be displayed throughout the symposium.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the symposium book.

Show the world what you’re discovering in the field of Intelligent Matter – submit your poster abstract today and join the MüSIM 2026 community!

Important Dates to Remember

March 2^nd, 2026	Registration and Poster Abstract Submission Portal Opens
May 25^th, 2026	Registration and Poster Abstract Submission Deadline
June 3^rd, 2026	Research Award Application Deadline
June 3^rd, 2026	Poster Abstract Notification Letters Disseminated
June 17^th, 2026	Research Award Notification Letters Disseminated
June 24^th, 2026	Check-In Starting at 8:30am