Application and Fees

Registration for Faraday Discussion 142 is now open. 
You can register online (see In this section link) or download the pdf registration form from this page.

Registration

• Attendance of the sessions
• Refreshments throughout the meeting
• Attendance at the poster drinks reception on Wednesday 15 April 
• Lunch on Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April 
• Conference dinner on Thursday 16 April
• A copy of the discussion pre-prints
• For full member and non-member registrants a copy of the final Faraday Discussion Volume related to Faraday Discussion 142 (issued approximately 6 months after the date of meeting)
• For non-member registrants, membership of the RSC until the end of 2009

Registration fees (including VAT) are as follows:  

Optional Evening Meal

There will be an evening meal for FD142 delegates at Collingwood College on Wednesday 15 April.

We would encourage delegates to take up this option for an evening meal on the first night of the conference. Please note the nearest restaurant to Collingwood College is about 15 minutes walk away.

Accommodation

Please note that accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee.

Delegates are able to book single en suite accommodation directly with Durham University for £49 including VAT per night B&B by either completing the online booking form (link on this page) or contacting Event Durham (details on this page). Subject to availability, delegates will be housed at Collingwood College.

It is highly recommended that delegates book their accommodation at Durham University at their earliest convenience.

Student Delegates

In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend the Discussion, a reduced conference fee (to include a set of pre-prints but not the final Discussion Volume) is available. This fee applies to those undertaking a full time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent Institution.

A copy of the publication may be purchased at less than half price, only for orders placed at the meeting where an application form will be made available.

Bursaries

Conference bursaries are available to student and younger members of the RSC in the early stages of their career (typically within 5 years of completing a first or postgraduate degree) who do not have support available from their employer or a research grant. To apply for a bursary, please download the Faraday Discussion 142 registration form.

Deadline for applications: 13 February 2009.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications shortly after the closing date. 

(Important:  Please send in your application form, but do not submit payment until your bursary has been confirmed). 

Non-member Membership Offer

If you register as a full paying non-member delegate at this conference you will be pleased to know that RSC membership through to December 2009 will be offered to you, as a conference attendee, at no extra cost.  

As a member of the RSC you will be able to enjoy many benefits including:  

• Discounts on future RSC conferences, seminars and training events 
• Chemistry World and RSC News every month
• Access to scientific information through RSC Books and Journals, the Library and Information Centre and the Scientific Interest Groups
• Expert careers advice and guidance throughout your career, including CV writing and interview skills
• Savings on RSC journals and books as well as other publishers

There are also a wide range of third party lifestyle benefits available to members.

To take advantage of this offer contact a RSC staff member at the conference.

Terms and Conditions

No reservations for accommodation, meals or social events will be made if payment is not received prior to the start of the conference. All registrations received by the closing date will be acknowledged. If an acknowledgement is not received within 14 days, please contact the RSC Conference Office.
Cancellations received before 13 March 2009 will be subject to an administrative charge of 25%. It will not be possible to offer any refunds on cancellations (including those for meals or social events) received after 13 March 2009, although a change in attending delegate can be made at any time. Changes to bookings for meals or social events cannot be accepted after 13 March 2009.