An immersive programme to advance your research project and reflect on your scientific career path
The Cordeliers Research Center (CRC) is organising the Young Investigator Masterclass 2026, an interactive programme designed for early-career researchers who wish to develop their project and exchange ideas about their academic future.
Over two days, this masterclass offers a privileged setting to take a step back, refine ideas, and benefit from personalised feedback.
Program objectives
- Develop an ongoing research project
- Strengthen scientific communication skills
- Practice and improve your elevator pitch
- Engage with mentors and fellow early-career researchers
- Gain a better understanding of research career paths and opportunities
program
The masterclass is organised into several formats:
Interactive workshops
Sessions focused on project development, structuring ideas, and scientific communication.
Mentorship
Small-group discussions with mentors, providing personalised feedback and enriching participants’ reflection.
Elevator pitches
Short presentation sessions to learn how to communicate a project clearly and effectively.
Conferences : Invited Speakers
Diana Passaro
Institut Cochin
Kevin Boyé
PARCC
Practical informations
📅 Dates: June 4–5, 2026
📍 Location: Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Paris
💻 Registration: Free but mandatory
⏳ Application deadline: April 23, 2026
Selected participants will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Who is this masterclass for?
This programme is aimed at motivated early-career researchers (PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, etc.) who wish to:
- Actively engage in discussions
- Advance their research project
- Receive constructive feedback
- Better understand academic career perspectives
Mentors
Organisation
The Young Investigator Masterclass 2026 is organised by:
Patricia de la Cruz, Pauline Hamon, Camilla Pilati, Jessica Zucman-Rossi