ICTAC - International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

Welcome to the International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ICTAC)

ICTAC is a Confederation of National or Regional Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Societies.

The aim of ICTAC is to promote international understanding and cooperation in thermal analysis

and calorimetry through the organization of international congresses and the work of its scientific

committees.

ICTAC originated as ICTA, the International Confederation for Thermal Analysis, which was formed

at the First International Conference on Thermal Analysis, held in Aberdeen, Scotland, in September

1965. In 1992, the name was changed to International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and

Calorimetry to reflect the close relationship between thermal analysis and calorimetry.

The Confederation has 24 Affiliated National or Regional Societies with a combined membership

of over 5000. In addition there are some 500 individual members of ICTAC. Membership is open to

everyone regardless of scientific discipline.

Call for Nominations: Rigaku–ICTAC Promising Researcher Award 2026

Nomination deadline: 30th April 2026.

The International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ICTAC) invites nominations for the Rigaku–ICTAC Promising Researcher Award 2026, to be presented at the 14th European Symposium on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ESTAC 14), held from 15–18 September 2026 in Split, Croatia.

Established in 2022, this prestigious annual award recognizes an outstanding early-career researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of thermal analysis and calorimetry. The award aims to support emerging scientists and foster future leadership within the ICTAC community.

The selected awardee will receive a commemorative plaque and a grant of USD 1500 to support travel and living expenses to attend ESTAC 14, where they will present their research.

Candidates must be under 35 years of age as of 31 December 2025. Nominations must be submitted through ICTAC-affiliated societies.

For submission details, please contact: Prof. Ramesh L. Gardas (gardas@iitm.ac.in).

Download Full Nomination Giudelines as PDF.

Nomination deadline: 30 April 2026