The Early Career Researchers Workshop, UKRRC is scheduled for 6th and 7th September 2023 at the University of Essex, Colchester, UK. The main aim of this meeting to provide a forum to a vibrant community of PhD students, post-docs and Fellows working in any area of rice research (or planning to work on rice). It is an exceptional opportunity for Early Career Researchers to exchange ideas, network with fellow passionate minds and envision the future of our community. The meeting will also feature talks from esteemed experts that have made remarkable contributions while working on rice to benefit early career researchers. We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you to Essex and having a fruitful and engaging gathering at the UKRRC Early Careers Research annual meeting.