FEBS Congress 2026: late-breaking abstract submission is open
Submit your abstract by 20 April 2026 for a poster presentation at the event.
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FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2027: Call for nominations now open
The call for nominations for the FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2027 is now open. This award celebrates exceptional women scientists whose research is advancing the life sciences and inspiring future generations. Nominations close on 15 May 2026.
FEBS Education Award 2026 Honors Professor Luciane Vieira de Mello
Professor Luciane Vieira de Mello (University of Liverpool, UK) has been selected as the recipient of the FEBS Education Award 2026 in recognition of her sustained and transformative contributions to biosciences education. A pioneer at the intersection of molecular science and pedagogical research, her work has reshaped bioinformatics education, strengthened postgraduate training, and advanced education scholarship within the FEBS community and beyond.
2026 PROBio-LatAm Fellowships Call Now Open
The 2026 call for the PROBio-LatAm Fellowships is now open. PhD students and early-career researchers from Latin America can apply for 3–6 month research stays in a FEBS country. Deadline: 19 April 2026.
FEBS supports six PhD students to attend the 36th “A. Castellani” PhD Meeting in Italy
FEBS opens a call to support six PhD students from FEBS Constituent Societies to attend the 36th “A. Castellani” Annual Meeting for PhD Students in Biochemical Sciences, to be held in Brallo di Pregola, Italy, from 25–29 May 2026. The meeting offers a valuable opportunity for scientific exchange, presentation of research, and networking in an international setting.
Glycogen Symposium – Honouring the Legacy of Joan Guinovart
The event will take place on 20 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, and online. This joint FEBS–IUBMB–IRB Barcelona symposium will explore key advances in glycogen biology while honouring the legacy of Joan Guinovart. Free registration with limited on-site places.
FEBS Advanced Courses 2026 and 2027
Interested in attending – or maybe even organizing – a FEBS Advanced Course? Find out more about upcoming 2026 courses and the next call for applications.
Call opening for PROBio-Africa Fellowships 2026
Applications are now open for the IUBMB-FEBS-FASBMB PROBio-Africa Fellowships, supporting PhD students and early-career researchers from Africa to undertake 3–6-month research visits in FEBS countries. The call is open until 2 March 2026.