FEBS Research Academy

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The FEBS Research Academy

An international scientific excellence body bringing together leading scientists from across Europe and beyond.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES

FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2027

Eleftheria Zeggini receives the 2027 FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award, recognising her outstanding contributions to human genomics and leadership in science.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES

The FEBS Congress

The 51st FEBS Congress will take place in Riga, Latvia, from 3 to 7 July 2027, jointly hosted by the Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Biochemical Societies.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES

Early-Career Meetings

Explore meetings and webinars organized by young scientists for young scientists.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES

FEBS Advanced Courses

Explore upcoming lecture courses, practical courses and special meetings.

Advanced Courses

The FEBS Research Academy

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The FEBS Congress

Early-Career Meetings

FEBS Advanced Courses

YPS 2027

FEBS to support two young researchers at the IUBMB Young Scientist Programme 2027

Applications are open for the IUBMB Young Scientist Programme 2027 in South Africa. FEBS will sponsor two early-career researchers to attend the YSP and IUBMB Congress. Apply by 30 November 2026.
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Discover the FEBS Research Academy and its Founding Members

The webpage is now live, offering a new way to discover the Academy and the scientists behind it. Explore its vision and objectives and browse the Founding Members directory to learn more about their institutions, research areas, expertise and scientific backgrounds.
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FEBS Children’s Science Art Competition opens for young artists

Young artists aged 4–15 with a close family connection to FEBS are invited to combine science and a winter celebration in an original drawing or painting. Three microscope prizes are available, and one winning artwork will become the FEBS 2026 festive greeting.

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Upcoming

FEBS Short-Term Fellowships | First 2027 application call opens

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Nov 2026

FEBS Children’s Science Art Competition | Submission deadline

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Nov 2026

IUBMB Young Scientist Programme 2027 | FEBS sponsorship application deadline

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Nov 2026

FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum 2027 | Application deadline

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Dec 2026

FEBS Short-Term Fellowships | First 2027 application deadline

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Dec 2026

FEBS National Education Lectures | Application deadline

15

Dec 2026

FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Events | Application deadline for January to June 2027 events

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Dec 2026

FEBS Supported Science and Society Events | Application deadline for January to July 2027 events

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Dec 2026

FEBS Advanced Courses | Funding application deadline for courses in 2028

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Mar 2027

About The Federation of European Biochemical Societies

FEBS is a charitable organization supporting research and education in molecular life sciences through its journals, congress, advanced courses, fellowships, awards and other initiatives – and it brings together the thousands of members of national biochemistry and molecular biology societies in Europe and neighbouring regions. Founded in 1964, it celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024.
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