FEBS Research Academy
Advancing and promoting molecular life sciences
About the FEBS Research Academy
The FEBS Research Academy is a scientific excellence body that recognises outstanding contributions within the molecular life sciences, promotes integrity and interdisciplinary collaboration on emerging and cross-cutting fields, and strengthens the visibility and influence of FEBS across the European and international scientific landscape.
Vision
The FEBS Research Academy aspires to shape the future of research in the molecular life sciences, advancing knowledge and driving positive change for the benefit of society.
Mission
The FEBS Research Academy drives high-impact activities that foster research, innovation and collaboration in molecular life sciences, through engagement, leadership and advocacy.
Objectives
- Recognise scientific excellence within the molecular life sciences community in Europe and beyond
- Provide strategic scientific advice to FEBS Council and Executive Committee
- Promote scientific excellence and integrity
- Identify emerging research areas and future opportunities
- Support training, mentoring, and career development
- Promote interdisciplinary scientific interactions
- Increase the visibility and influence of FEBS in the European and international scientific landscape
Governance
The FEBS Research Academy Steering Committee serves as the executive and coordinating body of the Academy. It provides strategic leadership, oversees activities, and ensures that the FEBS Research Academy operates in accordance with its mission, objectives, and the broader goals of FEBS. The Chair of the FEBS Research Academy is the FEBS Secretary General.
The selection of Members is made by the FEBS Research Academy Election Committee, which evaluates nominations and proposes up to 50 new members for election on an annual basis, subject to final approval by the FEBS Council.
Membership
The FEBS Research Academy acknowledges three categories of membership: Full Members (FEBS countries), Associate Members (non-FEBS countries) and Honorary Members.
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From our members
I am honoured to join the FEBS Research Academy and this important time, when international collaboration at all scales and across all communities is needed to navigate successfully the fast moving scientific, technical and social change we are experiencing.
FEBS is an organization that has done a lot to promote biochemistry in Europe and it is an honor to be part of this academy.
I am deeply honoured to join the FEBS Research Academy. FEBS has long been a champion of scientific excellence and of the people who drive it forward through collaboration, mentorship, and generosity. I am proud to become part of this community and hope to contribute by supporting both outstanding science and the researchers who will shape its future.
I am deeply honored to be elected to the FEBS Research Academy and delighted to join this distinguished community of scientists. I see the Academy as an important forum for bringing together different generations and areas of molecular life sciences, fostering scientific exchange, collaboration, and new ideas. I very much look forward to contributing to this community and to advancing the shared values of scientific excellence, openness, and cooperation that FEBS represents.