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26 March 2026

A new recognition of research distinction: the FEBS Rita Levi-Montalcini Medal and Lecture

This new FEBS medal named in honour of Rita Levi-Montalcini will be awarded for the first time at the 50th FEBS Congress, to Nobel laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier.

24 March 2026

2027 FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference: Announcing the host and an opportunity for FEBS Constituent Societies

The Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Systèmes Macromoléculaires (LISM) in Marseille has been selected to host the 2027 FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference, a global event organised by and for young researchers. FEBS Constituent Societies are invited to nominate a PhD student or junior postdoc to join the Scientific Organising Committee by 10 April 2026.

17 March 2026

FEBS Congress 2026: late-breaking abstract submission is open

Submit your abstract by 20 April 2026 for a poster presentation at the event.

9 March 2026

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.

4 March 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.

2 March 2026

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.