đź“ť 1 March 2026
FEBS Advanced Courses 2027 – Applications to organise a course
Have you considered organising a FEBS Advanced Course?
These focused scientific courses on advanced topics in the molecular life sciences are organised by expert scientists with support from FEBS. They offer strong educational and networking opportunities for PhD students and postdocs, while helping build communities around emerging research areas.
Courses can range from lecture-based formats to practical workshops and specialised meetings. Some are co-funded with EMBO or IUBMB.
đź”— More information: https://www.febs.org/listings/advanced-courses/Â
🌍 2 March 2026
PROBio-Africa Fellowships 2026 – Application deadline
The PROBio-Africa Fellowships Programme is a joint initiative of FEBS, IUBMB and FASBMB, promoting research opportunities for biochemists in Africa.
The programme supports PhD students and early-career researchers based in Africa to spend 3–6 months in a laboratory in a FEBS country.
The aim is to provide access to technologies and expertise that may not be readily available in the applicant’s home institution, strengthening knowhow, skills and long-term collaboration.
đź’° Awards of up to EUR 7,000 are available to offset travel and living expenses.
đź“„ Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file including proposal, budget, CV and required documentation.
đź—“ Deadline: 2 March 2026, 23:59 CET.
đź”— Details and application: https://www.febs.org/funding/fellowships/probio-africa-fellowships/Â
🎟 4 March 2026
50th FEBS Congress 2026 – Standard Early Bird Registration
Standard early bird registration closes on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 23:59 CET.
Join the 50th FEBS Congress from 4–8 July 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, for five days of plenary lectures, parallel symposia, speed talks, poster sessions and interdisciplinary exchange across the molecular life sciences.
Secure the lowest registration rates before the deadline.
đź”— https://febscongress.org/
🎓 6 March 2026
FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026 – Registration deadline
25–29 March 2026 | Kuşadası, Türkiye
Early bird rates and oral submissions have closed, but poster submissions are welcome and regular registration remains open until 6 March 2026.
If you are planning to attend and contribute, this is the final window to register.
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🧬 11 March 2026
FEBS Open Bio – Host–Pathogen Interactions Call for Papers (extended)
The submission deadline for the FEBS Open Bio collection on Host–Pathogen Interactions has been extended to 11 March 2026.
The collection invites research on host–pathogen communication, pathogen tolerance and resistance mechanisms, and related molecular insights. The issue will be guest edited by Prof. Jan Potempa.
đź”— Submission details: https://febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/22115463/host-pathogen-interactionsÂ
🧪 13 March 2026
Glycogen Event - Registration deadline
IUBMB–FEBS–IRB Barcelona Symposium
Glycogen – Honouring the Legacy of Joan Guinovart
📅 20 March 2026 | 09:00–17:00 CET
đź“Ť IRB Barcelona (Spain) & online
This one-day international symposium brings together leading experts in glycogen biology to honour the scientific legacy of Joan Guinovart, whose pioneering work shaped the field.
The programme features distinguished speakers including Philip Cohen, Alan Saltiel, Matthew Gentry, Anna DePaoli-Roach, Kei Sakamoto, Lykke Sylow, David Komander and others.
On-site places in Barcelona are limited; online participation is available worldwide.
đź”— Register here: https://glycogen2026.febsevents.org/Â
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