Upcoming opportunities

Feb. 18, 2026: Thriving in your science job 

No matter where you are in your career and what future path you aspire to, everyone needs leadership skills. However, learning these skills can prove challenging when our training and jobs focus on science. This webinar will offer insight into the leadership skills that can fuel your success and will provide practical strategies for building and practicing these skills now in preparation for your next career step. This webinar is sponsored by the ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee. Learn more and register.

Feb. 19, 2026: Deadline to register for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop

ACS is sponsoring two graduate or undergraduate students to participate in the 2026 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Applications are due on Feb. 19, 2026. Finalists will be notified in early March.

Feb. 27, 2026: Rare Disease Day programming

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is hosting Rare Disease Day at NIH to raise awareness of rare diseases, highlight NIH-supported research, and elevate the voices of patients, caregivers and researchers. This free event will feature panel discussions, scientific posters, exhibitors, and patient stories, with both in-person and virtual participation options. Register to attend Rare Disease Day at NIH on Feb. 27, 2026.

March 1, 2026: Deadline to apply for the ACS Catalyst Scholarship

The American Chemical Society is offering undergraduate scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year through its ACS Catalyst Scholarship to support students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Eligible students are encouraged to learn more and apply by March 1, 2026.

March 2, 2026: Deadline to apply for R&D project funds

The University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences is offering cost-sharing R&D project funding to support collaborative product development and proof-of-concept research for New York State life and health sciences companies. By partnering with a UB researcher, companies can access matching funds for projects in areas such as drug development, diagnostics, medical devices, and healthcare IT. Interested companies should connect with the UB CAT team and submit a Letter of Intent by March 2, 2026, to be considered for funding for the July 2026–June 2027 project period.

March 15, 2026: Application deadline for Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program

Tufts University is now accepting applications for its NIH-funded Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program, which prepares postdoctoral scholars for academic careers in biomedical research through a combination of research, teaching and professional development. Apply by March 15, 2026, and register to attend the virtual information session on Jan. 13, 2026.

March 20, 2026: Application deadline for the PROLAB program

The PROLAB program allows graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to spend up to six months in U.S. or Canadian laboratories. Participants get access to technologies and expertise that may not be readily available in their home countries, allowing them to grow their skills and contribute to building capacity in the life sciences at home. PROLAB is a joint venture between the Pan-American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Learn more and apply.

Applications open for Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Internship Challenge

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Internship Challenge is now accepting applications for paid internships running May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The program supports more than 600 college students and recent graduates each year, offering hands-on experience in life sciences companies across the state with rolling placements and no deadline. Students interested in boosting their career experience are encouraged to apply early. Learn more and submit an application on the MLSC website.

Scientists whose federal grants were recently terminated are invited to apply for a Redwood Ink Academy Grant

Redwood Ink is accepting applications for a free one-year enrollment in its Scientific Writing Simplified course and Redwood Ink Academy to support principal investigators of federally funded grants that were terminated. Learn more.

Request a Cloud Lab account from NIH

NIH staff and affiliated researchers are invited to register for Cloud Lab accounts. The goal of this self-paced, interactive program is to remove "barriers to cloud adoption by providing no-cost, customized and scientifically relevant training, making it easier for researchers to learn about and explore the cloud with confidence." Participants will have access to a free cloud account and $500 in credits, which are valid for up to 90 days. Learn more.

The ASBMB Breakthroughs webinar series offers a window into the cutting-edge biochemistry and molecular biology research driving discovery. Each month, this series highlights groundbreaking research, pioneering methodologies, and emerging trends redefining the boundaries of science.

Recordings of past webinars are available on-demand, including these recent presentations:

• December 2025: "Discovery, regulation and function of the PI 3-Kinase and AKT pathway in cancer" with Alex Toker of Harvard Medical School.
• November 2025: "Advancing cross-linking mass spectrometry to elucidate cellular networks" with Lan Huang of the University of California, Irvine.
• October 2025: "Surprising enzymatic role of OB-fold containing proteins in translational fidelity" with Karin Musier-Forsyth of Ohio State University.
• September 2025: "Reciprocal regulation between fibrinolysis and lipid metabolism" with Ze Zheng of the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Versiti Blood Research Institute.
• August 2025: "Chemical approaches to sorting out histone modifications" with Phil Cole of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
• July 2025: "Nuclear second messenger signaling: How phospholipids, bilirubin and inositol phosphates directly control gene expression" with Ray Blind of Vanderbilt University. Read about Blind's talk in ASBMB Today. 
• June 2025: "Intra- and inter-cellular communication within a virus microenvironment" with Ileana Cristea of Princeton University. Read about Cristea's talk in ASBMB Today.
• May 2025: "Biosynthesis and regulation of plant phenolic compounds" with Erich Grotewold, professor of plant biology at Michigan State University. Read about Grotewold's talk in ASBMB Today.
• March 2025: "Evolution of metallo-β-lactamases: A journey from the test tube to the bacterial periplasm" with Alejandro Vila of the University of Rosario. Read about Vila's talk in ASBMB Today.