Upcoming opportunities
Every week, we update this list with new meetings, awards, scholarships and events to help you advance your career. If you’d like us to feature something that you’re offering to the bioscience community, email us with the subject line “For opportunities list.” ASBMB members’ offerings take priority, and we do not promote products or services. Learn how to advertise in ASBMB Today.
March 20: Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists
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 by March 20, 2026.
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.
Feb. 27, 2026: Building scientific communities & networking strategies
This session will focus on how scientists at all career levels can prepare for and maximize networking at, large meetings. In this session, you will get practical, actionable advice on how to navigate networking with intention. This webinar takes place prior to ASBMB’s 2026 Annual Meeting and is a great opportunity to build confidence for networking events at the meeting. This webinar is sponsored by the ASBMB Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee. Learn more and register.
Feb. 28, 2026: Deadline to apply for Advancing Women in Science 2026 scholarships
Applications close at the end of the month for the 2026 Association for Women in Science scholarship cycle. Offering over $25,000 in awards, these scholarships support first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. Learn more and apply.
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 the Smithsonian Leadership for Change Internship
The Smithsonian Leadership for Change Internship is a paid summer program for undergraduate students that focuses on leadership development and community engagement through museum and cultural organization projects. Interns are placed at Smithsonian museums, offices or affiliate organizations across the U.S. and participate in professional training and mentorship. Learn more and apply.
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 2, 2026: National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Scholars Program application deadline
The National Academy of Medicine Scholars Program is a one-year, part-time, remote leadership development opportunity for mid-career professionals committed to advancing diagnostic excellence and improving health outcomes nationwide. Scholars participate in monthly educational sessions, receive mentorship and are awarded a $35,000 grant plus $5,000 in domestic travel funds. Applications must be submitted by March 2, 2026.
March 6, 2026: Deadline to register for Solution-Driven Innovation Workshop
The Plant Protein Innovation Center will host an interactive workshop on Solution-Driven Innovation where innovation meets execution, happening May 18–19, 2026. This two-day event highlights impactful, real-world innovations pioneered by several of Plant Protein Innovation Center industry members. Learn more and register.
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.
Applications open for UNC-Chapel Hill’s MHI SUMMER Program
UNC-Chapel Hill’s MHI SUMMER Program offers undergraduates hands-on cardiovascular research experience, mentorship and career development resources in a supportive environment. Participants will complete a 10-week mentored project, attend journal clubs and professional development sessions and conclude the program by attending the Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions in Boston in 2026. Learn more and apply to join this program that prepares students for careers in cardiovascular research.
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.May 6, 2026: The Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Deadline
The Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program creates a pathway for participants to advance their PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy National Laboratory, collaborating with world-class scientists,and using state-of-the-art facilities. Learn more and apply.
ASBMB Lipid Research Division seminar series
The ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series features free, monthly presentations from young researchers highlighting their recent work in the field of lipids. Stay tuned for details on the next seminar.
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.
Do you have a great idea for a scientific event?
ASBMB is now accepting proposals for virtual scientific conferences and events, including workshops and webinars. You pick the topic, the sessions and the speakers, and ASBMB will do the rest.
(Note: At this time, we are not accepting proposals for new in-person conferences. However, organizers of conferences that have been previously held with ASBMB may submit proposals for consideration. Please note that submission of a proposal does not guarantee approval.)
That’s right! ASBMB will manage registration, market the event to tens of thousands of scientists and handle all the logistics so that you can focus on the science.
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.
Year-round: HHMI Janelia Visiting Scientist Program
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and established senior investigators are all invited to participate in Janelia's Visiting Scientist Program. Janelia accepts visitor proposals on a continuous basis. Since 2007, more than 410 visiting scientists from 23 countries have participated in the program. 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.
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