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.
April 15, 2026: Register for the latest ASBMB Breakthroughs Webinar
Join us on April 15 for our latest ASBMB Breakthroughs webinar featuring Kevin Gardner, director of the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center.
Gardner will discuss how cells use sensory protein domains to detect environmental changes and regulate biological pathways. His research combines biochemistry and structural biology to uncover how these “molecular switches” control protein activity, enabling advances in drug discovery and biotechnology. This work has contributed to the development of optogenetic tools and cancer therapies, including the HIF-2 inhibitor belzutifan.
April 30, 2026: Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates Application Deadline
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is accepting applications for the Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates.
The scholarship provides $2,000 in financial support for one academic year to undergraduate students pursuing studies in biochemistry, molecular biology or related fields. Up to 10 awards will be granted annually to students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and a commitment to enhancing diversity in the scientific workforce.
Click here to learn more and apply.
April 30, 2026: Computational Literacy for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
Register for this four-hour virtual crash course on April 30, designed to introduce attendees to a pedagogical foundation for coding, the Google Colab environment, GitHub and the fundamentals of Python scripting.
May 1, 2026: Application Deadline for the Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health is accepting nominations for the Paul-Gallin Trailblazer Prize for Physician-Scientists, which recognizes early- to mid-career U.S.-based researchers whose discoveries have the potential to transform patient care.
The award includes a $100,000 honorarium and will be presented at the annual FNIH Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Submit a nomination by May 1.
May 6, 2026: Application deadline for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program
he Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program creates a pathway for participants to advance their Ph.D. 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.
July 15, 2026: 2027 Annual Meeting Proposal Deadline
ASBMB invites proposals for sessions and events for our 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston. Members are encouraged to submit ideas that showcase innovative science, foster collaboration and engage the biochemistry and molecular biology community. Proposal categories include mini-symposia, interest group sessions and workshops.
Submit your proposal to help shape the ASBMB 2027 program and contribute to a dynamic, collaborative scientific meeting.
Applications open for UNC-Chapel Hill’s MHI SUMMER Program
University of North Carolina at 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 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.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lipid Research Division will host its seminar series on April 9, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m., featuring presentations from early-career researchers on lipid metabolism and mitochondrial biology.
Zak Baker of Washington University in St. Louis will discuss how mitochondrial phosphatidylinositol levels regulate coenzyme Q biosynthesis, highlighting the role of lipid composition in mitochondrial function. Sara Wong of the University of Utah will present research on how changes in lipid saturation drive remodeling of the outer mitochondrial membrane and influence organelle integrity.
The session will highlight emerging research on the relationship between lipid metabolism and mitochondrial processes. Registration is free. Secure your spot to learn about the latest advances in lipid research and engage with scientists in the field.
The ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series features free, monthly presentations from young researchers highlighting their recent work in lipids.
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:
- April 2026: "Learning from nature's switches to develop new drug targets and biotech tools" with Kevin Gardner of CUNY Advanced Science Research Center.
- 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 National University of Rosario. Read about Vila's talk in ASBMB Today.
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