Calendar of events, awards and 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 calendar.” ASBMB members’ offerings take priority, and we do not promote products/services. Learn how to advertise in ASBMB Today.

Aug. 6 & 10: DOE internship workshops

The U.S. Department of Energy offers internships at national labs. New grads, students at community colleges and students attending four-year institutions may apply now. The agency will host a workshop about the application for community college students at 3 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 2 and a workshop about the application for four-year students and new grads at 3 p.m. Aug. 10. Learn more.

Aug. 15: Janssen Immunology Day registration deadline

The Janssen Scholars of Immunology Diversity Engagement Program was created to build relationships with exceptional, ethnically diverse Ph.D. students, medical students, Pharm.D. students and postdoctoral researchers. During Janssen Immunology Day, a virtual event on Sept. 11, attendees will be exposed to the R&D process within industry and obtain an understanding of the critical skillsets fostering a successful industry career. You must register by Aug. 15. Those who attend Janssen Immunology Day will have the opportunity to apply to advance to the mentoring step of SIDEP, in which scholars will be paired with Janssen leaders in an ongoing one-year mentoring experience. Applications for this step are due mid-October. Learn more.

Aug. 16: ASBMB Today chat about careers on LinkedIn

Each year, the August issue of ASBMB Today is devoted to careers. This year, contributors wrote about the toll of unpromotoable work, tips for writing an effective recommendation letter, how to craft a textbook for nonscience majors, and careers in both academia and industry. To delve more into these topics and more, ASBMB Today contributors will join us at the ASBMB's LinkedIn page at 2 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 16 to answer discussion questions, in real time, about their articles and experiences. Follow the ASBMB on LinkedIn and comment with #ASBMBCareers to join the conversation.

Aug. 21: Deadline for Biochemical Society scicomm prize

In this annual competition, the Biochemical Society celebrates outstanding science communicators. Students are invited to submit a written or media entry, which discusses a topic in the biosciences, aimed at the general public. Winners are selected for both categories, with prizes awarded for first (£300 ), second (£200) and third (£100) place for two educational stage groups. Winning entries in the written category will be published in the society’s magazine, The Biochemist, and both written and media entries will be published on the society’s website. Learn more.

Sept. 6: Fellowship for computational scientists and immunologists

This American Association of Immunologists fellowship program is intended to improve understanding and communication between immunology researchers and computational scientists by affording an opportunity to train in each other’s discipline. A priincipal investigator may apply for a fellowship to support a postdoctoral fellow trained in basic bench research to undertake one year of training in computational science or a postdoctoral fellow trained in computational science to spend one year in an immunology research lab to learn basic immunological principles and laboratory techniques. Reciprocal six-month exchanges between labs will also be considered. Learn more.

Sept. 6: Apply for the AAI's career reentry fellowship

The American Association of Immunologists' Fellowship Program for Career Reentry provides support for immunologists to reenter the workforce after a lapse of research or research training due to medical leave or family circumstances. This fellowship program will provide one year of salary support to postdoctoral trainees who have taken a leave of absence of one year or more for family-related issues, medical absences or military obligations. These reasons primarily include recovering from a serious illness; caring for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious illness or injury; providing elder or child care; or relocating due to a spousal career transition. The fellowship does not pay fringe benefits or other indirect costs to the institution. Learn more.

Sept. 7: Abstracts due for our serine proteases virtual conference

This ASBMB virtual conference will focus on membrane-anchored serine proteases and other serine proteases with restricted activities in the pericellular environment relevant to cellular signaling, behavior and protease activity in human disease. The conference provides an accessible forum for researchers to present their latest findings and technologies and to facilitate idea exchange, networking and building scientific collaborations. The conference was founded on the principle of providing an intimate venue for junior investigators — especially postdocs and graduate students — to meet with experts in the field from academia and industry to build interactions crucial to future career development. Submit an abstract to present your work by Sept. 7. Learn more.

Sept. 12: #DiscoverBMB interest group and workshop proposals due

Help shape the program for Discover BMB, the ASBMB's annual meeting in San Antonio in March. If you're a regular, industry or early-career member of the society, submit a proposal for an interest group or a workshop. Interest groups bring together attendees with similar scientific and pedagogical concerns to share key findings, exchange ideas and establish rapport. Workshops are interactive sessions on topics in education, professional development or diversity, equity, access and inclusion.  

Sept. 13: Van Andel lecture on transforming K–12 education

Van Andel Institute is hosting a lecture on Sept. 13 titled "Classrooms reimagined: How VAI is preparing the next generation of scientists." It is a hybrid event during which Terra Tarango, VAI's education director and education officer, will talk about "how VAI is transforming teaching and learning in K–12 classrooms across the country." Learn more.

Sept. 13: The State of Biotech, a free virtual event

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News is hosting its second annual State of Biotech virtual event, which "brings together a host of luminaries from industry and academia to discuss the latest research developments, innovations, and disruptive technologies that will spur biotech forward to bigger and better things." Speakers include Carolyn Bertozzi, and the event will feature panel discussions on the state of CRISPR/genome editing and cell therapy, roundtables on the state of synbio and mRNA therapeutics, a conversation on biotech business trends, breakout sessions and more. There will also be networking opportunities. Learn more.

Sept. 19: Beyond R&D: Exploring career paths in industry

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries offer diverse and rewarding careers in scientific innovation, healthcare advancement and the development of lifesaving medications. From research scientists to sales representatives, professionals contribute to groundbreaking therapies. Whether in drug development, research, quality control or marketing, these careers make a global impact on health while embracing professional growth and continuous learning. ASBMB members are invited to a free webinar titled "Beyond R&D: Exploring career paths in industry" at 3 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 18. See the speakers and register.

Sept. 27: The ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series returns

The ASBMB Lipid Research Division Seminar Series, which features monthly presentations from young researchers highlighting their recent work in the filed of lipids, will return in September with an event organized by Ray Blind of Vanderbilt University. Attention LRD members: Starting this fall, ASBMB membership will be required to continue as a member of the LRD. Also, while free access to the LRD webinars will continue through the end of the year, access will be limited to ASBMB members as of Jan. 1. Become an ASBMB member.  Learn more about the seminar series.

Oct. 23: Cardiovascular–renal research symposium

The Cardiovascular–Renal Research Center at The University of Mississippi Medical Center is hosting a research symposium Oct. 23 for graduate students. Apply to present a talk and secure a travel award.

Nov. 1: Save the date for the ASBMB Virtual Career Expo

The ASBMB Career Expo highlights the diversity of career choices available to modern biomedical researchers. No matter your career stage, this virtual event will provide a plethora of career options for you to explore and connect you with knowledgeable professionals in these careers. Each 60-minute session will focus on a different career path and will feature breakout rooms with a range of professionals in those paths. Attendees can choose to meet in a small group with a single professional for the entire session or move freely between breakout rooms to sample advice from multiple professionals. Sessions will feature the following five sectors: government, science communication, science and health policy, pharma and biotech. Learn more.

Nov. 1: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows application deadline

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program "seeks outstanding mid-career health professionals, behavioral/social scientists, and others with an interest in health and health policy." During the fellowship, which requires a full-time commitment with a minimum 12-month residence in Washington, D.C., fellows are placed with members of Congress, a congressional committee, or in the executive branch. The experience "prepares individuals to influence the future of health and health care in the nation." Learn more.

March 23–26: Save the date for #DiscoverBMB in San Antonio

#DiscoverBMB is the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. With a mission to share the latest, most impactful research findings in the molecular life sciences, #DiscoverBMB offers an exciting agenda that includes talks by the field's foremost experts, interactive workshops on the latest trends, technologies and techniques, and an invigorating exhibition of posters, services and products. The meeting attracts researchers in academia and industry, educators, trainees and students from across the globe. It offers unparalleled opportunities for collaborating, networking and recruiting. See the symposia themes and organizers.  Learn more.

Early 2025: Save the date for the ASBMB Deuel Conference on Lipids

The Deuel conference will resume in 2025. It is a must-attend event for leading lipids investigators — and for scientists who’ve just begun to explore the role of lipids in their research programs. This event will bring together a diverse array of people including those who have not attended Deuel or perhaps any lipid meeting before. The conference is a forum for the presentation of new and unpublished data, and attendees enjoy the informal atmosphere that encourages free and open discussion. Interested scientists are invited to attend and encourage trainees to submit abstracts. Learn more.

Year-round: Van Andel Institute postdoc preview applications

Van Andel Institute offers sernior graduate students who are exploring postdoc options the opportunity to visit VAI to learn about its postdoctoral training positions. Applications are accepted year-round, and participants will meet one-on-one with faculty and explore VAI's scientific resources. There is no cost to attend for selected applicants. Learn more.

IUBMB MilliporeSigma fellowship

The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology welcomes applications year-round for its MilliporeSigma Virtual Meetings and Courses Fellowships. Grad students and postdocs from countries that are associate or full members of the IUBMB may apply for funding to present their work at virtual events in the IUBMB region. Learn how to apply.

IUBMB relocation support for displaced trainees

The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is offering $2,000 to graduate students and postdocs displaced from their labs as a result of natural disaster, war or "other events beyond their control that interrupt their training." The money is for travel and settling in. Learn more and spread the word to those who could use assistance.

Call for virtual scientific event proposals

The ASBMB provides members with a virtual platform to share scientific research and accomplishments and to discuss emerging topics and technologies with the BMB community.

The ASBMB will manage the technical aspects, market the event to tens of thousands of contacts and present the digital event live to a remote audience. Additional tools such as polling, Q&A, breakout rooms and post event Twitter chats may be used to facilitate maximum engagement.

Seminars are typically one to two hours long. A workshop or conference might be longer and even span several days.

Prospective organizers may submit proposals at any time. Decisions are usually made within four to six weeks.

Propose an event.