Final Call: Only a few weeks left to apply for the SEB Awards at Florence 2026
We would like to remind you that only a few weeks remain to apply for two major awards, which will be presented at the SEB Annual Conference 2026 in Florence, Italy (7–9 July 2026), for students and early-career researchers.
If you are planning to attend and present your research, do not wait the deadline to submit nominations and abstracts for both the Young Scientist Award Session (YSAS) and the Irene Manton Poster Prize is 6 March 2026.
Young Scientists Award Session (YSAS)
The YSAS is designed to highlight the work of rising stars in the fields of animal, plant and cell biology. Participants (postgraduates and post-doctoral researchers within five years of completing their PhD) can compete for top prizes and visibility among an international scientific audience.
How it Works:
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Submit your abstract through the SEB conference system by 6 March 2026.
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Indicate on submission that you want to be considered for the YSAS.
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Finalists will be invited to present their research at the Florence meeting.
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Winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on 9 July 2026.
Prizes include:
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£400 for 1st place (each section)
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Two runner-up prizes of £100 each (per section)
Irene Manton Poster Prize
The Irene Manton Award celebrates outstanding scientific posters presented at the conference. It’s open to both students and early-career researchers in all SEB sections: Animal, Cell, Plant, and Outreach, Education & Diversity (OED).
What to do:
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Submit your abstract and select the option to be considered for the Irene Manton Prize by 6 March 2026.
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A PDF version of your final poster must then be uploaded by 21 May 2026 for judging at the event.
Winners will be announced at the SEB Awards Dinner on 9 July 2026.
We are looking forward to hear from you,
The SEB Team