SEB July 2026 Newsletter
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Relive the Highlights of the SEB Annual Conference 2026 in Florence; Session proposals now open for the SEB Annual Conference 2027; Awards nominations are open for SEB Annual Conference 2027; The SEB Podcast Has Launched: Dive in the first episode; Still time to download your copy of the SEB Spring 2026 Magazine; Apply for the 2027 Journal of Experimental Botany editorial internship; Call for Papers: Contribute to the Plant Biotechnology journal upcoming Special Issue OED Gen-AI Symposium videos now available On Demand; New Community Conversations videos now available On-Demand; Share your experience of large teaching labs;
Save the date: Green Planet Day 2026. Our Commitment to a safe, inclusive environment; Contribute to the Ask a Scientist project; Download the ‘Scientists with Impact’ article collection;
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JOBS BOARD
JOURNAL NEWS
- Conservation Physiology: Text recycling: defining the boundaries of acceptable reuse of one’s own work
- Journal of Experimental Botany: Editor’s choice paper for JXB Volume 77, Issue 14, 29 July 2026, Pages 4710–4724,
An Arabidopsis receptor-like kinase mediates competitive plant–plant interactions
- Plant Biotechnology Journal: Engineering of Amygdalin Biosynthesis in Rice Endosperm for Pharmaceutical Production and Sitophilus oryzae Resistance
- Plant Direct: Nitrogen Status Rewires Transcriptional Regulation of Dhurrin, a Dual-Purpose Defense Metabolite in Sorghum bicolor
- The Plant Journal: July 2026 TPJ Editor choice: A clean slate for Rubisco engineering by Charlay X. Wood
GRANTS AND FUNDING
- Company of Biologists Grant
- Sponsorship for a Small Conference
- SEB Diversity Grant
- SEB Outreach Grant
- Hardship fund
- Funding for Satellite Meetings
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE ASK A SCIENTIST PROJECT
This project was developed and delivered in two public engagement events we hosted this year, where the attendees could ask questions for scientists. We posted the questions on our website and need scientists to answer them!
The attendees have the webpage address, so they can go there and check the answers to their questions. Please look at these thought-provoking questions and reply to the ones you feel comfortable with through the form.For more information and to access the form, visit:
Dive into the past of the SEB by discovering the SEB History Articles Series
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Theme:
Experimental Biology Informing PolicyDates:
06/07/2027 - 08/07/2027
Help shape the scientific programme for the SEB Annual Conference 2027 in Glasgow by submitting your session proposal
The SEB invites nominations for the President's Medal and Plenary Lecture Awards for 2027
OTHER MEETINGS
Take a look at the event picture gallery which is available now on our Facebook page
Nitrogen 2026 (Sixth International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants) (23 – 27 August 2026)
Standing up for Science Workshop – UK (focus) Online (11 September 2026)Green Planet Day 2026 (14 September 2026)
Animal Physiology Conference: Insights from the South (APCIS 2026) (19-10 September 2026)
The Company of Biologists Travel Grant
🗓️ Application deadline: 31 August
The Company of Biologists Travel Grant 2026 is available for student and early career scientist SEB members.
It supports their participation at conferences, workshops, and even training courses. The COB Travel Grant was recently reviewed, giving more support to applicants depending on their travel distance.From 1 July, the grant limits are as follows:
- £300 travel within own country
- £600 travel within own continent
- £800 travel beyond own continent
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You can find out more about eligibility and apply via
Sponsorship for a Small Conference
🗓️ Application deadline: 1 November 2026
SEB members can apply for up to £1000 to help with the cost of organising a scientific meeting independently or in collaboration with another organisation.
Diversity Grant
🗓️ Application deadline: 31 December 2026
SEB members can apply for funding of up to £1000 for projects associated with improving diversity and increasing inclusivity in academia and bioscience research.
Outreach Grant
🗓️ Application deadline: 1 June 2026
A maximum of £1000 is available to SEB members and £200 non-members to cover the costs associated with holding or participating in an outreach event that promotes experimental biology to a wide range of audiences.
💡 BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH 💡 Publishing Discount in Conservation Physiology
Good news for SEB members! You can now enjoy a 20% discount on publishing in Conservation Physiology, SEB’s open-access journal. This increase from the previous 10% discount makes it even easier to share your research in a high-quality, widely read journal.
The discount applies to article processing charges (APCs) for SEB members and is only available to authors paying APC directly.
Take advantage of this benefit to showcase your work and support open-access publishing while enjoying significant savings.
Contact the Membership team at [email protected] for your unique discount code.
Over the past few months we held a number of training webinars. If you did not get a chance to attend these you can access on demand recordings and resources on the SEB members' area. Simply log into your SEB account, go to the resources area and select the "Careers" tab to view these.
The following content is available for you to access:EVENTS VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
Recordings of our events are available in our Ressources section.
JXB Webinar series videos
Plant Journal Webinar series videosPlant Biotechnology Journal Webinar series videos
Conservation Physiology Webinar series videos
Careers and Coffee videos
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE!
Videos and PDFs are available
The SEB is excited to release our new on-demand professional development resources to support our members at every stage of their career. This includes a video and PDF covering time management skills, and a five part mini-series exploring evaluation of impact for projects such as public engagement events and activities
DEVELOPING EXCELLENT RESEARCH PROPOSALS
Presentation Slides are available
In this this workshop, we examined the key elements involved in turning your initial research idea into a proposal that will get the attention and support of the reviewers, demonstrate the importance of the research and assure funders that your project will make a valuable contribution to your field
QUICK START GUIDE TO CONNECTING WITH INDUSTRY
Webinar recording now available
This webinar takes a brief look at how researchers can identify their individual skills and expertise to support engagement as well as to how to clearly articulate their research in a way that generates interest from potential industry collaborators.
GETTING STARTED WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIONS
Presentation Slides and Chatbox transcript now availableA multidisciplinary approach requires a combination of skills including a willingness to listen and learn about other disciplines, to see patterns and make connections, to have a wide ranging network, to ask insightful questions, facilitate others to take part, problem solve in a solution focused way and to be open and creative.
In this interactive 90 minute online workshop looked at how to be open to opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and the key skills required to identify and approach potential collaborators.
DEALING WITH THE MEDIA -FREE MEDIA TRAINING AND ADVICE FOR SEB MEMBERS
Have you been approached by the media for an interview or to comment on your research and not sure what to expect or how to approach it?
Getting your research covered in the media is a very exciting moment but can also feel scary if you do not have experience and are not sure what to expect. SEB members can benefit from free advice and training on their first media appearance through our partnership with Sense about Science. If you would like to learn more get in touch with [email protected].
In the meantime, check out these “Standing up for Science” Guides on interacting with the media:
JOBS BOARD
Below are the latest vacancies available:Assistant Teaching Professor (2 positions) at The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Towson, USAThe Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for TWO full- time, 9-month, renewable (1-3 year contracts), non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (aka Lecturer) positions in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Deadline for applications: 1 August 2026
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Resilience and Adaptation of Northern Organisms and Ecosystems
Rimouski, CanadaThe Biology Section of the Département de biologie, chimie et géographie de l’Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) invites applications from researchers with a view to submitting an outstanding nomination to the Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs Program.
Deadline for applications: 18 September 2026
Click here to visit the SEB jobs board page
THE LATEST FROM THE SEB JOURNALS
Conservation Physiology
Text recycling: defining the boundaries of acceptable reuse of one’s own work
Journal of Experimental BotanyEditor’s choice paper for JXB Volume 77, Issue 14, 29 July 2026, Pages 4710–4724,
An Arabidopsis receptor-like kinase mediates competitive plant–plant interactions
Plant Biotechnology Journal
Engineering of Amygdalin Biosynthesis in Rice Endosperm for Pharmaceutical Production and Sitophilus oryzae Resistance
Plant Direct
Nitrogen Status Rewires Transcriptional Regulation of Dhurrin, a Dual-Purpose Defense Metabolite in Sorghum bicolor
The Plant Journal
July 2026 TPJ Editor choice: A clean slate for Rubisco engineering by Charlay X. Wood
