SEB March 2026 Newsletter
MARCH 2026
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SEB Conference Florence 2026: Registration is now open; Last chance to apply for this round of The Company of Biologists Travel Grant (31 March) â ï¸;
Registration for the IJPB Symposium 2026 is now open; 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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JOURNAL NEWS
- Conservation Physiology: Editorial - Guiding plant conservation using physiological tools: how mechanistic research can bridge disciplinary divides
- Journal of Experimental Botany: Editor Choice: Volume 77, Issue 6
- Plant Biotechnology Journal: The Xyloglucan Galactosyltransferase EMT3 Regulates Diurnal Flowering Time by Modulating Lodicule Cell Wall Properties in Rice
- Plant Direct: Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Organ-Specific and Extraction-Dependent Metabolite Profiles in Endemic Tajik Species Ferula violacea Korovin
- The Plant Journal: March 2026 TPJ Editor choice: Peptide protection: A small secreted peptide confers drought tolerance in cotton by Brian Mooney
GRANTS AND FUNDING
- â ï¸ Company of Biologists Grant (31 March) â ï¸
- Sponsorship for a Small Conference
- SEB Diversity Grant
- SEB Outreach Grant
- Hardship fund
- Funding for Satellite Meetings
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
(7 - 9 July 2026 - Florence, Italy)
Take a look at the sessions taking place at our annual Conference here:
- Animal Biology Sessions
- Plant Biology Sessions
- Cell Biology Sessions
- Science Across Boundaries
- Careers Workshops
- Outreach, Education and Diversity
All the sessions are available by clicking the button below:
MEET OUR PRESIDENT MEDALLISTS
The SEB President's Medals are awarded annually to young scientists of outstanding merit. The awards are presented at the Annual Conference of the Society.
David Labonte
Imperial College London
Animal section
Poonam Mehra
University of Nottingham
Cell section
Lorna McAusland
Nottingham University
Plant section
Dave Lawson
University of Bristol
Outreach, Education and Diversity section
PLENARY LECTURERS
Each year at the Annual Conference of the SEB, the work of George Parker Bidder III and Harold Woolhouse is honoured with plenary lectures alongside the Cell Biology and the OED plenary lecture.
Ari Sadanandom
University of Durham
Cell Winner
Julian Hibberd
University of Cambridge
Woolhouse Winner
Kiisa Nishikawa
Northern Arizona University
Bidder Winner
Claire Garden
Edinburgh Napier University
Outreach, Education and Diversity winner
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Take a look at the event picture gallery which is available now on our Facebook page |
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Standing up for Science workshop – Norwich Research Park (14 May 2026) 2026 Lorna Casselton Memorial Lecture (14 May 2026) 16th International Congress on the Biology of Fish 2026 (12 - 16 July 2025)
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⚠️ The Company of Biologists Travel Grant ⚠️
Application deadline: 31 March
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
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.
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