Hochschuljubiläumsfonds der Stadt Wien 2026 - Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 08:48In Einzelfällen können auch wissenschaftlichen Vereinigungen oder entsprechend qualifizierten Einzelpersonen, die in Wien ansässig sind, Förderungsbeiträge zuerkannt werden. Entscheidend ist, dass eindeutig Projektcharakter vorliegt.
Der Fonds lädt vor allem junge Wissenschaftler*innen zur Bewerbung ein, bei gleichwertigen Projekten werden Anträge von jungen Wissenschaftler*innen bevorzugt behandelt. Bachelorarbeiten, Diplomarbeiten oder Lehrbücher werden nicht gefördert. Auslandsaufenthalte werden nur unterstützt, wenn sie für das eingereichte Forschungsprojekt zwingend erforderlich sind. Das Projekt muss sich nicht mit Wien beschäftigen, das wird in vielen Fällen auch nicht möglich sein, doch haben Projekte mit Wienbezug Vorrang.
Für das Jahr 2026 werden Projekte nur aus den Bereichen Ingenieurs- und Naturwissenschaften (nicht aber Projekte der Medizinischen Universität und der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität) zur Förderung angenommen.
Die Höhe der beantragten Fördersumme pro Antrag ist mit etwa 20.000 Euro begrenzt; die durchschnittlich ausbezahlte Förderung beträgt etwa 8.000 Euro.
Einreichung der Bewerbungen ausschließlich über das Formular online.
Einreichfrist: 310326
December 2025 news: Read the FEBS 2025 annual issue and Executive Committee updates
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 12:12
Just released – the FEBS News 2025 Annual Issue
FEBS News 2025 is here, bringing together the key achievements, milestones, and stories that shaped this year across the FEBS community.
In this special issue, explore major scientific events, strategic collaborations, fellowships, education initiatives, society activities, and the vibrant contributions of early-career researchers. From global partnerships to new programmes, from the FEBS Congress in Istanbul to the Advanced Courses, from FEBS Press highlights to the work of our Committees, this issue captures the energy and progress that defined 2025.
Discover what we achieved together – and what lies ahead for 2026.
We share below a message from the FEBS Secretary General, Prof. Miguel A. De la Rosa, expressing his appreciation to the Executive Committee members completing their terms this year.
As this year comes to an end, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the FEBS Executive Committee members who are completing their terms: Caroline Dean, Irene Díaz Moreno, Jerka Dumić, Manolis Fragkoulis, Alain Krol and Piotr Laidler.
Each of you has played an important role in strengthening FEBS. Your leadership has supported key areas of our mission, from promoting young scientists and advancing scientific excellence to fostering collaboration across societies, championing research integrity, advising on Congress matters and bringing visibility to important community issues.
I would also like to acknowledge Irene and Jerka, who will continue contributing to the Executive Committee in newly elected roles. Their ongoing engagement is invaluable as FEBS moves into its next phase.
Thanks to the dedication of all of you, many initiatives have progressed and the Federation is better positioned for the coming years. On behalf of FEBS, thank you for your commitment, your generosity of time and the perspective you have brought to our work.
We are profoundly grateful for your service and hope you will remain close to FEBS in the future.
With best regards,
Miguel
In addition, the departing members offer a brief reflection on their time serving the Federation and their contributions to its mission.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the individuals serving on the FEBS Executive Committee. They make you feel part of the FEBS family who all work hard for the benefit of young biochemists/researchers. It was a privilege reading all the nominations for the FEBS/EMBO Woman in Science prize and introducing the winners at the Congress each summer. I look forward to seeing who wins this wonderful award in future years and wish the FEBS team the greatest success in the future."
"It was truly a great honour and pleasure for me to serve FEBS for so many years, first as Vice President and President of the Council and then as Chairman of the S&S Committee.This is not only because I am the first Greek scientist who had the good fortune to represent FEBS in such positions but also because I had the opportunity to collaborate with distinguished personalities both within the framework of the EC as well as within the framework of the S&S Committee. I am very pleased to see that FEBS’ contribution to shaping European science policy has been significant, judging by the acceptance of important positions of FEBS science policy in the European Framework Programme 9 (FP9).
My wish is to see FEBS continue its upward trend, contributing substantially to the progress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Europe and the world and helping society to understand in the right way the impressive changes that have taken place in this scientific area in recent years."
"As Chair of the Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee, I greatly enjoyed reading the applications submitted by talented and promising young scientists before sending them to the Committee members for review. It was an exciting task that allowed me to learn about recent developments in areas beyond my own field. It was also rewarding to see how dedicated the Excellence Awardees are when volunteering to participate in Excellence Awards Meetings and FEBS Congresses.
As a member of the Executive Committee, I very much appreciated the friendly, informal and creative atmosphere that characterised our meetings. Getting to know and work with scientists from across Europe and beyond, who became good friends, has been both exhilarating and a great privilege.
FEBS must continue to pursue their goals of advancing research and education in the molecular life sciences. With the strong commitment of all those who volunteer their time and the new initiatives developed in close collaboration with partner organisations worldwide, I am confident that FEBS will continue to thrive and further enhance their global visibility."
"What I have enjoyed most and found rewarding at the same time regarding my duty as the congress counsellor was working to put together various pieces of the puzzle named FEBS congress such as: choosing the right location – country, city, congress center, combined with a local site visit that always teaches and tests our own, often imperfect, views, opinions and preconceptions, and the scientific program – for me, always the most fascinating piece of work. Also, choosing places for participants’ accommodation and overseeing all the other pieces of this complex puzzle that is the annual FEBS congress. If it goes as imagined and successfully ends, it brings a great feeling and satisfaction.
I've been fortunate to witness the great and important changes that FEBS, a large and wonderful organization devoted to development of science and education, has undergone in recent years. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary General, Professor Miguel de la Rosa, for inviting me to collaborate and giving me the opportunity to participate in these not always easy tasks. I sincerely hope that all the actions taken and still being undertaken will help, in line with the desires of all of us at EC and beyond, to make FEBS the strongest international organization supporting the development of the broadly defined life sciences! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the success of all our efforts to fulfill our dreams."
Our best wishes for the holiday season
As we reach the end of the year, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all members of the FEBS community. Thank you for your continued engagement, collaboration and support throughout 2025.
We hope you enjoy a restful and uplifting holiday period and start the new year with renewed energy and inspiration.
We look forward to continuing our work together in 20226
November 2025 news: Read the latest updates on FEBS events and other activities
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 12:08
   The FEBS Congress 2026: abstract submission and registration are open! Call for abstracts Alongside invited speaker talks at a FEBS Congress, the posters, speed talks and short talks from delegates play an important role in the overall knowledge exchange and networking at the event. We are therefore now pleased to invite you to play an active part in the 50th edition of the FEBS Congress by presenting your recent work on this international stage! Find all the details about abstract submission, including abstract topics, assessment, and presentation options, on the Congress website’s Call for abstracts page. The main abstract deadline is 13 February 2026. Meet the plenary lecturers There are many elements to a FEBS Congress, but the plenary lectures, when participants come together to hear overviews and advances first-hand from distinguished research leaders, provide particularly enriching experiences. The plenary speaker line-up for the 50th FEBS Congress promises stimulating stories from across the molecular and cellular life sciences, including from two Nobel laureates. Discover the plenary speakers’ talk titles and short biographies on the Congress website’s Plenary speakers page. Several of these speakers will also be receiving awards or medals at the event for outstanding contributions.  FEBS Young Scientists' Forum (YSF) 
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Wageningen, the Netherlands | 2–4 July 2026 Are you a PhD student or postdoc? Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for the FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF) 2026, taking place in Wageningen, the Netherlands, just before the FEBS Congress 2026. Organized by young scientists for young scientists, the YSF offers a unique environment to learn from experts, share your research, and connect with peers from across Europe and beyond. The programme combines scientific sessions, oral and poster presentations, and career development activities in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. Selected participants receive accommodation and registration fees for both events and most travel expenses to attend the YSF and the subsequent FEBS Congress.   FEBS Press Launches New Calls for Papers Hub FEBS Press has launched a dedicated Calls for Papers hub, bringing together all ongoing and upcoming opportunities from our four journals – The FEBS Journal, FEBS Letters, Molecular Oncology, and FEBS Open Bio. These journals regularly feature exciting Calls for Papers for upcoming Special Issues, Collections and Special Sections across a wide range of topics in the molecular life sciences. Currently, open calls include:
We encourage you to bookmark the Calls for Papers page and check back regularly to stay up to date with new opportunities to publish your research.   FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE 2026: Save the date The 5th FEBS–IUBMB–ENABLE Conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme “The Code of Life: Beyond the Genome to Multilayer Biology.”
Marking 25 years since the sequencing of the Human Genome, the conference will explore how biological datasets can be integrated through innovative technologies and computational approaches to reveal new layers of complexity in living systems.  ENABLE 2027 – Call for host institutions Deadline: 30 November 2025 FEBS and the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) invite applications to host the 6th FEBS–IUBMB–ENABLE International Molecular Biosciences PhD and Postdoc Conference, to be held in November 2027. The FEBS–IUBMB–ENABLE Conference is a 3-day international and interdisciplinary event for PhD students and postdocs, hosted at a different European research institution each year. Organised by young researchers, the event combines cutting-edge science, career development and public engagement. The 2027 host institution (university or research centre) must be based in a country with a FEBS Constituent Society. FEBS and IUBMB will provide up to EUR 86,100 in funding and organisational support.  FEBS Excellence Awards The prestigious FEBS Excellence Awards scheme supports early-career group leaders in the FEBS area who have a scientific research track record of proven excellence. FEBS Excellence Awards provide funding of €100,000 for research equipment and consumables over a 3-year period. FEBS is pleased to announce here the researchers selected by the FEBS Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee to receive a FEBS Excellence Award following the 2025 call. We congratulate the awardees on their selection and wish them success in their next research steps.  Three other recipients have also received FEBS Excellence Awards 2025:
FEBS Booster Fund FEBS is pleased to announce here the researchers selected by the FEBS Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee to receive a FEBS Booster Fund grant following the call for this scheme in 2025. We congratulate the recipients on their selection and wish them success in their next research steps.   FEBS Education and Training
FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026 FEBS ETC 2026 returns on 25–29 March 2026 in Kuşadası, Türkiye—a focused meeting for educators, trainers, and leaders in the molecular life sciences. Expect impactful plenaries, FEBS Academy–certified workshops, hands-on sessions, and our new “Debate of the Day.” Bursaries supporting registration and accommodation are available. Early bird registration & Abstract submission & Grant application deadline: 15 January 2026  Call open: FEBS Supported Society Education Events (Jan–Jun 2026) Applications are invited from FEBS Constituent Societies for funding to advance excellence and innovation in molecular life sciences education. Priority themes this round include AI & Machine Learning (tools, ethics, education) and Skills for Industry 4.0 (biotech-ready graduates), though all education topics are welcome. Funding: up to €2,000 (in-person) or €750 (online). Deadline: 15 December 2025. |
EFB Newsletter - December 2025
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EFB Newsletter - December 2025
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Celebrating 2025 in microbiology
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Your FEBS Network highlights - Jan 2026
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Förderpreise für junge Grundlagen-Forscherinnen in Österreich
Monday, 12 January 2026 09:26Im Rahmen des Förderprogramms L’ORÉAL Österreich werden Förderpreise an junge Wissenschaftlerinnen in der Medizin, den Naturwissenschaften oder der Mathematik vergeben, die am Beginn ihrer wissenschaftlichen Karriere stehen oder um den (Wieder-)Einstieg in eine wissenschaftliche Laufbahn zu unterstützen.
Die Bewerbung für ein L’ORÉAL Österreich-Stipendium steht hoch qualifizierten Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen offen, die
- ihr Doktorats-/PhD-Studium vor nicht mehr als vier Jahren abgeschlossen haben (Stichtag ist der Einreichtermin),
- österreichische Staatsbürgerinnen sind oder seit mindestens drei Jahren ihren Lebensmittelpunkt in Österreich haben,
- Publikationen (peer-review) und
- ein konkretes Projekt in Österreich im Bereich der Grundlagenforschung vorlegen.
FEMS Monthly News (November): From Global Milestones to Inspiring Journies
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EFB Newsletter - November 2025
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