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FEBS Advanced Courses - Practical Courses

Federation of European Biochemical Societies

This page presents information for current FEBS Advanced Courses organizers and for scientists interested in applying for funding to organize an event as part of the FEBS Advanced Courses programme.

The latest guidelines, application and reporting forms (see the ‘Downloads for Course Organizers’ section below), and the FEBS Advanced Courses applications and reporting system can be accessed from this page. Please contact advanced.courses@febs.org for any queries.

Applying for funding for a FEBS Advanced Course

With the key goal of fostering training and mobility of young scientists within Europe, the FEBS Advanced Courses Committee invites individuals or groups with a proven scientific track record on the event topic to apply for funds to organize lecture courses, workshops, practical courses with strong hands-on elements, or larger Special Meetings, as part of the FEBS Advanced Courses programme.

Important points for prospective organizers are summarized below but please refer to the latest FEBS Advanced Courses Guidelines (updated for the 2027 call) for full details.

Deadlines for applications

There are two rounds of applications each year, both for courses delivered the year after. Round 1 of the 2027 call has a 1 March 2026 deadline. Round 2 of the 2027 call has a 1 September 2026 deadline. Please note however that applications for Joint FEBS/EMBO Lecture Courses and the (new course type) Joint FEBS/IUBMB Advanced Courses, can only be submitted at the 1 March deadline each year.

Funding

The maximum course grants available for the different types of FEBS Advanced Courses are currently as follows: FEBS Practical Courses, €20,000; FEBS Combined Practical and Lecture Courses, €20,000; FEBS Workshops, €20,000; FEBS Advanced Lecture Courses, €25,000; Joint FEBS/EMBO Lecture Courses, €30,000; Joint FEBS/IUBMB Advanced Courses, up to €40,000; FEBS Special Meeting, €40,000.

As part of their application, organizers of FEBS Advanced Courses can also request funds to support the attendance of a number of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows at the courses.

Course timing

FEBS Advanced Courses should normally not be scheduled to take place around the annual FEBS Congress, as specified in the guidelines for each type of course. In 2027, the FEBS Congress will take place 3–7 July 2027 (Riga, Latvia).

Applications procedure

To be eligible for evaluation by the FEBS Advanced Courses Committee, proposals must fully comply with the FEBS Advanced Courses Guidelines (updated for the 2027 call). All applications must be submitted through the FEBS Advanced Courses applications and reporting system, using standard forms available from the ‘Downloads for Course Organizers’ list below (please ensure you use the correct and up to date forms).

AI Based Application Success Predictor

From a reviewer’s perspective, strong FEBS applications consistently show:

✔ 1. Clear Training & Mobility Rationale

FEBS prioritises learning new techniques or concepts in a different country. Applications should clearly explain what skills will be gained and why they are unavailable at the home institution.

✔ 2. Strong Applicant Track Record

Evidence of productivity (publications, preprints), independence trajectory, and alignment with the proposed work strengthens competitiveness—especially for Long-Term Fellowships.

✔ 3. Excellent Host Environment

A well-matched host lab with demonstrated expertise in the proposed methods and a strong mentoring plan is critical.

✔ 4. Feasible, Focused Research Plan

Given defined durations, proposals should be tightly scoped, with realistic milestones and deliverables.

✔ 5. Broader Impact & Dissemination

Reviewers value plans that lead to publications, collaborations, and follow-on funding (e.g., ERC, EMBO, national grants).

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Emphasise skills transfer, not just the research question
✔ Clearly justify international mobility
✔ Include a concise career development narrative
✔ Secure a strong host letter detailing training and supervision
✔ Align language with molecular life sciences breadth

📌 Summary: FEBS Funding at a Glance

Scheme	Target	Focus	Typical Support
FEBS Long-Term Fellowship	Postdocs	Advanced training & mobility	~2 years stipend + allowances
FEBS Short-Term Fellowship	PhD students & postdocs	Technique learning/collaboration	Travel + subsistence
Course Bursaries	Students & ECRs	Specialist training	Registration + support
Congress Bursaries	Students & ECRs	Conference presentation	Registration + travel
Awards	Established scientists	Scientific excellence	Honorific

🔍 When FEBS Is a Good Fit

✔ You are a PhD student or postdoc seeking international training
✔ Your work sits within biochemistry/molecular life sciences
✔ You need mobility-focused support rather than a large project grant

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Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Federation of European Biochemical Societies

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2D & 2E, St Andrew’s House, 59 St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BZ

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