Applications are now open for the 26th ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF 2027), taking place from 1–3 July 2027 in Pärnu, Estonia, ahead of the 51st ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Congress in Riga, Latvia (3–7 July 2027).
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Young Scientists’ Forum brings together PhD students and early-career researchers from across the molecular life sciences to share their research, exchange ideas and build international connections.
The three-day event will feature scientific lectures, oral and poster presentations, career development sessions and opportunities to interact with established scientists and fellow early-career researchers. Participants will then travel to Riga to attend the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Congress.
Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers within five years of completing their PhD, who are generally aged 35 or under, subject to certain exceptions.
Applicants from ¹û¶³´«Ã½ countries must be members of a ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Constituent Society and meet the full eligibility criteria.
Selected participants from ¹û¶³´«Ã½ countries will receive a YSF grant, covering:
- Registration fees for both the YSF and the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Congress.
- Shared accommodation during both events.
- Up to 80% of travel costs, to a maximum of €350.
In addition, IUBMB will support two young researchers from countries outside the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ area, with financial assistance towards registration, accommodation and travel.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Congress 2027 online system, including a research abstract and the required supporting documents.
Application deadline: 9 December 2026, 23:59 CET.
Successful applicants will be notified in February 2027.
Interested researchers are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria and application instructions before submitting their applications.
