ISDB-Cells & Development Lectures

The International Society of Developmental Biology, in conjunction with its official journal Cells & Development, is pleased to announce its ISDB-C&D Lecture program. In this initiative, the ISDB and C&D seek to promote interaction and exchange in the global community of developmental biologists by offering awards of up to $2000 (USD) each to support travel by distinguished speakers to international meetings in the field.

Eligibility

Organisers of international meetings involving at least 150 participants from multiple countries and focusing on topics in developmental biology (including stem cell biology, regeneration, evodevo) are eligible to apply for support. Additionally, support will be considered for inaugural meetings marking the establishment of a new national society for developmental biology in a country that does not currently have an active society.

Requirements

The award can only be used to support travel by an eminent developmental biologist, invited by the meeting organizers, to deliver an ISDB-C&D Lecture at a meeting. Registration or other fees for the invited speaker are not eligible for support. For meetings, at least one of the societies involved in the organization of the meeting must be a current, active member of ISDB by the time the award is made. For meetings to launch a new society, the society shall join ISDB as a full member upon becoming established. Acknowledgment of the support must be made explicitly on meeting materials, such as websites, program and abstract books, posters, etc. which must announce it as “The ISDB-C&D Lecture” and include the logos of ISDB and C&D/Elsevier. The ISDB reserves the right to request samples of printed materials.

Application

Meeting organizers should submit the following items

1. Name, position, affiliation and contact information of the organizer(s) and the national society that he/she represents.

2. Title, date and venue of meeting.

3. Mission statement for the meeting.  This statement should include an explanation of how the proposed lecture will facilitate international interactions among developmental biologists.

4. Preliminary program.

5. Estimated number of participants. This estimate should be justified based on metrics such as number of participants at prior similar meetings, number of preliminary registrants, or number of invited speakers. Note that ISDB-C&D Lectures should be targeted at audiences that exceed 150 participants.

6. An estimate of the travel costs for the Lecturer, and a summary of other financial support obtained or applied for.

Application materials should be sent to the ISDB President by email.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, year-round. Applications should be submitted at least two months before the proposed lecture.

ISDB-C&D

The amount of the award shall be up to $2000 (USD) against actual costs, to be paid by bank transfer.

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