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News
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FASEB responds to NIH RFI on Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research
FASEB highlighted the importance of addressing the complexity of disability through examining the intersectionality of disability, race, gender, and socioeconomic status in health research.February 13, 2025 -
FASEB launches advocacy campaign to fight proposed NIH funding cuts
FASEB issued a statement and an e-action alert to more than 20,000 grassroots advocates, urging them to email their Members of Congress to share their concerns about the impact of these unprecedented cuts to research funding.February 13, 2025 -
NIH issues updated Strategic Plan for data science
The plan builds upon the agency’s inaugural plan, shifting from tactics to assist the research community in preparing for the implementation of more rigorous expectations for data management and sharing to leveraging data science to accelerate our understanding of human health.February 13, 2025 -
FASEB comments on NIH plan for use of metadata and persistent identifiers
While generally supportive of the proposed plan, FASEB highlighted several areas that could be enhanced toward its intended goals and improve clarity regarding expectations for investigators.February 13, 2025 -
Contact Congress: Damaging Cuts to NIH Facilities & Administration Costs
FASEB issued an e-action alert that urges citizens to email their Members of Congress to share their concerns about the impact of these unprecedented cuts to research funding.February 10, 2025 -
Visa and travel resources for international #Dros25 and #Worm25 attendees
GSA offers a list of helpful links and a brief overview of passports and travel visas for those coming to conferences from outside the US.January 27, 2025 -
FASEB releases recommendations for responsible AI use in biological and biomedical research
The report, developed by FASEB’s Gen AI Task Force over eight months, provides crucial guidance for all stakeholders in the sciences.January 24, 2025 -
NSF invests $40M to strengthen STEM research capacity and workforce development across five EPSCoR jurisdictions
These grants are part of the NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR), which aims to bolster research competitiveness among 28 targeted states and territories.January 22, 2025 -
GSA Journals Promotional Toolkit for authors
Recently published in the GSA Journals? Visit the new Promotional Toolkit for tips on sharing your work online to maximize visibility and impact.January 21, 2025 -
NPA released its 2025 Postdoctoral Needs Assessment Report
The survey of over 600 postdocs covered 19 issue areas, grouped into four categories: career trajectory, compensation and benefits, an equitable, inclusive and healthy workplace, and role, responsibilities and organizational status.January 17, 2025 -
FASEB comments regarding NSF’s intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for SDR for three years
The comments relate to the proposed renewal of the National Science Foundation’s Survey of Doctorate Recipients.January 17, 2025
Events
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#Worm25 abstract submission deadline
Present your research as an oral or poster presentation at the 25th International Worm Meeting and gain international exposure, valuable feedback, and new collaboration opportunities.March 6, 2025 -
#Dros25 hotel reservation deadline
Book your accommodations at the Town & Country Resort for the 66th Annual Drosophila Research Conference.February 20, 2025 -
2025 OSP Summer Internship Program application deadline
The NIH Office of Science Policy Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students to gain tangible science policy experience in support of the NIH mission.February 28, 2025 -
Call for Papers: Special issue on experimental and computational methods
GENETICS is calling for submission of papers for a Special Issue on Experimental and Computational Methods that will launch in September 2025.March 1, 2025 -
#Worm25 early registration deadline
Register early for the 25th International Worm Meeting to take advantage of the discounted rate.May 2, 2025 -
25th International Worm Meeting
Join us for #Worm25 at the University of California, Davis!June 28, 2025