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News
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Survey: Administration Actions Affecting Recipients of Extramural Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Research!America and collaborating organizations are compiling submissions into a resource for Members of Congress and the advocacy community so they can see the cumulative impact of these changes rather than each one in isolation.October 9, 2026 -
October 2026 issue of GENETICS published
Read the latest science published in GENETICS.October 9, 2026 -
October 2026 issue of G3 published
Read the latest science published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics.October 9, 2026 -
US Energy Department announces the Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship program
The program will fund an inaugural group of pilot projects at domestic doctoral-granting institutions, supporting approximately 100 PhD fellows. Fellows will complete two high-impact, hands-on research experiences—one at a DOE National Laboratory or DOE User Facility and one with an industry partner.October 8, 2026
Events
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Dros27 abstract submission deadline
Submit your abstract for a chance to present an oral or poster presentation at the 68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference.October 29, 2026 -
“Postdoc Opportunities Abroad: Studying, Working, and Growing Outside the U.S.” webinar
Gain insights into navigating international opportunities, finding postdoctoral positions outside the U.S., and planning your own pathway to research abroad.October 29, 2026 -
2026 FlyCROSS mentee application deadline
The FlyCROSS mentoring program connects early career Drosophila researchers with experienced mentors who can share gain valuable career insights and advice.October 21, 2026 -
NASEM Public Summit on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
The Public Summit of the National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education is a free two-day forum for learning about and discussing innovative and promising approaches for addressing and preventing sexual harassment for all people at colleges, universities, and research organizations.October 21, 2026 -
The Hugo Bellen and Catherine Tasnier Drosophila Neurogenetics Lecture nomination deadline
This $5,000 award recognizes a postdoctoral fellow or assistant professor for their outstanding achievements in the field of genetics as applied to neuroscience in Drosophila.October 22, 2026 -
“Resilience in Science” webinar series
Developed and facilitated by Dr. Sharon Milgram, the former director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education, this series focuses on helping faculty, staff, and administrators create environments in which trainees can thrive despite the challenges of research careers.October 27, 2026 -
Larry Sandler Award nomination deadline
Any student completing a PhD in an area of Drosophila research between July 2025 and December 2026 is eligible.November 12, 2026 -
GENETICS Call for Papers: “Using functional genomics to explore biological networks”
This Special Issue will highlight studies that use functional genomics to reveal how networks are organized, how they respond to perturbation, and how network architecture shapes cellular and organismal phenotypes.December 1, 2026 -
68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
The annual fly meeting hosted by GSA will be held from February 17–21, 2027 in Philadelphia, PA.February 17, 2027 -
NSF Mid-career Program application deadline
This program supports mid-career researchers, at the associate professor rank (or equivalent), to substantively enhance and advance their research program through synergistic partnerships.March 1, 2027 -
26th International Worm Meeting
Worm27 will be held in Kobe, Japan from July 18–22, 2026.July 18, 2027