Meetings and Courses Call for Proposals

ICGEB provides support for the organisation of scientific events in the Life Sciences in ICGEB Member States. Funding is available for Meetings, to be held in the three ICGEB Components (Trieste, Italy; New Delhi, India; Cape Town, South Africa); Theoretical and Practical events to be co-sponsored by local organising institutions; “Seeds for Science” supports small meetings aimed at building networks for future research collaborations. Sponsorship is also provided to scientific events relevant to the ICGEB mandate in the ICGEB Member States.

Scientific institutions located in ICGEB Member States are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 12th October 2026 for events to be held in the 2nd half of 2027.

ICGEB Meetings and Courses 2027. Call for Proposals.

Eligibility Criteria

  • This Call is open only to ICGEB Member States
  • Scientific Organisers must register on the ICGEB Service Gateway to obtain access to the online submission platform. His/her registration data (name, surname and E-mail address) will be automatically included in the proposal under the “Scientific Organiser” section, and will not be editable. For any problems with access, please contact our IT support service at [email protected]
  • The Scientific Organiser must be an employee of the Organising Institute in charge of the meeting organisation and ICGEB grant management
  • By applying to the ICGEB call for meeting proposals, the Organising Institution and the Scientific Organiser accept the ICGEB Terms of Reference
  • All ICGEB sponsored activities require an official endorsement by the ICGEB Liaison Officer of the Member States where the specific event takes place. Proposals received are submitted by the ICGEB to the relevant Liaison Officer directly, and are not considered for funding unless endorsed.

Programme Activities

  • ICGEB provides support for the organisation of scientific events in the Life Sciences in ICGEB Member States
  • Funding is available for meetings, theoretical and practical events, and high profile conferences aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge and enhancing interaction between scientists, the public and policy makers
  • Particular attention will be given to scientific events addressing issues of interest for specific geographic regions and involving collaboration across more than one country.

ICGEB Contribution

ICGEB encourages applications within one of the following categories:

  • ICGEB Meeting: organised at the ICGEB Components (Trieste, Italy; New Delhi, India; Cape Town, South Africa), ICGEB scientists as co-organisers, 250-300 participants, invited speakers and selected oral presentations, poster sessions, registration fee. Local organisation + maximum contribution requested Euro 50,000 although should aim at self-sustainability.
  • ICGEB theoretical and/or practical event: to be co-sponsored by the local organising Institute, both in terms of facilities, equipment and staff. Events including consumables can apply to a maximum contribution of Euro 25,000. For events not including consumables the maximum contribution will be Euro 15,000. Oral and poster sessions will be highly valued during the selection process.
  • Seeds for Science: supports small meetings aimed at building networks for future research collaborations. Maximum contribution requested Euro 5,000.
  • Sponsorship of other meetings: a limited financial contribution towards a scientific meeting organised in an ICGEB Member States on a topic of relevance to the ICGEB mandate. Maximum contribution requested Euro 5,000. Under exceptional circumstances, ICGEB can also consider sponsorship of scientific excellence meetings which are held in non-ICGEB Member States, to provide financial support to students/young scientists from ICGEB Member States in cases where their attendance may be particularlly advantageous for their scientifc development and where the corresponding visibility for ICGEB is high.

Submission of Proposals

  • Proposals must be submitted on-line, including the required attachment (Scientific Organiser’s CV in English).
  • Proposals received are submitted by the ICGEB to the relevant Liaison Officer directly, and are not considered for funding unless endorsed.
  • All proposals are reviewed on merit and adherence to ICGEB policies.

Closing Dates:
12 October 2026: Deadline for submission of on-line applications to the ICGEB Meetings and Courses Unit for events to be held in the 2nd half of 2027.
26 October 2026: Deadline for receipt of proposal endorsements from the ICGEB Liaison Officers

Guidelines

Apply here

For further information
ICGEB Meetings and Courses Unit
Tel: +39-040-3757332/7333
Email: [email protected]