Biomolecular interaction analysis 2018: From molecules to cells

Registration includes:

• Accommodation in double rooms (6 nights)
• Transfer from hotel to the venue and back (every day)
• All meals and coffee breaks
• Social events and transfer to and from social events
• Course material and reagents

Social Programme

The social programme will include a sightseeing tour, a visit to the Port Wine Cellars and a gala dinner on day 3 (Wednesday).

Payment

Payment details will be sent to accepted applicants via e-mail.

Selection criteria

Participants will be selected according to their research interests, level of knowledge and potential use of the techniques in view of their project work as specified in a motivation letter. Additionally, a fair gender balance will be considered and significant regional bias will be avoided.

Please submit the Application Form, attaching:

• your curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)
• a motivation letter giving a concise description of your research, your reasons for wishing to attend and your experience of techniques taught on the course (max. 1 page)
• a PDF copy of a signed Letter of Recommendation on organization letter headed notepaper from an academic referee, preferably PhD supervisor or Head of Laboratory. This letter should indicate how your research, the laboratory in which you work and the area of research that you intend to pursue will benefit from your participation on the course.
• ARBRE-MOBIEU grant application form if desired

Successful applicants (maximum of 25) who attend the course will be requested to submit an abstract and bring a poster describing their project, which will be presented during 2 poster sessions and will remain on display for the duration of the course.

Abstract guidelines

Instructions for abstract format and layout:

1. Abstracts are limited to a maximum of 350 words, excluding title, authors and affiliations.

2. The abstract must be written in Arial, font 11, single space, justified.

3. The title must be in bold.

4. The authors’ names should be presented as John T Smith. The name of the presenting author must be underlined.

5. Author affiliations must be footnoted using numbers.

6. Acknowledgements can be included at the end.

7. The entire abstract must fit one single A4 page.

Poster specifications

The poster should be printed with the following dimensions: 90 (width) x 120 (height) cm (Portrait). During the poster session participants will have the opportunity to introduce their work and to stimulate lively discussions and exchange of ideas between participants and speakers.

Travel grants

A limited number of travel grants are available for participants. Applicants do not need to apply separately for travel grants for this event but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered for a travel grant. Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizer who will notify all eligible participants. More information is available at EMBO Travel Grants' page.

ARBRE-MOBIEU grants

ARBRE-MOBIEU contributes to the organization of this course by awarding up to 5 grants covering the registration fee. If you would like to apply for an ARBRE-MOBIEU grant please complete and submit the form that can be found here.

Additional information

Selected participants will share accommodation with another participant.

Upgrade to single room will be available upon an extra cost of 200 EUR.