Registration includes:
- All course material
- Lunches, coffee breaks, and social activities
- Welcome dinner
- Additional meet-the-speaker dinner
- Accommodation
Payment
Payment will be done through an external link that will be sent to the selected participants.
Selection criteria
Participants will be selected based on their:
- Their background in Protein-RNA interactions (CV)
- Research experience in the RNA field (Abstract)
- Motivation and genuine interest in the course and how it relates to their research or career goals (Motivation letter)
We will take into account diversity and inclusivity, gender balance, geographic representation, as well as researchers from underrepresented regions or backgrounds.
Abstract guidelines
Abstracts should be less than 250 words, including a brief summary of the research topic and the main findings.
Poster specifications
Length: 110 cm
Width: 80 cm
Travel grants and registration fee waivers
Travel grants and registration fee waivers are available for participants.
Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizers. EMBO travel grants and registration fee waivers are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.
Applicants do not need to apply separately for these but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered.
Additional travel grants are available for EMBC Associate Member States Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.
Special travel grants and registration fee waivers
A limited number of travel grants and registration fee waivers are availablefor scientists working in Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia and Turkey. Grants are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.
A maximum of 700 Euros per participant are available to cover registration fees, travel, and accommodation (no additional subsistence costs can be covered). To apply, please indicate the itemized amount requested in the travel grants section of the registration form.
Child care grants
EMBO Courses and Workshops offers grants to offset additional childcare costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at any EMBO Courses and Workshop funded meeting. Eligible costs include fees for a caregiver or child-care facility, travel costs for a caregiver, or travel costs for taking the child to the meeting etc. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would like to be considered for the grant. Please also describe how you intend to use the childcare grant and specify the sum that you will need.
Sustainability
Since 2014 IIT implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) with the aim of increasing environmental performance and of promoting responsible behavior.
So, in 2022 IIT decided to start CCT Carbon Footprint calculation. This project was awarded during the first edition of the Genoa Global Award, an event conceived by the Municipality of Genoa to reward the commitment to achieve the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
During the course, we will follow the IIT standards for CO2 footprint. we will apply a combination of measures
including:
- Sustainable accommodations: we chose eco-friendly and sustainable hotels with green certification, that use eco-friendly toiletries, and are equipped with a system to turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and adjust the temperature to save energy.
- Sustainable transportation: If we must rent a shuttle bus, we will choose the most fuel-efficient option available.
- Reduce food waste: The dinners will be held at restaurants that prioritize sustainability and reduce food waste.
- During the course we will avoid single-use plastics and plastic water bottle and cutlery. We will have at least one vegetarian meal.
- Reduce energy consumption: We will turn off lights, machines, electronics, air conditioning when not in use.
Code of conduct
Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy
At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting. EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.
