Registration includes:
- Accommodation for 11 nights (from 21 June to 2 July)
- Coffee breaks
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Bus tickets for public transport in České Budějovice
- Excursions
- Course material
Registration information
To complete the registration, the applicants need to submit the
(1) abstract (max 400 words),
(2) CV (max 1 page) and
(3) motivation letter (max 1 page).
Payment
Payment details will be sent to the selected participants together with the acceptance letter.
Cancellation Policy
Selected participants are asked to confirm their attendance by email to vancova@paru.cas.cz within 14 days of notification (by 22 March 2026).
Participation to the course will be cancelled if the payment has not been made by the 31st of March 2026.
Cancellation of registration by the participant must be submitted via email by 31 April 2026. 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations made after this date.
Exceptional circumstances: The cancellation policy applies universally but may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for participants requiring specific arrangements (e.g., visa processing) or due to serious unforeseen circumstances.
Selection criteria
Participants will be selected based on their
- Abstract
- CV
- Motivation letter
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate they need electron microscopy for their research projects and can show potential to make an impact in their field using the skills obtained at the practical course. In line with the guidelines for EMBO Practical Courses, the event is primarily aimed at PhD students and early career researchers. However, applications from more senior scientists will also be considered if they can demonstrate a genuine need for the techniques taught. Senior technicians working in EM facilities may be accepted if they show a solid conceptual understanding of the projects they support. In exceptional cases, applicants from industry may also be considered.
Application guidelines
Abstract should not exceed 400 words (excluding authors, affiliations, and references). It should briefly introduce the biological question, summarize the so far results, outline the specific research aims, and indicate how the methods and techniques learned during the course will support the future progress of the project. Applicants should also specify the type of samples they plan to bring with them.
Motivation Letter should outline your relevant interests, skills, experiences and qualifications arguing why you are a suitable
candidate for the course. Explain your motivation for the course, and how you think you will benefit from the course. Indicate whether you will have access to EM equipment after the course. Describe how you plan to disseminate the acquired knowledge within your local scientific community.
PRESENTATIONS
Flash talks will be given on the first day of the course by all participants in the form of concise 7 minute presentations of their
projects, including the significance of planned EM experiments. Posters are optional. Participants may, if they wish, additionally
present their projects in the form of printed posters (maximum size DIN A0, portrait format) to encourage informal discussions. Posters will be displayed throughout the duration of the course.
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.
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.
Accessibility grants
EMBO offers accessibility grants to support participants at EMBO Courses & Workshops with any access needs. These grants cover up to 500 Euros for any additional costs e.g. to adapt the conference environment, or to be accompanied by someone to assist them where necessary.
Participants with access needs may apply for a grant via the registration system of the related EMBO event, or by emailing the organizers of the related EMBO event directly.
Code of conduct
Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy
At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting.
Media and communications policy
Recording or communication of the presented data needs to be agreed upon by all concerned.
EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.
