In-person registration includes:
- Admission to the course
- Accommodation
- Meals, coffee breaks
- Public transport within České Budějovice for the duration of the course
Virtual registration includes:
- Up to 10 virtual participants can attend the course.
The virtual registration fee covers admission only
Payment
Payment details will be sent to the selected participants together with the acceptance letter.
Cancellation policy
Registration fees are generally non-refundable. However, cancellations will be reviewed individually, and if the vacated spot would be successfully reallocated to a participant from the waiting list, a full refund will be issued.
Selection criteria
Experience in Imaging and Data Processing:
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in data processing and/or imaging, particularly in Volume Electron Microscopy (vEM). However, researchers from related fields looking to expand their expertise in vEM applications will also be considered.
Scientific Impact and Career Development:
- Applicants will be evaluated on how the workshop aligns with their research needs and future career goals. Emphasis will be placed on selecting individuals who will actively apply and disseminate the acquired knowledge within their institutions and scientific communities.
Applicants need to provide:
- CV
- Letter of Motivation (1500 characters)
- Letter of Reference from the supervisor/head of the laboratory (500 characters)
Once selected, the applicant will be required to provide an abstract for a poster and flash talk.
Abstract guidelines
All abstracts should be submitted in English, with a maximal length of 400 words (excluding authors, affiliations and references).
Poster specifications
The maximum size of the poster shall be A1, in landscape format. The poster can have a smaller font, as the main idea behind it is to use it as a base for discussions during coffee breaks.
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.
