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July 27, 2026 | |

Opportunity: Nominations Open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development

Opportunity: Nominations Open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development Nominations are now open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development, a prestigious international award administered by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). The prize recognises individuals and institutions whose research, scientific projects, or innovative initiatives have made a significant and lasting contribution to sustainable development across Africa. Awarded annually, the US$1 million prize rotates between three fields: Health, Food Security, and Education. The 2026…

July 27, 2026 | |

Opportunity: Build Your Science Policy Skills with the ISC–INGSA Training Programme

Opportunity: Build Your Science Policy Skills with the ISC–INGSA Training Programme The International Science Council (ISC), in partnership with the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA), has launched a new training programme designed to help researchers and scientific organisations strengthen their engagement at the science–policy interface. As scientific evidence plays an increasingly important role in addressing global challenges, researchers are often called upon to communicate their findings to policymakers. This programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills…

July 22, 2026 | |

Mentorship Initiative for Displaced Academics (MIDA)

Opportunity: Become a Mentor for Displaced Academics The International Science Council (ISC), in partnership with the Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF), has launched the Mentorship Initiative for Displaced Academics (MIDA) and is inviting experienced academics and researchers to become mentors. MIDA aims to support scholars whose academic careers have been disrupted by conflict, persecution, intimidation, or other forms of instability. By pairing displaced researchers with experienced mentors, the initiative seeks to help participants navigate new academic systems,…

June 24, 2026 | FAIS 2026! | Cape Town, South Africa

FAIS 2026 – Register Now!

FAIS 2026 - Register Now! The Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS) is pleased to announce the successful closure of the abstract submission phase for the FAIS 2026 Congress, taking place from 1–3 December 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. We are delighted by the strong interest shown by the immunology community, with a large number of abstracts received from researchers across Africa and beyond. The Scientific Committee will now begin the review process, and we thank all authors for…

June 24, 2026 | ESID 2026 | Maastricht, Netherlands

ESID 2026

What Will the Global IEI Community Reveal in Maastricht? The 22nd Biennial Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID 2026) will take place on 14–17 October 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Under the theme "Translational Immunology Beyond Boundaries," ESID 2026 is bringing together the latest discoveries, clinical insights, and emerging research shaping the future of inborn errors of immunity. With more than 50 accepted oral presentations, in addition to hundreds of posters, now integrated into the scientific programme, attendees will be able to explore new…

June 23, 2026 | Global Immunotalks | Free virtual Seminars

Global Immunotalks – Free virtual immunology seminars

Global Immunotalks was founded in 2020 to increase opportunities for scientific learning without traveling. It stands to benefit and inspire immunologists across the world in an egalitarian manner. Professor Carla Rothlin and Professor Elina Zuniga were the original founders and remain the Global Immunotalks Directors. How it works: Seminars run live every Wednesday at 4pm GMT (12pm EST/9am PST), broadcast simultaneously on Zoom and streamed live on YouTube. Audiences get two chances to put questions to speakers: live via the…