The call for applications for its next IUBS triennial scientific programmes is open. Proposals that tackle international and interdisciplinary challenges in biology are encouraged. Successful programmes should involve collaboration among researchers from multiple countries and aim to deliver high scientific impact through coordinated activities.

Support may be provided throughout the triennium, depending on the approval of each year’s programme plan. Programmes are also encouraged to seek additional external funding to strengthen their activities. Proposals will be assessed based on scientific relevance, innovation, feasibility, interdisciplinarity, anticipated impact, and commitment to diversity, including gender balance, and early-career researcher participation.

The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2026. Please send your application to nfomproix@iubs.org. Proposals will be circulated to IUBS Members prior to the General Assembly to facilitate feedback and discussion. During the upcoming GA in Bangalore, Members will decide which scientific programmes will be implemented for the next triennium. For detailed information of the application, please see here.