Dear
SMBE Members,
Starting in 2027, the SMBE Annual
Meeting will alternate between the
Global Meeting (on odd years) and
the SMBE Extended Regional
meetings (on even years). The
first extended regional meetings
are scheduled to take place in
2028.
The SMBE will financially support
up to five meetings, ideally one
per major region of the world
(North America, Central/South
America, Europe, Africa,
Asia/Oceania). This format will
reduce the environmental impact of
its meetings while simultaneously
increasing accessibility by
lowering travel costs for its
members worldwide.
SMBE is now calling for proposals
for meetings and actions to be
held between January 1,
2028, and December 31, 2028.
Funds will be awarded on a
competitive basis to members of
the molecular evolution research
community to host meetings that
provide opportunities for
participation to members with a
wide range of interests, as
covered by our society. The
meetings could also include
focused symposia to be determined
by the organizers. The number of
awards will depend on the quality
of the proposals, the total cost,
and the available budget.
