Fwd: Exciting News: IBA Donation Enables Free Publication for Young Researchers in Spora
Carrie Diaz Eaton
From: Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance <offic...@ilstu.edu>
Date: Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 3:07 PM
Subject: Exciting News: IBA Donation Enables Free Publication for Young Researchers in Spora
To: Carrie Diaz Eaton <cde...@bates.edu>
Dear Colleagues and Members of the Research Community,
We would like to make you aware of two new initiatives from the Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance (IBA).
- We are pleased to announce a generous donation from IBA to the journal Spora, which will enable young researchers to publish their accepted articles without Article Processing Charges (APCs).
What This Means:
Young researchers with accepted manuscripts in Spora can now publish their work free of charge. This initiative removes financial barriers that often prevent early-career scholars from sharing their important findings with the broader scientific community.
How It Works:
- Eligible authors can apply for APC waiver coverage upon acceptance of their manuscript
- Support is provided on a first-come-first-served basis
- Funding is available until the donated funds are depleted
- All standard peer review and editorial processes remain unchanged
Eligibility:
This program is specifically designed for young researchers, including undergraduate/graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty members who are submitting their manuscripts with at least one qualifying (co-) author.
Next Steps:
Once you have an accepted manuscript and believe you qualify for this support, please contact our editorial office at Spora Editorial Office with your manuscript ID and a brief statement confirming your eligibility status.
We extend our sincere gratitude to IBA for their commitment to advancing scientific communication and supporting the next generation of researchers. This contribution reflects their dedication to making quality research accessible regardless of institutional funding constraints.
- We are pleased to open the nomination period for the Winnie Powell Graduate Fellowship, a prestigious award dedicated to recognizing exceptional talent in the field of mathematical biology.
About the Fellowship
Awarded biennially in even years, the Winnie Powell Graduate Fellowship honors graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding scientific achievements in mathematical biology. This fellowship serves as a testament to rigorous inquiry, innovative modeling, and the profound impact of quantitative approaches in biological sciences.
Eligibility Criteria To be considered for this honor, nominees must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled as a graduate student (Master’s or PhD candidate).
- Have made demonstrable, outstanding scientific achievements specifically in the domain of mathematical biology.
- Be nominated by a faculty member, advisor, or department head (self-nominations are not accepted).
Nomination Process We invite you to identify and nominate students whose work stands out for its originality, depth, and contribution to the field. Please submit nominations by August 21, 2026 using the form provided below.
Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination from a Faculty Advisor or a Department Head detailing the student's specific scientific achievements.
- A copy of the student's most significant publication or research summary.
- The student's current CV.
Why Nominate? Recognizing these achievements not only supports the individual researcher but also highlights the vital role of mathematical biology in advancing our understanding of complex life systems.
Let us come together to celebrate and support the next generation of leaders in this dynamic field.
Best regards,
Olcay Akman
Exec. Dir., IBA
Winnie Powell Fellowship Nomination
Submit Nomination
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