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European Society for Evolutionary Biology
@eseb.bsky.social
Official profile of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) - an international academic society supporting the study of #evolution

https://eseb.org

Publisher of @jevbio.bsky.social
Co-publisher of @evolletters.bsky.social
APPLICATIONS welcomed for the ESEB #Outreach Initiative Fund for educational initiatives that promote #evolution, public outreach seminars, public exhibitions, workshops, etc.

Up to €4K available per project.

eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!

The next deadline for the #GodfreyHewitt mobility award is 31st January 2026. Open to ECRS in support of research trips or lab visits.

For more information, eligibility and how to apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Every year #ESEB distinguishes a young evolutionary biologist with the John Maynard Smith Prize! Nominations for the 2026 prize are due by January 15th!

Find out more here: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The #ESEB Steering Committee met last week in London for two days of meetings and a conference venue visit.

Part of the meeting was held at nearby Down House - home of Charles Darwin! An honour to support this historical location whilst taking care of #society business.
April 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
📣 Due to popular demand - the Abstract Submission Deadline for @eseb2025.bsky.social has been extended! For submission guidelines and access to the submission portal visit:

eseb2025.com/call-for-abs...
April 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This year's Runner-Up for the JMS Prize is Kaleda Denton!

Her research was highly commended by the Prize Committee and you can read more about her work here:

eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
April 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
⭐2025's John Maynard Smith Prize Winner is Hiroshi Arai⭐

Hiroshi will give the JMS Prize Lecture in Barcelona this August at #ESEB2025 @eseb2025.bsky.social

Read more about his prize-winning research here: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
April 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We invite you to @eseb2025.bsky.social in Barcelona 😁 With 51 symposia at a unique location and around 2000 delegates expected, this is shaping up to be the biggest ESEB meeting ever!

ESEB members are entitled to reduced registration fee - we look forward to seeing you there - don't miss out!
February 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We fund initiatives that aim to improve public knowledge of evolution globally. Single call with the possibility to fund individual projects up to 4,000€. Projects with smaller budgets welcome

DEADLINE: 15th March 2025

More information and how to apply: ow.ly/rrss50U3fQ1
November 8, 2024 at 4:33 PM
ESEB invites proposals for Special Topic Networks (STNs) -- dynamic and flexible small meeting series and/or networking opportunities in focused, active areas of evolutionary biology

DEADLINE: April 2nd 2025

How to apply and info on current STNs: ow.ly/qk2g50U3ffK
November 8, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The Equal Opportunities Initiative Funds aim at supporting activities that increase awareness of the problem and possible solutions.

DEADLINE: 28th April 2025

More information about previous projects and the currrent call is available here: ow.ly/oZ7H50U3eSw
November 8, 2024 at 4:19 PM
The Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) grant provides stipends to help with the additional costs borne privately due to responsibilities for dependents when attending EMPSEB or the ESEB congress in Barcelona in 2025

DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025

How to apply: ow.ly/72HB50U3ej2
November 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Call for applications!

The Godfrey Hewitt mobility award supports fieldwork or lab visits of young researchers in evolutionary biology.

Details and application procedure at ow.ly/Mb1g50TIL1q
October 10, 2024 at 1:16 PM
ESEB welcomes nominations for the John Maynard Smith (JMS) Prize 2025
The JMS Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding young evolutionary biologist in the field of evolutionary biology. Nominations and self-nominations are accepted

Details: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
October 10, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Travel awards for ECRs from low economy countries to support attendance at the European Meeting of PhD Students in Evolutionary Biology (EMPSEB) in 2025, the ESEB congress in Barcelona, Spain, or the Evolution 2025 meeting in Athens, Georgia, USA

Apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
October 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
We are very excited for the kick-off of the in-person part of the Joint Congress this week in Montreal!

Safe travels everyone and follow @evolmtg.bsky.social for conference updates

#Evol2024 @sse-evolution.bsky.social @asn-amnat.bsky.social
July 24, 2024 at 3:21 PM
A huge shout-out to this year's JMS Runner-up
Emily Roycroft - Postdoctoral Fellow at ANU!

Her work was highly commended by the selection committee

👉https://ow.ly/l6Nk50ReNmk
April 12, 2024 at 11:53 AM
A round of applause for Magdalena Bohutínská on being awarded the prestigious @eseb.bsky.social JMS Prize for 2024!

Many congratulations!
April 11, 2024 at 9:36 AM
A #JacquesMonod Conference will be held 14-18 October 2024 in Roscoff, France!

Registration and abstract submission deadline is 13 June 2024

👉 cjm4-2024.sciencesconf.org?forward-acti...
March 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
DEADLINE APPROACHING for the #Outreach Initiative Fund to promote evolution-related activities - we aim to improve public knowledge about evolution globally

Up to €4K available per award
ow.ly/BkqG50Q4upH
March 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Registration and abstract submission for the 3rd Joint Congress (@eseb.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @asn-amnat.bsky.social, SSB) on Evolutionary Biology is now open!

To register: www.evolutionmeetings.org/registration...

Further details: www.evolutionmeetings.org
February 21, 2024 at 12:06 PM
ESEB 2025 Congress Website & Pre-Registration Open! Join us in #Barcelona for a landmark event in evolutionary biology from Aug 17-22, 2025.

Early Bird + 5% discount until Mar 24.

Cutting-edge discussions, networking, and more at #ESEB2025 eseb2025.com/pre-registra...
February 8, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Our society journal is now on bluesky! One of our favourite covers from 2023 for attention 🐸
January 17, 2024 at 12:53 PM
We welcome applications to the #Outreach Initiative Fund to promote evolution-related activities - we aim to improve public knowledge about evolution globally

Up to €4K available per award 👉 ow.ly/BkqG50Q4upH
January 17, 2024 at 12:40 PM