Researchers and imaging facility staff from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are invited to apply for access to cutting-edge biologicial and biomedical imaging technologies, training and hands-on experiences funded by the Wellcome Trust and coordinated by Global-BioImaging.

Why should you apply?

You should apply of you want to:

  • Explore new imaging techniques for your biological samples
  • Gain hands-on skills with advanced microscopy
  • Develop expertise in image analysis and imaging facility management

Imaging 4 All offers three grants and sub-tracks addressing different access needs and objectives:

  • i4A Access Grant: to access imaging facilities and laboratories of your choice to use imaging technologies and related services on offer, and to benefit from their imaging expertise.
  • i4A Pro Grant: to advance your skills in biological or biomedical imaging technologies and/or applying advanced imaging techniques to your research.
  • i4A Training Grant: to participate in a national or an international in-person training workshop or course of your choice

Who can apply?

Any researcher or imaging facility staff or management affiliated with a not-for-profit organisation (e.g. university, institute) located in a LMIC is welcome to apply.
Please check if the country of your home organisation is classified as an LMIC by using this link.

General informations

You will find more information in this article: https://globalbioimaging.org/i4a

To start the process, you must send an email at  i4a_support@embl.de before 15 August 2025.

The second meeting of the FBI Mechanobiology WG will take place on the 26 and 27 of March 2026 at the Institut de Biologie Paris Seine and the Institut Jacques Monod in Paris.

The programme will include a seminar by Kate Miroshnikova (NIDDK/NIH, Bethesda USA and Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Münster, Germany), presentations by participants and practical mechanobiology workshops (a choice of 4 workshops from a dozen: optical tweezers, micro/nano-fabrication, microfluidics, AFM, micropipette aspiration, mechanical confinement, force measurements, etc…).

Preliminary program:

Day 1 – 26/03/2026, Paris 5e (IBPS / Curie / IPGG)

  • Morning : scientific presentations, small group discussion
  • Afternoon : 2 sessions of practical workshops on real set-ups in participating labs (Paris 5e)

Day 2 – 27/03/2026, Paris 13e (IJM / MSC / LIED)

  • Morning : scientific presentations, poster session
  • Afternoon : 2 sessions of practical workshops on real set-ups in participating labs (Paris 13e)

Infos & registration:

Registration is free, but places are limited and priority will be given to contributors whose abstracts have been selected.

Register by filling the form below, before the 31st December:

FBI WG Mechanobiology

FBI WG Mechanobiology

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Any question? Please contact : Joseph d’Alessandro (joseph.dalessandro@ijm.fr)

This event is supported by:

The “Ecole physique des Houches” is hosting the 4th edition of its winter seminar dedicated to biophysical research, from March 15th to 20th, 2026. This year will be focused on the development and application of fluorescent markers for advanced fluorescence microscopy.

What is the objective?

This interdisciplinary training event aims to provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge on selecting and using fluorescent biomarkers for advanced microscopy techniques, such as high-resolution fluorescence imaging and single-molecule studies in living cells.

Who can apply?

The seminar is open to:

  • PhD students
  • Early-career scientists
  • Research engineers
  • Experienced researchers looking to explore new research areas

What is on the program?

A rich and interactive program including:

  • 2 introductory lectures
  • 12 advanced lectures by internationally renowned experts
  • A round table
  • A flash talk session*
  • 2 poster session evenings*

Find the complete program and all the experts below!

*All participants are required to bring a scientific poster showing their current scientific work and to participate in the flash talk session.

How to join?

When? March 15th-20th 2026
Where? Ecole de Physique des Houches
Fees? Participation is free of charge!

Applications are open until October 31th, 2025! Click here to fill your application.