Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution SMBE Call for 2028 Regional Meeting Proposals Deadline for submissions: March 15, 2026 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. SUBMIT PROPOSAL The deadline for submission of proposals is March 15, 2026. Decisions will be communicated to the applicants in mid-June 2026. Submission opens:November 12, 2025Deadline for submission: March 15, 2026Decisions announced: Mid-June 2026 Questions? Please contact smbe@am.kwglobal.com. Warm regards, Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution +1.785.289.2056 smbe@am.kwglobal.com https://www.smbe.org/smbe/ https://bsky.app/profile/official-smbe.bsky.social This email was sent on behalf of Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution located at 301 Concourse Boulevard, Suite 210,Glen Allen,VA 23059.To unsubscribe click here.If you have questions or comments concerning this email contact Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution at smbe@am.kwglobal.com. Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)