The esteemed FEMS Summer School for Postdocs returns, inviting the most promising postdoctoral researchers in microbiology to partake in a transformative experience. 

Located in the breath-taking setting of Split, Croatia, this nine-day summer school provides unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth from 2 to 10 September 2024.

Find out more about the preliminary programme of speakers and mentors.

Deadline for applications: 31 March

''The Summer School for Postdocs 2023 was very interactive. I got to meet a lot of bright scientists and it’s a great pleasure to exchange ideas with great minds. The location and mentors of the workshop are impeccable.''

Vikram Pareek, Student at Summer School for Postdocs 2023

Designed to recognize 20 exceptional researchers worldwide, the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024 aims to cultivate collaboration and innovation across diverse fields of microbiology. Under the guidance of expert mentors, participants will delve into the theme "Climate Change: Challenges and Influence on Microbial Safety of Water and Food" exploring critical issues at the forefront of scientific inquiry.

''Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time affecting all aspects of life on Earth. The FEMS Summer School 2024 programme will be focusing on Climate Change: Challenges and Influence on Microbial Safety of Water and Food.”

Vaso Taleski, FEMS Director of Events & Internationalization

At the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024, participants will engage closely with leading academics, fostering meaningful connections and exchanging ideas with peers from around the globe. It features Prof. Lisa Y. Stein, Professor of Climate Change Microbiology, University of Alberta, Canada, and Prof. Andreja Rajkovic, Professor in Microbial Food Safety at Ghent University, Belgium; as Co-Directors of the Summer School.

''The FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2023 was an amazing event that I will not forget for the rest of my life. Speakers are super friendly and knowledgeable about their fields. Lectures cover all important aspects of emerging microbial technologies. MedILS is surrounded by spectacular landscape that has given us many new ideas for our projects. And the most important are the friendships that I have made during the event.”

Hoan Ngo, participant of the Summer School for Postdocs 2023

Set within the Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences (MedILS), the Summer School provides an immersive environment conducive to creativity and innovation. From captivating lectures to insightful discussions and hands-on workshops, every aspect of the program is designed to inspire and empower participants to reach new heights in their research endeavours.

Applications for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024 are now open! If you are a postdoctoral researcher passionate about microbiology and eager to make a difference in the world, we invite you to apply. Seize the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed scientists, network with fellow researchers, and explore ground-breaking research in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a global community committed to advancing microbiological science and addressing the pressing challenges of our time. Apply now and embark on a journey of discovery, innovation, and growth at the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024.