Summer is just around the corner in the northern-hemisphere, so take a moment to see what new insights and opportunities await you. 

Currently, there are several volunteer roles open for applicants, including for our Board of Directors, the FEMS Journals, and for International Microorganism Day.

We also begin the 6 month count down to the 50 year anniversary of FEMS! So, make sure to check out the blog from our President and Executive Director, reflecting on where FEMS has come from and articulating the emerging vision for the next 50 years...

All the best,
The FEMS Team

With an exciting array of special issues, topical webinars, and trusted peer review processes, the FEMS Journals are truly home for the microbiology community.

Looking for a place to publish your paper? Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here.

FEMS Is Seeking Enthusiastic New Board Members.

Whether you are an early career scientist looking to make your mark or an established professional eager to give back to the community, we invite you to nominate yourself or pass this call onto colleagues who embody the values and aspirations of our community. We encourage all those interested in volunteering to apply (deadline 14 June).

Call For Two Journal Social Media Editors (JSMEs)

We are looking for two new volunteer Journal Social Media Editors (JSMEs). Their role will be to read the latest microbiological research published in our journals FEMS Microbiology Ecology and microLife, and produce well-made social media posts about these papers for our audience on X and Facebook (deadline 17 June).

Event Organizers for International Microorganism Day 2024

We invite interested individuals and organizations to organize their own International Microorganism Day event in their country for 17 September 2024! By organizing an event, you can help raise awareness of the importance of microorganisms and their impact on human health, agriculture, the environment, and more. We will be updating the IMD website with accepted proposals submitted to us on a rolling basis on the 1st of each month (1 June, 1 July, 1 August and 1 September) until International Microorganism Day on 17 September.