About our conferences and workshops
Janelia conferences and workshops are small, highly specialized meetings that foster conversation, collaboration and inspiration within our vibrant research environment.
Conference applicants must submit a brief research abstract relevant to the meeting topic. The conference organizers select participants based on evaluation of abstract submissions. Attendees are expected to be active members of the research field. They should plan to present their work in a talk or poster format and attend for the full duration of the meeting.
Janelia conferences are small and selective by design, with up to 70 participants. Depending on level of interest, we may not be able to accommodate all applicants and/or may not be able to accept more than one person per group. We strive for a diverse representation of labs across the field.
Our Junior Scientist Workshops are intense, specialized meetings specifically for students and postdocs. Participants are selected based on evaluation of application materials, including CVs, research abstracts, answers to thought questions and reference letters. Janelia covers the cost of travel, meals and accommodation for all successful applicants.
"I came back to the lab filled with new ideas, up to speed with the latest topics, and having made new connections with potential collaborators. An ideal, on topic, properly sized meeting. It could not have gone better!" -Computational Optics Conference
"Best conference ever. I felt very welcome and respected. The conference was also very diverse and inclusive." -Chemical Tools for Complex Biological Systems III
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